Media for a Culture of Peace - Children’s Rights, Tomorrow’s Promise

Chiang Mai, Thailand

 

The theme of the next World Congress of SIGNIS, the World Catholic Association for Communication, to be held in Chiang Mai, Thailand, 17-21 October 2009, will be 'Media for a Culture of Peace - Children’s Rights, Tomorrow’s Promise'.

 

SIGNIS thinks that since the children are the most vulnerable members of society it is not possible to build a culture of peace without respect for their dignity and rights.

 

The Congress will highlight how the media can contribute to the building of a culture of peace, especially through the creative empowerment of tomorrow’s generation.

 

The objectives of the congress are to:

• Promote a culture of peace and the rights of the child; 
• Inspire and give a new impetus to Catholic media professionals to take a culture of peace and children’s right priorities in their work; 
• Celebrate the creativity and take stock of the rich achievements of Catholic communicators; 
• Reflect on the issue, sharing ideas, experiences, insights and strategies among communicators from across the world; 
• Update communicators with knowledge and skills; 
• Offer solidarity and mutual support to communicators, some of whom are working in very difficult situations.

Details about the congress can be found on the SIGNIS World Congress website

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