7th MENA Regional Media Forum – 28-29 September 2011

Tentative Agenda

- Introductory remarks: Shahida Azfar, UNICEF Regional Director for the
Middle East and North Africa
- Special guest: TBC
- Q&A

Theme of the year: Children in MENA, rights and challenges

Panel Discussion:
Victims or active participants: How have children and young people been
represented in the media during the Arab Spring?

Testimonies from participating journalists

Slide show of recent UNICEF pictures from region
- Panel Discussion: How should aid agencies and the media work to
preserve the children rights and what are the challenges they both face?

Media Award Ceremony