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70% of environmental journalists have been attacked for their work: UNESCO

  • May 3, 2024
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In a report published as part of World Press Freedom DayThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization noted this on May 3 (UNESCO in English) reported that

70% of environmental journalists have been attacked for their work: UNESCO

In a report published as part of World Press Freedom DayThe United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization noted this on May 3 (UNESCO in English) reported that He 70% environmental journalists have been attacked for doing their work over the period 2009-2023.

According to this new report, named The press and the planet are in danger, at least 749 journalists and media who reported environmental problems became victims murdersphysical attacks, arrests and arrestsonline stalking or legal persecution.

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He even adds that over the years 2019 and 2023, more 300 attackswhat does increase mean 42% compared to the previous five-year period (2014-2018).

This organization ensures that we are facing a global challenge by emphasizing that these attacks occurred in 89 countries from all continents of the world.

In its turn, Observatory of Murdered Journalists UNESCO says it has recorded a murder of at least 44 journalists who have been investigating environmental degradation over the past 15 years, adding that out of these cases, only in five cases have they convicted their aggressors, leading to unfortunate results. impunity index almost from 90%.

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According to a survey organized by UNESCO in March 2024, more than 900 environmental journalists of 129 countries said they had experienced attacks, threats or pressure related to their information activities, equivalent to 70% of those consulted.

The full text of this text will be published at the World Press Freedom Day 2024 conference in Santiago, Chile, from 2 to 4 May this year.

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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