![]() ![]() ![]() It is a matter for society as a whole.”įurthermore, reporters are also coming under attack in cyberspace. She said the level of impunity for these crimes sends a chilling message because “the security of journalists is not a matter just for journalists or international organizations. Hundreds more were attacked or imprisoned. ![]() “Oftentimes, they were at home with their family,” she said. Last year, 86 journalists were killed, mainly outside war zones. Deadliest year for journalistsĭelivering opening remarks, Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UN cultural agency UNESCO, which advocates for the protection of journalists, said 2022 was the deadliest year for the profession. Prominent journalists and the heads of media and human rights organizations from around the world are attending the event, sharing their experiences and opinions in several panels on subjects such as multilateralism and freedom of expression. The Secretary-General is away from New York and a video of his message was played during a ceremony in the General Assembly Hall to commemorate the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day. ![]()
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