PROFESSIONAL LUNCHEON
Koichiro Matsuura
Press Freedom: On The Frontlines And Online

The speech and Q & A will be in English and Japanese with simultaneous interpretation.

Attacks on the freedom of the press will be under the spotlight during two events at the FCCJ on Feb. 16, timed to coincide with the publication of the latest edition of the Committee to Protect Journalists' report on press freedom. (See separate notice for first event.)

The second event, a luncheon, will feature Kochiro Matsuura, who will explore why global press freedom matters to the Japanese media as it becomes more global. Matsuura is a former Japanese ambassador to France and served six years as director general of UNESCO. He has also held several positions in the Foreign Ministry, including that of Deputy Minister. He was educated at the Law Faculty of the University of Tokyo and at the Faculty of Economics of Haverford College, Pennsylvania.

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Sandwich Plate: Tandoori spiced mackerel wrap with cucumber raita, roasted red peppers, bean sprouts,salad & pickles.
Hot Plate: Sauteed pork loin with savoy cabbage, roast red onion, new potatoes, parsley and celeriac & mustard sauce and seasonal salad.

Please reserve in advance, 3211-3161 or http://www.fccj.or.jp/node/5351 (still & TV cameras inclusive). The charge for members/non-members is 1,350/2,300 yen for the sandwich plate (tandoori spiced mackerel wrap with cucumber raita, roasted red peppers & bean sprouts) and 1,700/2,600 yen for the hot plate (sauteed pork loin with savoy cabbage, roast red onion, new potatoes, parsley and celeriac & mustard sauce), non-members eligible to attend may pay in cash. Reservations canceled less than one hour in advance for working press members, and 24 hours for all others, will be charged in full. Reservations and cancellations are not complete without confirmation.

Freedom of the Press Committee
Professional Activities Committee

Koichiro Matsuura, Former UNESCO Director-General