The Legacy of Laura Pollán: the Struggle for Democracy...
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
The National Endowment for Democracy honors the life and legacy of Laura Pollán, founder of Cuba's Ladies in White, in this event which discusses the ongoing struggle for democracy and human rights in Cuba. Jose Luis García Paneque, Pablo Diaz Espí, Janisset Rivero, Yesenia Alvarez Temoche, and Barbara E. Joe join us to discuss Laura's legacy and Cuba's future.
Hungary’s Media Law: One Year Later
02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Panelists examine the impact of Hungary's Media Law one year after its passage and discuss the outlook for press freedom in Hungary in the wake of deteriorating economic conditions, media convergence, and other challenges.
Media in Transition: Coverage of the 2011 Election in Kyrgyzstan...
01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Panelists examine the challenges to independent media leading up to Kyrgyzstan's October election and the outlook for press freedom in the wake of a decade of political instability and polarization.
A Roundtable Discussion with Ales Michalevich
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Ales Michalevich, pro-democracy activist and former Belarusian presidential candidate, discusses the current political environment in his country.
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