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REPORT: Disinformation and freedom of opinion and expression during armed conflicts

Oct 3, 2022 | Reports, Top-line

In this report, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan, examines the challenges that information manipulation poses to freedom of opinion and expression during armed conflict. She notes that...

Irene Khan addresses the UN Security Council on the protection of journalists

May 24, 2022 | News, Top-line

Irene Khan spoke at the UN Security Council today on the protection of journalists around the world. Below is her statement. (CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY) Statement of Irene Khan, Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Security Council Arria-formula...

REPORT: Reinforcing media freedom and the safety of journalists in the digital age

May 23, 2022 | Reports, Top-line

In this report, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, examines the opportunities, challenges and threats to media in the digital age. She highlights the societal relevance of independent, free and...

UN experts condemn journalist killing amid rising West Bank violence

May 13, 2022 | Statements, Top-line

GENEVA (13 May 2022) – UN human rights experts* condemn the killing of Al Jazeera journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, in the occupied West Bank and call for a prompt, transparent, thorough and independent investigation into her death. The experts said Abu...

Ending gender digital divide is critical to full enjoyment of women’s rights, says UN expert

May 4, 2022 | News, Top-line

GENEVA (3 May 2022) “On World Press Freedom Day, I urge States to protect women journalists from online and offline attacks, and urge social media companies to ensure that online spaces are free from discrimination and safe for all women,” said Irene Khan, UN Special...
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