UNESCO Chair in Freedom of Expression (562), established in 2001 at Divine Word University (Papua New Guinea).

Fields/Disciplines

Freedom of Expression.

Objectives

• To promote through teaching, research, informational and / or creative practice, understanding of the role of communication and freedom of expression in human life, its centrality in the production of a free, developed and just society, and therefore its status as a fundamental human right.
• To develop, through teaching, research, information and/or documentation activities, knowledge of the history, foundations, institutions, ethics and philosophy of freedom of expression and democratic exchange, and the problems and challenges (technological, social, cultural and political) facing free communication and expression in different periods and societies; etc.

Host Institution

• Divine Word University. Website

UNESCO Sector/Field Office responsible for the Chair/Network

Communication and Information.

Contact

Dr Michael McManus, Divine Word University, Communication Arts Department , Faculty of Arts
Head of Communication Arts Department
E-Mail address - mmcmanus(at)dwu.ac.pg
Work Phone - (675)852 2937
Fax - (675) 852 2812
Street - P.O. Box 483, Nabasa Rd. City - Madang
Province/State - Madang Province
Postal Code - 511
Country - Papua New Guinea
Website