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Edith Lederer is an award-winning reporter for the Associated Press with more than a half century of experience covering wars and political upheavals around the world. In this exclusive, she offers insight into why journalism matters for the public, explains the significance of World Press Freedom Day, and provides a glimpse at a life dedicated to the cause.

Secretary General's message on the World Press Freedom Day

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.

UNRWA, la Agencia de Naciones Unidas para los Refugiados de Palestina en Oriente Próximo, está al borde del colapso. Desde los ataques del 7 de octubre de 2023 contra Israel, la agencia ha sido objeto de sospechas, acusada de estar demasiado cerca de los actos terroristas de Hamás. Como resultado, muchos países donantes han suspendido sus contribuciones financieras.

Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict (SRSG) Virginia Gamba in an interview at UNHQ gave an overview of the untenable situation for Haitian youth. She spoke about the need to go to Haiti to meet with gang leaders and members, as soon as access and security allow.

Antigua and Barbuda Conference: Small Islands Advance on Sustainable Development.

Video message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on World Press Freedom Day.

There is widespread consensus that the world needs to move away from dirty fuel sources which cause pollution and pump out gases that are contributing to the climate crisis. Fossil fuels such as coal, oil and gas are not just used to generate electricity, but they bring in revenue for countries that have big reserves. Keeping them in the ground means that States have to find other ways to develop your economy.

UNRWA Comms Officer Louise Wateridge describes a haunting experience of being back in Gaza after a four-year hiatus, capturing the chaos of Gaza through her mobile phone.

Juliette TOUMA, Head of Communication and Spokesperson, shares the harrowing experience of Abdallah, a UNRWA photojournalist, who miraculously survived a bombardment in northern Gaza despite sustaining severe injuries.