Invitation to participate in writing articles for the National Workshop: "Scientific basis and practice of amending the 2016 Press Law"

Dear: - Scientists and research experts
- Leaders of press agencies
Dear colleagues
 
After 6 years of implementation, the 2016 Press Law and documents guiding the implementation of the Law have created a legal corridor for press activities to develop remarkably, and the people's freedom of the press and freedom of speech in the press are guaranteed and promoted within the framework of the Constitution and laws. Along with many positive assessments from ministries, branches, localities and press agencies, in the process of implementing the Law, there are also difficulties and obstacles that need to be promptly resolved and adjusted. These are limitations that need to be comprehensively amended to meet the requirements of press development in the coming period.
In order to amend and perfect the Press Law 2016 to keep up with the development of modern journalism, it is necessary to have the active participation in both theory and practice of a large number of research experts, policy makers, managers and journalists nationwide. In accordance with the spirit of the resolution of the 13th National Congress of the Party: "building a professional, humane and modern press and media".
In order to analyze and clarify the above issue, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities will coordinate with Hanoi Law University and the Ministry of Information and Communications to organize a national scientific conference: "Scientific basis and practice of amending the 2016 Press Law", so that scientists, journalists, and journalism training centers can exchange views and find answers to the above issues.
This scientific conference is also held within the framework of the annual event of the Vietnamese press community called “JUNE PRESS FORUM”, chaired by the Institute of Journalism and Communication (University of Social Sciences and Humanities) and the Information and Communication Magazine (Ministry of Information and Communications), with the aim of enhancing dialogue, promoting ideas and initiatives, enhancing research and action cooperation for the sustainable development of the Vietnamese press, for the aspiration of developing a prosperous nation.
The Organizing Committee of the Conference looks forward to receiving your comments and contributions with the following focus:
1. Workshop content:
- The role of the 2016 Press Law and documents guiding the implementation of the Law in creating a legal corridor for press activities to develop remarkably, and the people's freedom of the press and freedom of speech in the press are guaranteed and promoted within the framework of the Constitution and laws.
- Difficulties in the implementation of the Law through the practical activities of ministries, branches, localities and press agencies. Analyze existing problems that need to be comprehensively revised to meet the requirements of press development in the coming period.
- Scientific opinions and recommendations for all levels of law making and enforcement, for state management agencies on the press, for press agencies and journalists, and for the current press training system.
2. Time and location of the workshop:
- Time: The workshop is scheduled to take place on June 10, 2023.
- Location: University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi, 336 Nguyen Trai, Thanh Xuan, Hanoi.
 
3. Format of articles and discussions:
- Article on A4 paper, font size 13, Times New Roman font, line spacing 1.5 lines
- There is no limit to the number of pages of the article, however the Conference Organizing Committee hopes to receive articles of about 7 - 15 pages with the above format.
4. Register and submit articles:
- Register to write an article and send a summary of the article to the Organizing Committee before May 20, 2023
- Send full text to the Organizing Committee before June 5, 2023
5. Submission address and contact:
Please send registration and articles to email address:hoithaobaochi@gmail.com
For more details, please contact:
Associate Professor, Dr. Bui Chi Trung - Deputy Director of the Institute of Journalism and Communication, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU
Phone: 0904. 16 98 99