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Freedom of Expression

UNESCO promotes freedom of expression and freedom of the press as a basic human right
Freedom of Expression
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Promoting Freedom of Expression, Press Freedom, Independence and Pluralism of the Media, Democraty, Peace and Tolerance
UNESCO promotes freedom of expression and freedom of the press as a basic human right, through sensitization and monitoring activities. It also fosters media independence and pluralism as prerequisites and major factors of democratization by providing advisory services on media legislation and sensitizing governments, parliamentarians and other decision-makers.
  • Senior Programme Specialist
  • http://www.unesco.org/webworld/en/freedom-expression

    Features

  • Symposium on Freedom of Expression and Exhibition on Safety of Journalists
  • International Conference on Press Freedom: Safety of Journalists and Impunity; Medellín, Colombia; 2007