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Arbour Says Harrassment and Secrecy Laws Undermine Press Freedom - Statement to mark World Press Freedom Day (3 May).
Abstract:
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour marked World Press Freedom Day, which falls on 3 May, by underscoring the importance of the media’s efforts to carry out their vital task of informing the public about key events and policies – a right that is enshrined in international human rights law. #WorldPressFreedomDay #3May #MassMedia
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Press Release  in  English
Keywords:
 JOURNALISM, JOURNALISTIC ETHICS, NEWS AGENCIES, NEWSPAPERS, MASS MEDIA, FREEDOM OF INFORMATION, FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, PRESS, PRESS LAW, RIGHT TO COMMUNICATE, FREEDOM OF THOUGHT, RIGHT TO COMMUNICATE, RIGHT TO THE TRUTH, ACCESS TO INFORMATION, INFORMATION EXCHANGE, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION NEEDS, HUMAN RIGHTS, HUMAN RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT.
Thematic Group:
UNOHCHR , (2008)
Thesaurus:
14.02.02 - Human Rights
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Feeder: DINA JANGAM, Editor: SANJIYA SHRESTHA, Auditor:
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Arbour Says Harrassment and Secrecy Laws Undermine Press Freedom - Statement to mark World Press Freedom Day (3 May).
Abstract:
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour marked World Press Freedom Day, which falls on 3 May, by underscoring the importance of the media’s efforts to carry out their vital task of informing the public about key events and policies – a right that is enshrined in international human rights law.
Publisher: OHCHR Type / Script:
Press Release  in  English
Keywords:
 JOURNALISM, JOURNALISTIC ETHICS, NEWS AGENCIES, NEWSPAPERS, MASS MEDIA, FREEDOM OF INFORMATION, FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION, PRESS, PRESS LAW, RIGHT TO COMMUNICATE, FREEDOM OF THOUGHT, RIGHT TO COMMUNICATE, RIGHT TO THE TRUTH, ACCESS TO INFORMATION, INFORMATION EXCHANGE, INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION NEEDS, HUMAN RIGHTS, HUMAN RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT.
Thematic Group:
UNOHCHR , (2008)
Thesaurus:
14.02.02 - Human Rights
PDF | File Size: 92 KB   Download
Feeder: DINA JANGAM, Editor: PRATIVASHRESTHA, Auditor:
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Arbour Says Harrassment and Secrecy Laws Undermine Press Freedom
Abstract:
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour marked World Press Freedom Day, which falls on 3 May, by underscoring the importance of the media’s efforts to carry out their vital task of informing the public about key events and policies – a right that is enshrined in international human rights law. “It is a sad fact that many governments across the world persist in undermining the freedom of the press to report facts and opinions and, by extension, the right of people in general to be informed about events and policies that are shaping our world,” Arbour said. This is done in variety of ways. Some governments continue to threaten, detain, assault or even kill journalists as they try to go about their jobs – or fail to protect them sufficiently from similar acts by criminal or other forces intent on suppressing the truth.”
Publisher: OHCHR Type / Script:
Press Release  in  English
Keywords:
 HUMAN RIGHTS, PRESS FREEDOM, HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS, RIGHT TO FREEDOM OF OPINION AND EXPRESSION, FREEDOM OF THOUGHT, FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, FREEDOM OF INFORMATION
Thematic Group:
UNOHCHR , (2008)
Thesaurus:
14.02.02 - Human Rights
PDF | File Size: 92 KB   Download
Feeder: DINA JANGAM, Editor: , Auditor:
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