Experience the Sydney Writers’ Festival 2024 from the comfort of the Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Yarrila Place, with live-streamed sessions delivered locally.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
News from the frontlines
War correspondent Marie Colvin stated: “It has always seemed to me that what I write about is humanity in extremis, pushed to the unendurable, and that it is important to tell people what really happens in wars.”
With conflict continuing in Ukraine, and the death toll of journalists in the Gaza conflict reaching alarming proportions, we look at the role of journalists in war – on and off the frontlines – and how vital the protection of journalists is to news we can trust about the realities of war.
Join us to hear from those with firsthand experience from the most conflict-ridden parts of the world: Global Affairs Editor for the ABC, John Lyons, The Guardian World Affairs Editor, Julian Borger and Ukrainian journalist Alisa Sopova of the 5km From the Frontline project. In conversation with journalist and broadcaster Hamish Macdonald.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday 24 May 2024
Time: 12pm-1pm
Arrival: Please arrive 15 minutes early at 11.45am.
Location: Learning Lab, Level 2, Harry Bailey Memorial Library, Yarrila Place
EXPLORE SYDNEY WRITERS’ FESTIVAL LIVESTREAMS
Join us from 23-26 May at the Harry Bailey Memorial Library for live-streamed headline events. Catch authors like Trent Dalton and Leigh Sales. Visit the library website for more details.
