INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROTECT JOURNALISTS' RIGHTS IN INTERNATIONAL LAW
Keywords:
journalists' rights, international organizations, international law, freedom of expression, democracy, United Nations, Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, International Federation of Journalists, impunity, media landscape.Abstract
The protection of journalists' rights is critical for the preservation of freedom of expression, the rule of law, and democracy. International organizations play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of journalists worldwide. This article examines the international legal framework that governs the protection of journalists, as well as the role of international organizations in promoting and enforcing these protections. It analyzes the work of organizations such as the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, and the International Federation of Journalists in advancing the rights of journalists and combating impunity for crimes against them. The article also highlights the challenges faced by these organizations in a rapidly changing media landscape and the need for increased collaboration and coordination to address these challenges.
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United Nations General Assembly. (2013). Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity. Retrieved from https://www.un.org/en/ga/search/view_doc.asp?symbol=A/RES/68/163
UNESCO. (2021). Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists. Retrieved from https://en.unesco.org/themes/freedom-expression-and-safety-journalists
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. (2021). Representative on Freedom of the Media. Retrieved from https://www.osce.org/fom
International Federation of Journalists. (2021). About Us. Retrieved from https://www.ifj.org/about-us.html
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