However, we cannot deny the fact that the freedom to harness the power of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and especially those of new media played a significant role, even while often being in conjunction with satellite television.
During the 4th annual UN Alliance of Civilizations Forum, specialists from UNESCO took part in the discussions on freedomof expression, where the focus was on journalism education and youth communication, and also on the role of education in sustainable development, which explored the relevance of education to sustainable development as well as the promotion of cultural diversity and intercultural understanding.