IBAHRI Showcase: the attack on media freedom - a growing phenomenon

In the last two years, more than 130 journalists have been killed for doing their jobs.

This session explored the work of the High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom in addressing the increasing global attacks on media freedom and the rise of persecution against journalists and media workers. The eminent panel also discuss the creation and aims of the Defend Media Freedom Campaign, the role of the Media Freedom Coalition, as well as the responsibilities of states, media organisations and the role of the legal profession to address these pertinent issues, heightened at this extraordinary time.

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