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The New York Press Club illustrated the projects
already planned for its presidency in 2019 with a
special focus on investigative journalism -and the
management of the increasing numbers of freelancers particularly among younger journalists. The idea
of creating a better relationship with news organisations could also help increase the level of employment of younger journalists who are unfortunately
suffering from the crisis in the profession.
The New Delhi Press Club represented in Geneva by
Dr. Waiel Awwad, a member of its advisory board,
explained how the club works and its monthly meetings with press and diplomats to share ideas and
projects. The club tries to maintain its professional
independence and to establish rules also for -young
people who enter the profession.
The Singapore Press Club, through its honorary
secretary Santosh Kumar, informed the Assembly about its policy on corporate and individual
membership (corporate members cannot vote in the
running of the Club) and its support for students of
journalism to whom it offers scholarships. The club
also sponsors a world press photo competition.

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The closing session of the meeting was a special
one devoted to the opportunities for press clubs
to communicate through social media, co-branding initiatives, shared streaming content and
press release writing, using tools from different
sources (e.g.,