Information is power.
Promoting the safety of journalists and combatting impunity for those who attack them are central elements of press freedom on all media platforms. Besides the risks that journalists face under authoritarian governments, attacks on media professionals are also perpetrated in non-conflict situations by organized crime groups, militia, security personnel, and even local policy. This creates fear, which can result in a pre self-censorship. Failure in promoting safety of journalists directly impacts human rights based efforts to promote peace, security, and sustainable development.
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