Internews Europe CEO Meera Selva joined United Nations Geneva UNESCOGeneva at #WPFDGeneva2024 to discuss protecting climate & environment journalists + Internews’ new report ‘Covering the Planet’ (publishing June 5th) 🌳 🌏

Watch the full panel from 01:00:30 👉 bit.ly/3WIv7E8

#Georgia : UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk regrets adoption of the “foreign influence” law stigmatising NGOs & media receiving foreign funding, & stifling diverse voices on matters of public interest.

Authorities must withdraw the law & investigate violence against protesters

.UN Human Rights chief Volker Türk expresses deep regret at the adoption by #Georgia Parliament of the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence.

“The impacts on the rights to freedom of expression and association in Georgia unfortunately now risk being significant.”

“Journalists should be able to work in a safe environment without fear of reprisals.'

- Ravina Shamdasani, UN Human Rights at United Nations Geneva press briefing this week.

« 12 des 17 journalistes étrangers détenus dans le monde sont en Russie (...).

Les journalistes devraient pouvoir travailler dans un environnement sûr, sans crainte de représailles. »

- Ravina Shamdasani, UN Human Rights lors du point presse à l'ONUGeneve cette semaine.

Journalists must be able to do their job freely & safely. No matter where, no matter what.

Learn how UN Human Rights is working to promote independent press & strengthen accountability for violations against journalists: ow.ly/wUeZ50RB7QY

#Russia : UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk calls on authorities to immediately release journalists detained solely for doing their jobs.

At least 30 journalists are arrested under different criminal charges.

The continuous attacks on free speech are very troubling.

Interested in learning more about SLAPPs & their impact on your rights?

Discover how these tactics suppress freedom of expression & public participation, affecting journalists, activists, academics & NGOs.

See our insights & suggested measures for States.

🙋‍♀️Have a coffee with us before the event!☕️
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Suivez le message du Haut-Commissaire aux Droits de l'Homme M. Volker Türk Volker Türk à l’occasion de la Journée mondiale de la liberté de la presse
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Ensuring journalist & scientist safety is vital for a sustainable future.

They are key in shaping public understanding of environmental issues & combatting disinformation. Join us at the event 'A Press for the Planet' to learn more.

Attend in-person: ow.ly/CInU50RwsCN

Important panel on impact of SLAPPs, super critical + near and dear topic on procedural abuses vs environmental/human rights defenders + journos Committee to Protect Journalists UN Human Rights Business & Human Rights Francesca Farrington Renaud de Villaine Gypsy Guillén Kaiser Irene Khan #WPFD24 #Santiago

Free press is key for freedom & democracy.

On #WorldPressFreedomDay , we stand with diego luna & Santiago Maza, urging States to protect journalists.

Your voice matters. Let's amplify their stories, demand protection & uphold #PressFreedom .

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Suppression, criminalisation & attacks against journalists are being met w/ impunity.

This cannot become our status quo.

In this crucial election year, we must ensure Govts protect our right to hold those in power to account & speak out when needed

Committee to Protect Journalists Jodie Ginsberg

📢 #WPFDGeneva2024

Meet the UNESCOGeneva first panel on COMBATING CLIMATE DISINFORMATION⬇️

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Disinformation is deepening divides, fueling crises around the world; while free press is under attack.

Just last year, 71 journalists killed, 320 imprisoned.

#WorldPressFreedomDay is a chance to stand for truth, protect those bravely working to uncover it & counter oppression.

'Around the world, media workers are risking their lives trying to bring us news on everything from war to democracy.

Without press freedom, we won't have any freedom.

A free press is not a choice, but a necessity.'

- António Guterres on #PressFreedomDay

📢Programme of the Event

🎉Join us the 7th of May
⏱️15h - 18h
🚩Room XXIII, Palais des Nations

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📢 #WPFDGeneva2024
In the introductory remarks, we will discuss the importance of freedom of expression and the protection of journalists and scientists for the defense of the environment.

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📢 #WPFDGeneva2024

Meet our FIRST PANEL on COMBATING CLIMATE DISINFORMATION

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📌Or Online: bit.ly/4bdZHtt