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April 23, 2025 – General –
In honor of World Press Freedom Day, the Press Freedom Center will host a special lunch to raise awareness and show support for Austin Tice, an American journalist who has been detained in Syria since 2012. The event is part of a broader slate of activities organized to spotlight the challenges faced by journalists around the world, especially those who have been imprisoned or gone missing while covering conflicts.
Austin Tice, a freelance journalist, was reporting on the Syrian civil war when he was captured by forces in Syria. Despite ongoing efforts by his family, the U.S. government, and advocacy groups, his whereabouts remain unknown. Tice’s case has become a symbol of the dangers faced by journalists in conflict zones and the urgent need for international action to secure the release of those who are unjustly detained.
The lunch event, which will feature key speakers from the media industry, human rights organizations, and political circles, aims to bring attention to the critical issue of press freedom and the importance of supporting journalists who risk their lives to bring truth to light. It also seeks to amplify calls for the safe return of Tice and to raise awareness about the broader issues of journalist safety and censorship worldwide.
As part of the broader World Press Freedom Day observance, the event underscores the vital role of journalism in maintaining democratic societies and protecting human rights, while highlighting the ongoing risks that journalists face in various regions. Tice’s continued detention is a stark reminder of the perils that journalists endure in pursuit of their work and the importance of holding governments accountable for their actions against the press.
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