Nearly 500 journalists have died from Covid-19 in nine months
Geneva: Nearly 500 journalists have died from Covid-19 in 56 countries in nine months, the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) said in its monthly report on Tuesday. During the month of…
Human Rights
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Media Freedom: New report provides advice to states to promote more effective investigations into abuses against journalists
A new report published today by the High Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom signals the vital need for effective investigations into abuses against journalists and recommends that states, notably members…
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CJA welcomes expert report on safe refuge for journalists at risk
London: The Commonwealth Journalists Association warmly welcomes the report of the Independent High-Level Panel of Legal Experts on Media Freedom being published today and urges Commonwealth governments to implement its…
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RMNP urges UN Secretary General to intervene for the release of Aljazeera journalist Mahmoud Hussein
Rural Media Network Pakistan (RMNP) has demanded the immediate release of senior Aljazeera journalist Mahmoud Hussein from Egyptian prison who was originally arrested by Egyptian authorities upon his arrival in…
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HRCP demands state improve its human rights record
LAHORE: The general body of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called on the state to improve its human rights record, particularly protect freedom of expression and ensure…
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IFJ calls for withdrawal of case against Bayazid Kharoti
Media columnist and social media activist Bayazid Kharoti, who was reported ‘missing’ since November 4, had actually been arrested in Quetta on charges of meddling in the work of police….