On May 2, Administrator Samantha Power will travel to New York to attend the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Press Freedom Day 30th Anniversary event at the UN General Assembly Hall.
During the event, Administrator Power will deliver a keynote address that will focus on ways to protect journalists from the increased safety, financial, and legal threats they face today and how USAID is working to support and protect free press around the world.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 2 at 4:30 p.m. EDT
WHERE: UN General Assembly Hall, Headquarters of the United Nations, 46th St & 1st Ave, New York, NY 10017
WATCH: A livestream of the remarks will be available here.
Media who wish to attend in person must apply for a U.N. Media First/Temporary Pass by Friday, April 28, 2023 at 6 p.m. EDT.