The International Association for Media and Communication Research is accepting proposals for papers addressing various topics related to communication and media studies for their 2009 conference, which will be held in Mexico City from July 21 to 24. Deadline for submissions is January 31, 2009.

The conference, which will take place at the Centro Cultural Universitario Tlatelolco-UNAM, aims to bring together a broad base of international scholars and researchers to present their work under the theme "Human Rights and Communication."

The conference aims to promote debate on different issues that involve Human Rights in society in relation to communication and media studies. Such issues include: the right to communicate, freedom of expression, freedom to hold opinions, freedom of information, equality of benefits from the development of technology, involvement of citizens in decision-making processes about communication and information policies, the promotion of cultural diversity by media, and the protection of privacy and confidentiality of communication.

For more information, visit http://www.iamcr2009mexico.unam.mx/english/welcome.html. Abstracts can be submitted here.