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World Press Freedom Day: Violence Against Environmental Journalists
In the last 15 years 44 journalists were murdered for covering environmental issues. State actors (police, politicians) are the main perpetrators of violence. Private actors (including companies) are also involved. Without press freedom, citizens are left uninformed about the consequences of conflict. They must be allowed to do their jobs safely.
Audio Languages: English, Original
2 May 2024
Messages
António Guterres (Secretary-General) on World Press Freedom Day
Video message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on World Press Freedom Day.
Audio Languages: English
30 April 2024
News Stories
Julian Assange Case: UN torture expert urges UK to halt extradition to the US
The UN Human Rights Council-appointed independent expert on torture, Dr. Alice Edwards called on British authorities to consider Mr. Assange's appeal based on the substantial fears that, if extradited, he would be at risk of treatment amounting to torture or other forms of ill-treatment or punishment. Note: These rights experts work on a voluntary basis and are independent of any government or organization. They serve in their individual capacity, are not UN staff and do not receive payment for their work.
Audio Languages: English, Original
21 February 2024
António Guterres (Secretary-General) on the humanitarian situation in Gaza - Security Council Media Stakeout
Remarks by Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, on the deteriorating conditions in Gaza for humanitarian aid delivery.
Audio Languages: English
13 February 2024
Press Conferences
Press Conference: Guilherme Canela De Souza Godoi (UNESCO) on the Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists
Press conference by Guilherme Canela De Souza Godoi, UNESCO Head of the Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists section, on elections and crimes against journalists.
Audio Languages: English, Original
6 November 2023
Media Stakeouts
Linda Thomas-Greenfield (United States) with Evan Gershkovich's parents and family, on wrongful detentions in Russia - Security Council Media Stakeout
Comments to the media by Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Permanent Representative of the United States to the United Nations, in her national capacity, with Evan Gershkovich's parents and family, on the wrongful detentions in Russia.
Audio Languages: English, Original
13 September 2023
Meetings & Events
(Part 1) 30th Anniversary of World Press Freedom Day Global Conference
Every year, 3 May is a date which celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom, to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession.
Audio Languages: English, French, Original
2 May 2023
Meetings & Events
(Part 2) 30th Anniversary of World Press Freedom Day Global Conference
Every year, 3 May is a date which celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom, to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession.
Audio Languages: English, French, Original
2 May 2023
Messages
António Guterres (UN Secretary-General) on World Press Freedom Day 2023
Video Message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on World Press Freedom Day (3 May) 2023.
Audio Languages: English
28 April 2023
Press Conferences
Secretary-General at COP27, Ukraine, South Sudan & other topics - Daily Press Briefing
Noon briefing by Stephanie Tremblay, Associate Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.
Audio Languages: English, Original
9 November 2022
Security Council
(Continued) The key role of strategic communications for efficient peacekeeping - Security Council, 9090th meeting
(Continued) The Security Council will hold an open debate in connection with "The key role of strategic communications for efficient peacekeeping" under the agenda item "United Nations peacekeeping operations".
Audio Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Original
12 July 2022
Security Council
The key role of strategic communications for efficient peacekeeping - Security Council, 9090th meeting
The Security Council will hold an open debate in connection with "The key role of strategic communications for efficient peacekeeping" under the agenda item "United Nations peacekeeping operations".
Audio Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, Original
12 July 2022