The Summit - Become a Press Freedom Champion

A New Chapter for Journalists’ Safety in the Modern Media Space

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The Global Press Peace Summit (GPPS) is the definitive global assembly dedicated to the protection, advocacy, and professional resilience of media practitioners operating in high-risk environments. high-level international convening designed to confront one of the most urgent human rights and peacebuilding crises of our time, the summit will be held in Nairobi, Kenya in September, 2026.

The three days Nairobi International Summit on Peaceful Resolution of Conflicts will convene global leaders, governments, UN agencies, media institutions, human rights defenders, philanthropies, foundations, private sector leaders, telecom companies, peace actors, and journalists from across the world.

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SUMMIT OBJECTIVES

Capacity Building
(Immediate Safety)

To equip journalists with practical, life-saving skills, including physical risk assessment, emergency first aid, digital security, and psychological resilience to survive and operate in high-risk environments (such as Sudan, DRC, and Gaza).

Policy Advocacy
(Legal Protection)

To mobilize international political goodwill and humanitarian stakeholders to develop and adopt a formal Summit Declaration. This document serves as a collective mandate to be submitted to the United Nations and other international agencies to demand stronger enforcement of protections for media workers under international law.

Sectoral Unity
(Collaboration)

To bridge the gap between the media and humanitarian sectors by establishing formal partnerships (MOUs). This ensures that journalists are recognized not just as observers, but as critical components of the global humanitarian response who require coordinated protection.

TRACKING THE SUMMIT

The 3-day convention will utilize a hybrid, interactive model combining safety training, dialogue, and policy drafting :

Day 1

Intensive Safety & Survival Training

Hands-on, life-saving skills for journalists, including hostile environment risk assessment, first aid, digital security, psychological first aid, and secure logistics.

Day 2

Paper Presentations / Testimonial Panels

Six thematic tracks where researchers and practitioners present findings, informed by emerging threat categories
Dedicated sessions for “Stories from the Field” featuring journalists and aid workers who have survived attacks.

Day 3

Global Convention & Policy Adoption

Journalists, humanitarian actors ,Head of States, Delegates, Unions representatives, Journalism Associations, Media Councils. Plenaries, roundtables, and a closing at KICC, Nairobi.

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Summit programmE

The detailed Summit programme is being finalised and will be published in due course. The Summit will take place on 26th-28th October 2026 at KICC, Nairobi.

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Who Participates

WAR CORRESPONDENTS & FRONTLINE JOURNALISTS

War correspondents and conflict journalists will share experiences from conflict zones will help shape practical recommendations and policy actions within the Nairobi Declaration

MEDIA HOUSES & INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTERS

Global Coverage and Awareness Creation:
International broadcasters and media organizations will provide extensive coverage of the summit, amplifying discussions on journalist safety, humanitarian protection, and peaceful conflict resolution to global audiences.

Documenting Testimonies and Evidence:
Media houses will help document and broadcast stories from journalists and humanitarian workers affected by conflict, ensuring that violations against the press are exposed and preserved as part of global accountability efforts .

Participation in Policy Discussions:
Editors, newsroom leaders, and broadcasters will contribute practical newsroom perspectives on conflict reporting, editorial safety policies, misinformation challenges, and protection of journalists in high-risk environments.

Supporting Safety Standards in Journalism:
Media organizations will share best practices on hostile environment reporting, newsroom risk management, digital security, trauma support, and emergency response systems for journalists deployed to dangerous regions.

ACADEMIA & RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS

Academia and research institutions will provide evidence-based analysis, policy recommendations, and long-term knowledge solutions to strengthen journalist safety and conflict reporting systems globally.

HUMAN RIGHTS & LEGAL ORGANIZATIONS

Human rights and legal organizations will play a critical role in promoting accountability, protecting press freedom, and advancing international legal protections for journalists and humanitarian workers affected by conflict.

GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY & TELECOMMUNICATION COMPANIES

Global technology and telecommunication companies will play a vital role in strengthening communication resilience, digital safety, and emergency reporting capabilities for journalists and humanitarian workers operating in conflict zones.

GLOBAL MEDIA & PRESS FREEDOM ORGANIZATIONS

Global media and press freedom organizations will serve as strategic advocates, protection partners, and international voices championing the safety, independence, and rights of journalists worldwide

GOVERNMENT & DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATIVES

Government / Diplomat representatives will participate in high-level discussions on strengthening laws, national policies, and international frameworks that protect journalists, media institutions, and humanitarian workers.

CORPORATES & GLOBAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY

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