Tawfik Jelassi
Dr. Tawfik Jelassi serves as UNESCO’s Deputy Director-General for Communication and Information, where he is instrumental in advancing global communication policies and promoting freedom of the press. He is expected to attend the Pan African Media Council Summit, highlighting UNESCO's commitment to supporting media development and governance in Africa.
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Dr Tawfik Jelassi is Unesco’s assistant director general for Communication and Information.
Why journalism and access to information matter more than ever - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-09-28
Unesco’s representative, Mr Tawfik Jelassi, highlighted the growing danger posed by misinformation and deliberate disinformation.
Rostam Aziz calls for stronger investment in Tanzania’s media sector
Tanzania· 2025-07-17
Dr Tawfik Jelassi urged African media stakeholders to develop sustainable responses to rapid technological change and misinformation.
Tanzania to unveil new Information Policy to replace 2003 versionTanzania· 2025-07-16
The UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, Dr Tawfik Jelassi, urged African media stakeholders to develop sustainable responses to rapid technological change.
Govt unveils New Media Policy to replace 2003 frameworkTanzania· 2025-07-15UNESCO’s Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, Dr Tawfik Jelassi, is expected to attend the summit.
Africa’s Media Councils meet in Arusha to tackle AI eraTanzania· 2025-07-05
Tawfik Jelassi is the Deputy Director-General for Communication and Information at UNESCO.
Mabaraza ya Habari Afrika kukutana ArushaTanzania· 2025-07-02
UNESCO’s Deputy Director-General for Communication and Information, Dr Tawfik Jelassi, is among the high-profile dignitaries.
Samia to open high-level Pan African media summitTanzania· 2025-06-21