The General Conference of the Journalists Syndicate begins its work and names Palestine "An address " for its sixth session
The activities of the sixth general conference began at the headquarters of the Journalists Syndicate this Saturday evening, which will continue for three days to explore the prospects of the journalism profession in Egypt and the requirements for its development. Journalism under the slogan “Palestine Session” The conference represents an important opportunity to exchange opinions and present ideas about the future of journalism, stressing the importance of investing this gathering in discussing pressing issues at a time when the journalism industry faces many developmental challenges as a result of rapid technological and economic transformations, in addition to issues of training, management, and developing the financial resources of newspapers, which were It is still at the core of journalists’ concerns.
The captain revealed the future plans of the union, which aim to strengthen the role of the union and improve the services provided to its members, pointing to the project to digitize union services to facilitate communication between the union and its members and provide services. More efficiently.
Al-Balshi also announced work on creating a digital archive that documents the history of the Egyptian press and highlights its contributions to shaping societal awareness throughout the ages.
For his part, journalist Abdel Mohsen confirmed Salama, former head of the Syndicate of Journalists and former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Ahram Foundation, said that the general conferences of the Journalists Syndicate are an important occasion to discuss all the files that concern the journalistic community, adding that the Syndicate remains a home for journalists through which files of interest to the journalistic family, such as the financial conditions of journalists, are discussed. Providing high-level training courses for them in a way that improves their professional conditions.
For his part, Jalal Arif, former head of the Journalists Syndicate and former head of the Supreme Press Council, said that freedom of the press and the independence of the union are twin brothers, and that the unity of journalists is the sacred bond that has no alternative to preserving it. Rights, ensuring freedoms and achieving the progress we seek with regard to the journalism profession.
Dr. Wahid Abdel Majeed, Secretary-General of the Sixth General Conference of the Journalists Syndicate, confirmed: The conference comes at an important historical moment for journalism and journalists, especially in light of the economic, administrative and legislative challenges facing the profession.
He indicated that the conference will discuss a group of important issues in 19 sessions and round tables, in which more than a hundred will participate. Journalist, academic and expert, and the discussions will include issues including developing journalistic content, increasing newspaper revenues, in addition to the future of journalism in light of technological developments.
For his part, the Secretary-General of the International Federation of Journalists praised Anthony Bellangi announced that the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate will join the Union in 2023, saying, “It is one of the largest member unions in the Union in Africa and the Middle East.” Bellange added, “The region is witnessing major transformations, and the Union must be present during them to support journalists in these circumstances, and that Palestinian journalists were killed by the Israeli occupation over the course of an entire year, without any intervention from the international community.”
p>The conference coincides with the Journalists Syndicate’s celebration of the 83rd anniversary of its founding in 1941, as the Syndicate represents all journalists working in Egypt, and the Syndicate has witnessed many achievements during its long history, It contributed to defending national issues and supported the development of the profession throughout its history.
The conference witnesses the presence of a large number of prominent figures from the journalistic and media community, both from inside Egypt and from abroad, as representatives of the International Federation of Journalists are expected to attend. And the Union of Arab Journalists, and a delegation from the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate is also present, in addition to the heads of the boards of directors and editors of newspapers, journalist writers, and academics specializing in the field of media and journalism.
The sixth conference was previously held, 5 Conferences of the Journalists Syndicate are considered historic milestones in the Syndicate’s journey. The first conference was held in 1964, the second conference was in 1991, while the third conference in 1995 witnessed a focus on issues of publishing and strengthening the role of journalism. The fourth conference in 2004 focused on improving the financial conditions of journalists, while The fifth conference in 2016 discussed the challenges facing journalism in the age of technology and digital media.
