Hearing Many Voices for Justice and Peace

Participants will explore the relevance of communication rights to the transformation of political, economic and social structures that prevent or stall improvements to the lives of poor, marginalized, excluded and dispossessed people. Presentations will highlight the role of civil society organizations, especially the churches, in promoting communication as a basic human right, essential to people’s dignity and community. Topics to be covered include experiences of empowering people through communication to express their aspirations and needs, strengthening the voices of women, the democratization of the media, and the role of social media and digital platforms.