Food for Thought with Jesper Højberg

Note: Trine Pertou Mach was couldn't participate in this round of Food for Thought, and is replaced by Jesper Højberg.

Jesper Højberg is the Executive Director of International Media Support (IMS), a Denmark-based civil society organization dedicated to supporting media in conflict zones and areas of political transition. He founded IMS in 2001, in the wake of the Rwanda genocide, and has since worked globally to strengthen journalism and protect media workers in challenging environments. 

With over 30 years of experience in journalism, social research, and media development, Jesper's career includes roles as director of a UNESCO Film School in Zimbabwe and coordinator for the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Civil Society Development programme in South Eastern Europe. 

Jesper’s commitment to free and responsible media has never wavered, even in the face of increasing threats against journalists from Gaza to Myanmar, Sudan, and beyond. Join us to hear his insights on the vital connection between human rights, democracy, peace, and free media.

About Food for Thought

Food for Thought provides an exciting space for people from different backgrounds to share their life stories. We want to enable people to learn from and be inspired by each other's life experience through storytelling in a safe, stimulating and inclusive social environment with a delicious dinner!

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