Attacks to journalists are attacks to all our fundamental freedoms & rights.
Without journalists, there is no journalism.
Without journalism, there is no democracy.
Stand up for #PressFreedom!
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In light of the recently celebrated World Press Freedom Day on May 3, it's important to examine how Ukraine actually treats journalists & dissidents
Western censorship & propaganda resulted in many people supporting a govt they otherwise would not have had they known the truth!
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"The move to prosecute Julian Assange undermines press freedom globally."—Council of Europe #FreeAssangeNOW #WorldPressFreedomDay
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All forms of gender-based discrimination are violations of human rights.
They are also a significant barrier to peace.
We need to balance things out.
We need to allow ALL journalists to do their job.
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Journalists launch a manifesto in Brazil against the extradition of Julian Assange on World Press Freedom Day
#FreeAssangeNOW #DropTheCharges
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On 9 December 2022, #UNESCO Jakarta, in collaboration with the National Human Rights Commission and the Legal Press Aid @Ibhpers organised a hybrid celebration of #WorldPressFreedomDay at the National Library of Indonesia, in Jakarta.
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"Freedom of speech and a free press are at the very core of our democracy, and journalists must be able to go about their work without being threatened."— #FreeAssangeNOW #WorldPressFreedomDay
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"Propaganda poisons human beings’ consciousness. That is why the role of quality media is significant."
Dmitry Muratov, #NobelPeacePrize laureate from , shares his message in honour of #WorldPressFreedomDay.
Now more than ever, we must defend #PressFreedom!
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If journalism is blocked, it means there are no news. And a world with no news, is very bad news.
Let's make sure that freedom of press is never silenced again! #WorldPressFreedomDay
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This is a daily reality for many #journalists around the world.
We need to ensure their right to report freely and safely. Because nothing is more important for peace & democracy than the pursuit of truth and accountability!
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We confronted Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid about this – he was meeting local journalists to belatedly mark World Press Freedom Day. He claimed it was “advisory,” but then said “they should wear it. It will be implemented.” 4/9
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When journalists are silenced and censored, all our other freedoms & rights are at risk.
Defending #PressFreedom is standing up for democracy.
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Journalism under digital siege , UNESCO, CMC and the Embassy of the Netherlands in Iraq launched the Breaking the Silence project and celebrated World Press Freedom Day
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Iringa Press Club and Internews supported journalists in Iringa region to commemorate the world press freedom day by holding a discussion on media issues.
#BoreshaHabari #PressFreedom #wpfd2022
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Delighted meeting UN Under-Secretary General for Global Communication on upcoming #UNESCO conference on regulating #digitalplatforms and May's #WorldPressFreedomDay conference.
Thank you for your strong interest & support. Look forward to a fruitful cooperation.
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Poster – “Censured”, 2022, selezionato al concorso “Pristina International Poster Festival” sul tema della libertà di espressione - Pristina - Kosovo
#censured #galleries #instaartist #freedomofexpression #humanrights #press #WorldPressFreedomDay #PressFreedom #freespeech
Huge thanks to Min. for #Uruguay's contribution to #IPDC. Uruguay is the first country from #LatinAmerica joining IPDC's donor family. I hope many others will follow. This is also a concrete follow-up on #WorldPressFreedomDay conference hosted by Uruguay. Gracias!
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“For #WorldPressFreedomDay we recall the paramount importance of ensuring journalists can work freely, independently and safely.”
- UN General Assembly
- General Conference
- Human Rights Council
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Hon. Jacklet Atuhaire who represented the Chairperson at the Commemoration of the World Press Freedom Day in Uganda at Mestil has decried the fake news that has been littered on social media by irresponsible journalists.
#WorldPressFreedomDayUg22
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To commemorate #WorldPressFreedomDay and as a series of #HumanRightsDay2022, #UNESCO collaborates with and for a seminar on Journalism Under Digital Siege.
Join us online on Friday 9 December 2022.
Live from the National Library of Indonesia !
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