WPFC 20th Annual Anderson-Ottaway lecture focuses on freedom of expression and religion: UNESCO SHS

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WPFC 20th Annual Anderson-Ottaway lecture focuses on freedom of expression and religion

"The greatest threat to free speech and freedom of conscience embodied in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is the current debate over speech and religion," said distinguished US First Amendment attorney Floyd Abrams.

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Speaking on the eve of the 60th anniversary of the UDHR, Abrams delivered the World Press Freedom Committee’s (WPFC) 20th Annual Anderson-Ottaway lecture, held in partnership with UNESCO at the United Nations. 'The U.S. First Amendment Tradition and Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human rights: After Sixty Years, What Relationship?' was the title of Abrams’ lecture. More ... Related Links UNESCO and Freedom of Expression

Author(s)	UNESCO - Communication and Information Sector's news service
Publication Date	17-12-2008
Source	UNESCO


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