The Caribbean has secured an important seat on the international media desk with the latest election of Trinidadian Kiran Maharaj, President of the Media Institute of the Caribbean (MIC), to the Steering Committee of the International Discussion board for Media Improvement (GFMD).
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Maharaj’s appointment was confirmed through the GFMD’s Extraordinary Basic Meeting on Wednesday, July 16, following a web-based vote by its member organisations. She’s going to now symbolize Latin America and the Caribbean, alongside Adriana Garcia, Govt Secretary of the Brazilian Affiliation of Investigative Journalism.
The GFMD is the world’s largest community of media growth and journalism help organisations, with 203 members throughout 82 international locations. The Steering Committee performs a pivotal position in shaping the organisation’s international agenda, advocating for press freedom, moral journalism, and innovation in media.
In her remarks following the announcement, Maharaj mentioned “Given the present challenges confronted by international media and information retailers, it’s a profound honour to symbolize the Caribbean on the GFMD’s highest decision-making stage. This appointment ensures our area’s experiences and priorities are heard on the worldwide stage and permits the Caribbean to play an important position in shaping international efforts to strengthen moral, operational, and revolutionary media environments.”
She added, “I’m dedicated to supporting GFMD’s mission and selling the various voices of the Caribbean within the important work to safeguard media freedom and democracy worldwide.”
Maharaj’s election marks a big second for Caribbean media, signaling not solely the area’s growing affect on the worldwide journalism panorama but additionally its enduring dedication to press freedom and sustainable media practices.
The Media Institute of the Caribbean (MIC), beneath Maharaj’s management, has been instrumental in fostering accountable journalism and media innovation within the area. By means of coaching, advocacy, and collaboration, MIC helps the event of viable media enterprise fashions and works to empower Caribbean journalists to uphold the rules of transparency, accountability, and democratic integrity.
Her presence on the GFMD Steering Committee ensures that Caribbean views, typically underrepresented in international boards, will contribute meaningfully to shaping the way forward for journalism worldwide.
