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Protect freedom of expression as a vital ‘survival right’ of civilians in armed conflict: UN expert

Oct 22, 2022 | Statements, Top-line

NEW YORK (17 October 2022) – The information environment has become a dangerous theatre of war in the digital age, Irene Khan, the Special Rapporteur on promotion and protection of freedom of opinion and expression, told the General Assembly last week. Presenting...

LISTEN: Interview with Irene Khan on war propaganda and the dangers of disinformation

Oct 20, 2022 | News, Top-line

In an exclusive interview with the UN News Service, UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan explains the the limits on propaganda under international law and the dangers of disinformation during armed conflict. Listen to the full...

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...

Call for Submissions: Challenges to freedom of opinion and expression in times of conflicts and disturbances

Jun 13, 2022 | Calls for Submissions, Top-line

Request from the UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of freedom of opinion and expression PURPOSE To inform the thematic report on challenges to freedom of opinion and expression in times of armed conflict and other disturbances for the 77th session...

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...
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