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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...

Women journalists face violence and sexualized attacks – UN expert #JournalistsToo – Women Journalists Speak Out

Nov 25, 2021 | #JournalistsToo

From rape, sexual assault, death and rape threats and sexual harassment to trolling, gendered hate speech, disinformation, smear campaigns and threats to family members – women journalists are subjected to threats and attacks in the course of their work just for being...

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