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In this time of populism and identity politics, there is an ongoing erosion of the confidence placed in essential democratic institutions. Formerly cemented conceptions about democracy and the role of journalism as its watchdog are today being contested. Can democracy and ethical journalism survive in a post-truth era?

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Hedvig Lundstrom's picture

Hedvig Lundstrom

Date

2017-04-03 15:02

Less than one in ten cases involving the killing of journalists are ever resolved. The near complete impunity for the perpetrators of crimes against journalists goes against everything that we stand for, our shared values, our common objectives, says Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO in a statement ahead of November 2, the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.

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Andrew Heslop's picture

Andrew Heslop

Date

2015-10-27 11:32

El reciente asesinato de una periodista ciudadana mexicana que utilizó las redes sociales para informar de las actividades del narcotráfico ha revelado nuevas dimensiones en la forma de violencia contra los periodistas en contextos de impunidad: la utilización de los criminales de la viralidad de internet y el aumento de riesgo para las fuentes que informan ‘directamente’. Alice Matthews y Julie Posetti reportan.

Author

Alice Matthews

Date

2014-11-04 12:13

The recent murder of a Mexican citizen journalist who used social media to report on cartel activity has highlighted new dimensions in the killing of journalists with impunity: the exploitation of online virality by perpetrators, and the increasing risk posed to sources who 'go direct'. Alice Matthews and Julie Posetti report.

Author

Alice Matthews

Date

2014-11-03 17:17

Over the past year, the world has watched with great interest as the Arab Spring has dissolved decades of repression. Citizens weary of injustice have stood up and demanded control of their destinies. I wish that oppressed people everywhere in Africa could benefit from the dramatic changes we are witnessing in North Africa.

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Andrew Heslop's picture

Andrew Heslop

Date

2011-09-28 10:52

International freedom of expression organisations are once again voicing their strong objections to the Equatorial Guinean president's proposed UNESCO prize

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Andrew Heslop's picture

Andrew Heslop

Date

2011-09-28 10:28

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