Facts and Figures on Safety of Journalists

66 FACTS AND FIGURES ON SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS "These rights are essential for human dignity – they are also vital for all other rights, for good governance, democracy and the rule of law, for inclusive and sustainable development" "I also call on all Journalists must be able to keep the public informed without fearing for their lives. A free and independent press is essential for democracy and rule of law" “The loss of individuals who brave danger governments to strengthen the safety of journalists by ensuring that those responsible for such violence are held accountable" to ensure that the world is kept informed of events in conflict zones affects to us all" Quote of Quotes by the Director-General of UNESCO BACKGROUND ANALYSIS OF KILLINGS OF JOURNALISTS (PERIOD: 2006-2013) GLOBAL TREND FROM 2006-2013 593 1 Crimes against journalists and the issue of impunity Arab States 123 Sharp increase with a peak in 2012 • Freedom of expression is under siege depriving killings condemned by the UNESCO Director-General death week Asia and the Pacific societies and communities from correct informa- per on average tion on issues and matters at hand. 91 Overall decline after the peak in 2009 • A culture of impunity fosters a climate of fear, apathy and suspicion where individuals are afraid to talk about the issues that affect their communi- 70 7 Latin America and the Caribbean Upward trend 65 62 59 2nd deadliest 46 1st deadliest PRESS ties and societies at large. Africa • Impunity creates a vicious cycle and a culture of self-censorship. »Journalists are attacked for reporting on sensitive topics, creating self-censorship in the media as well as in society. A climate of fear for speaking out blocks the public from the truth and has repercussions on the credibility of the judicial system. This is followed by a sense of impunity and lawlessness which emboldens perpetrators and encourages other offenders to attack the media. year year Constant until an increase 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 in 2012 and 2013 Europe and North America Overall decline Resolved 60% UInquiry UŪnsolved 10 SEX ORIGIN 97% 25 2 76 4% 99% 190 32% 13% Arab States Asia and Pacific KILLINGS Men / Woman Local / Foreing Latin America and the Caribbean UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity Africa BY REGION 123 Europe and North America TYPE OF MEDIA 90% % IMPUNITY 21% • First concerted effort within the UN Family to Print 244 |41% More than 9 out of 10 cases remain unsolved address these issues via a holistic and multistake- Television 154 26% holder approach. 179 30% 12 Radio 123 21% • First implementation phase in four pilot countries: South Sudan, Iraq, Nepal, and Pakistan. (period 2013-2014). 12 38 171 384 Web 41 7% 6,4% 28,8% 64,8% 93% Cross-platform 31 5% CC