Press Freedom
UNESCO is the only UN body with a mandate to defend freedom of expression and press freedom.
UNESCO promotes freedom of the press and freedom of expression as a basic human right. It fosters media independence and pluralism by advising on media legislation, sensitizing governments and decision-makers, and by monitoring threats to media freedoms worldwide.
Through its Freedom of Expression Working Group, the UK National Commission for UNESCO (UKNC) promotes public debate around challenging press freedom issues and encourages government action towards strengthening the protection of journalists in conflict situations. For eight years, the UKNC has also been the leading organiser of World Press Freedom day activities in the UK.
Read more about our work around press freedom by selecting from the below list of topics.
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- World Press Freedom Day
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- An opportunity to affirm the importance of press freedom and to remember media professionals who lost their lives in the pursuit of their profession. We're the lead organiser of activities to mark the Day in the UK
- Journalist Safety
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- Over the past decade no less than 1,000 journalists and media staff have been killed while working. We're working to improve reporting conditions and safety for journalists globally
