“Beacon for Freedom of Expression” Conference at the BA
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Alexandria—
The BA is organizing the third in the series of Beacon for Freedom of Expression Conference, to address the issues of Freedom of Speech and Access to Information, during a one-day event on Tuesday, 22 April 2008 at the BA.
The “Beacon for Freedom of Expression” was first introduced during the conference on 19 May 2003, followed by a second, 18-20 September 2004. The two conferences raised awareness about issues and challenges surrounding freedom of expression.
The Norwegian Forum for Freedom of Expression, in celebration of the revival of the Library of Alexandria, the world library of humanism designed and produced the Beacon for Freedom of Expression bibliographical database on freedom of expression and censorship worldwide.
This database represents a unique source of knowledge that may enhance an open dialogue between the world's cultures on the universal right to freedom of expression, and consequently contribute to the awareness that freedom of expression, free access to information and a free debate represents the best defense any people have against suppression.
The Conference will start at 10:00 hrs at the BA Conference Center, Delegates Hall.