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Challenges faced by Journalists in Sri Lanka today and the way forward were discussed at an all-island meeting of the Federation of Media Employees Trade Unions.<\/p>\n

This meeting was the final activity organized by FMETU under the International Federation of Journalists, Union to Union, 2023 program. \u00a0The event took place online on 23 November 2023.<\/p>\n

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The program this year focused on creating greater awareness amongst journalists on the rights and responsibilities of Sri Lankan Journalists and strengthening the FMETU as a united body. A strategic plan for 2024\/ 25 was designed with the collective participation of FMETU members from all districts.<\/p>\n

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\"\"The keynote address at the meeting to discuss the challenges and way forward, titled “2024-25- \u00a0FMETU Future Plans and Duties, Responsibilities of Journalists”, \u00a0was delivered by a leading activist of the Young Journalist Association, Tharindu Udawaragedara. He explained at length the “Strategic Engagement Plan 2024-25” and explained the responsibilities assigned to the members. \u00a0The presentation was followed by a lively discussion amongst the participants.<\/p>\n

Members then provided their input for prioritization of issues identified in the strategic plan. Over 100 journalists provided input through a Google form designed for this purpose.<\/p>\n

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The FMETU 9th National Delegates Conference was also held concurrently with this event.<\/p>\n

The delegates conference was conducted under the leadership of Indira Navagamuwa who was elected as the pro temp chair.<\/p>\n

The past Delegate Conference report was presented by Dharmasiri Lankapeli. After the Secretary presented the annual report.<\/p>\n

The new office Bearers for the two years 2024-25 were proposed and elected. \u00a0Nine members were elected to the Board and sixteen were elected to the executive council. The entire executive board consists of twenty- five members. The Assembly unanimously approved the 2021-22 audit report presented by the Treasurer, Rizwan Segu Mohideen. The program concluded with the delivery of the vote of thanks by the General Secretary, Lankapeli.<\/p>\n

FMETU, 26 November, 2023<\/p>\n

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