Freedom of Expression Receives the Support of Participants at the “Beacon for Freedom” Conference
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Alexandria—
The first session entitled "Freedom of Expression and the Law" of the Third Conference on the freedom of expression and access to knowledge, “Beacon for Freedom” was held on Tuesday, 22 April 2008 at the BA. The session was attended by Ambassador Ali Maher, Director, BA Institute for Peace Studies, Dr. Kadry Hefny, Professor of Psychology, Ain Shams University and Psychiatrist Maged Morris, and chaired by Mervat Farag, TV Presenter.
Speakers stressed the importance of freedom of expression and the need to reconsider the laws governing freedom of expression and access to knowledge. They added that the freedom of expression requires self-respect and respect for others. Speakers also spoke about the positive outcome of individual-government interaction in an atmosphere of freedom of expression, since it is the best way to reach the truth or formulate sound strategies essential for any democratic political system.