12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Drawing upon his experiences in parliament and on the streets of Bahrain during the 2011 uprising, Mr. Matar offered first-hand insights into the democracy movement in his country and proposed recommendations for local and international stakeholders. His presentation was followed with comments by Sarah Chayes.
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
How do the complex power dynamics among governments, corporations, and citizens affect freedom of expression online? What is at stake in the debate on who regulates the Internet for journalists and press freedom advocates? The panel discussion was held at the National Press Club on Internet regulatory frameworks and the state of global Internet freedom ahead of World Press Freedom Day.
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Panelists discussed the role of political parties and civil society in contributing to a transparent and democratic contest, challenges to be faced before, during and after the polls themselves, and ways the international community can help support a credible election process.
