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Ghana Journalists Association holds World Press Freedom Day (Photos)

Members of the Ghana Journalists Association on Wednesday gathered at the Accra International Press Centre to commemorate this year’s World Press Freedom Day.

The programme was attended by journalists of all levels, members of the diplomatic community in Ghana and some personalities from the business community.

 This year marks the 30th year of the UN International Press Freedom Day.

Justice Sir Dennis Domenic Adjei delivering the key note address

It was under the theme “Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of expression as a driver for all other human rights”, with a local theme variant of “Freedom of Expression: A Driver for all Human Rights for Ghana’s Development.”

GJA President Albert Dwumfuor, former GJA President, Mrs Gifty Afenyi Dadzie, UNESCO Representative in Ghana Mr Abdourahamane Diallo, and UN Resident Coordinator in Ghana Mr Charles Abani, while the keynote address was delivered by Justice Sir Dennis Domenic Adjei.

Alongside the celebration was a display of journalism and governance books by members of the association and development partners.

GJA president Albert Dwumfuor (left) South African High Commissioner to Ghana Grace Jeanet Mason and Justice Sir Dennis Domenic Adjei.

After the inspection of the books, South African High Commissioner to Ghana, Madam Grace Jeanet Mason donated books on the late Nelson Mandela and the current South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa to the GJA President.

Ghanaian renowned investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni also made a donation of books to the GJA.

Albert Dwumfuor and Madam Grace Jeanet Mason
Manasseh Azure Awuni an investigative journalist delivering a solidarity message
UNESCO Representative in Ghana Mr Abdourahamane Diallo,
L-R Chairman of the National Media Commission, Dr Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo, UNESCO Representative in Ghana Mr Abdourahamane Diallo, and UN Resident Coordinator in Ghana Mr Charles Abani
General Secretary of the Ghana Journalists Association Mr Kofi Yeboah Agyemang shaking hands with Madam Grace Jeanet Mason , South African High Commissioner to Ghana
Manasseh Azure Awuni presenting copies of his books to the GJA president Mr Albert Dwumfuor

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