In war and armed conflict freedom of expression and free access to information must be vigorously defended. My joint statement on the invasion of #Ukraine and the importance of free speech ahead of #WPFD with Irene Khan, Pedro Vaca V., and African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. See here: https://www.osce.org/representative-on-freedom-of-media/517107?fbclid=IwAR1cxEbuE_1FPsI7Oz_Qn5eyEe3-iQZrbsut7NP95vh5rmBzdciOiwqREl0
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Joint Statement on the Invasion of Ukraine and the Importance of Freedom of Expression and Information
In the light of the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation and the continuation of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, the monitors for freedom of expression and freedom of the media for the United Nations (UN), the African Commission of…
Reporting from conflict zones is a perilous duty. Journalists act as watchdogs, documenting violations and holding power to account. But they face intimidation, attacks & even death, silencing their vital voices, I said today at the Diplomatic Academy's #WPFD discussion.