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Channel 4 will be hosting a special screening of this recent episode of Unreported World for IBT members in collaboration with One World Media. The film investigates the plight of pregnant women who are fleeing gang violence in Haiti and having their babies in the neighbouring Dominican Republic. Unreported World is Channel 4’s primetime global current affairs strand with a focus on telling stories that do not usually reach the mainstream media. We’re delighted to partner with them for this event.
The screening will be followed by a Q and A and networking.
Speakers:
Chair: Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Lead Presenter, Channel 4 News
Guillermo Galdos, Latin America correspondent, Channel 4 News
Russell Gates, Regional Director, Central Africa and Haiti, Concern Worldwide
Andy Lee, Series Producer for Unreported World, Channel 4 (@AndyLeeC4)
Nevine Mabro, Commissioning Editor, News and Current Affairs, Channel 4
The screening will take place at Channel 4 in Horseferry Road, London SW1 on Tuesday May 21st. This is an in-person event only. There will be no livestream.
Schedule:
6.30pm registration and drinks
7pm Film screening and Q and A
8pm Networking and drinks
8.30pm Event ends
Oxfam
IBT Member
The International Broadcasting Trust works with the media to ensure that UK audiences remain engaged with global issues.
Ben Rayner
Executive Producer, Al Jazeera English