Lebanon’s Information Minister Paul Morcos met with UNESCO officials to discuss ongoing media projects, including efforts to combat hate speech and fake news. Key outcomes include equipment delivery for archiving Télé Liban’s historical footage, scheduled for March 19.
Lebanon’s Information Minister, Paul Morcos, recently engaged in discussions with Costanza Farina, the Director of UNESCO’s Regional Office in Beirut, at the Télé Liban headquarters. Accompanying her were UNESCO officials, including Media and Communications Officer Georges Awad, along with the Head of the Media Education Unit.
The conversations encompassed several ongoing collaborative projects between UNESCO and Lebanon’s Ministry of Information. Notably, they addressed an upcoming meeting on March 19 at UNESCO’s Beirut office, as well as important issues such as combating hate speech, national policies on fake news, and the role of artificial intelligence in media.
Minister Morcos emphasized the discussions’ significance, stating, “We discussed several key points regarding securing the support that has been repeatedly deliberated.” He highlighted successful outcomes from these discussions, including the planned provision of several cameras and specialized equipment aimed at archiving Télé Liban’s historical footage, which Morcos identified as a valuable asset for the Lebanese people. The date for this delivery is confirmed for March 19.
In summary, the meeting between Lebanon’s Information Minister and UNESCO officials highlighted the importance of collaborative media projects. Key topics included addressing hate speech, improving strategies against fake news, and enhancing technological capabilities in the Lebanese media landscape. The impending delivery of archival equipment for Télé Liban marks a positive outcome, reinforcing the commitment to preserving Lebanon’s media heritage.
Original Source: www.lbcgroup.tv
