First Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists was marked
2 november 2014
Some cases have received international attention – others less so.
In the last year alone, for example, at least 17 Iraqi journalists have been executed.
Many more have suffered from intimidation, death threats and violence.
Nine out of 10 cases go unpunished. As a result of it, criminals are emboldened.
People are scared to speak out about corruption, political repression or other violations of human rights.
This must stop.
That is why the UN has declared 02 November as the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.
We have a UN Action Plan to help create a safe environment for journalists and media workers everywhere.
By ending impunity we deepen freedom of expression and bolster dialogue. We advance human rights and strengthen societies.
No journalist anywhere should have to risk their life to report the news.
Together let us stand up for journalists - and stand up for justice.
Background information: the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/68/168 at its 68th session in December, 2013 which proclaimed 02 November as the 'International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists' (IDEI). The date was chosen in commemoration of the assassination of two French journalists, in Mali on November 02, 2013.
In the last year alone, for example, at least 17 Iraqi journalists have been executed.
Many more have suffered from intimidation, death threats and violence.
Nine out of 10 cases go unpunished. As a result of it, criminals are emboldened.
People are scared to speak out about corruption, political repression or other violations of human rights.
This must stop.
That is why the UN has declared 02 November as the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.
We have a UN Action Plan to help create a safe environment for journalists and media workers everywhere.
By ending impunity we deepen freedom of expression and bolster dialogue. We advance human rights and strengthen societies.
No journalist anywhere should have to risk their life to report the news.
Together let us stand up for journalists - and stand up for justice.
Background information: the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/68/168 at its 68th session in December, 2013 which proclaimed 02 November as the 'International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists' (IDEI). The date was chosen in commemoration of the assassination of two French journalists, in Mali on November 02, 2013.
