FAIFE and MLAS webinar | Rescuing our world from the harms of censorship

In October 2023 IFLA’s Management of Library Associations (MLAS) in collaboration with the Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression Advisory Committee (FAIFE); organized a webinar to discuss access to information under siege across the world, as well as best practices and strategies from library associations and librarians.
As in previous years, this October 1-7 of 2023, we commemorate the “Banned Books Week”. An initiative from the American Library Association that seeks to bring together the entire book community - librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types - in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas.
Librarians across the world are facing unprecedented situations related to the defense of access to information and intellectual freedom. Library leaders from different regions will be taking a look at the current global situation, discussing how to manage crises, and how to build support networks for libraries and librarians. #bannedbooksweek #censorship
Moderators:
Loida Garcia-Febo, Chair of IFLA Management of Library Associations Section, #ifla Governing Board Member.
Jonathan Hernández Pérez, Chair of Free Access to Information and Freedom of Expression Advisory Committee.
Speakers:
Genilson Geraldo, member of the Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression Advisory Committee (FAIFE) and representative of FEBAB - Brazilian Federation of Associations of Librarians, Information Scientists and Institutions. #FEBAB
Joyce McIntosh, American Library Association (#ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom and Lori Fisher, Maine State Librarian, ALA Policy Corps Member
Edward McKennon, Amnesty International USA Banned Books Week Working Group #amnsty