What risks do journalists face in conflict zones, and how can we help safeguard their access? How can we uphold standards like truthfulness, accuracy, and objectivity in challenging conditions with limited reliable sources? What is the role of journalists in documenting war crimes and holding perpetrators accountable?

Welcome to a screening of the film "Eddy’s War" by Emmy and BAFTA-winning filmmaker Joost van der Valk and panel discussion on Human Rights Day

The event is free of charge but you need to register by filling in this form.

The event schedule
16.00 - 17.05 – Opening remarks by Ambassador Joost Reintjes
16.05 - 17.45 – A screening of the film "Eddy’s War" by Emmy and BAFTA-winning filmmaker Joost van der Valk
17.45 - 18.30 – A panel discussion with renowned war photographer Eddy van Wessel, Bengt Norborg (correspondent SVT), Henrik Sjöberg (VP Svenska PEN), Katarina Carlsson (director RSF Sverige), and moderator Kersti Forsberg (journalist and former director Fojo Media Institute)
After 18.30 – An optional mingle with complimentary canapés and drinks

Hosted by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Sweden in collaboration with PEN Sweden, Reporters Without Borders and SVT.