Absence of free media greatly compromises development – UN experts
(World Press Freedom Day - Saturday 3 May 2014)
GENEVA (3 May 2014) – On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day,
a group of 31 specialists* from the largest body of independent experts
in the United Nations Human Rights system called on all Governments to
promote and protect the rights to freedom of expression and information,
freedom of peaceful assembly, and freedom of association and public
participation, essential for the full realization of all human rights
for all and for the achievement of related development goals:
“States must develop more inclusive political processes and allow the
media to play a key role in guaranteeing the right of everyone,
including those vulnerable to exclusion and discrimination, to freely
access information and engage in meaningful development related
discourse.
Individuals and communities, including marginalized ones, must be
empowered to claim their rights. Democratic, transparent and
participatory decision-making related to sustainable development
improves effective delivery of public services, reduces corruption and
increases good governance at all levels.
GENEVA (3 May 2014) – On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day,
a group of 31 specialists* from the largest body of independent experts
in the United Nations Human Rights system called on all Governments to
promote and protect the rights to freedom of expression and information,
freedom of peaceful assembly, and freedom of association and public
participation, essential for the full realization of all human rights
for all and for the achievement of related development goals:
“States must develop more inclusive political processes and allow the
media to play a key role in guaranteeing the right of everyone,
including those vulnerable to exclusion and discrimination, to freely
access information and engage in meaningful development related
discourse.
Individuals and communities, including marginalized ones, must be
empowered to claim their rights. Democratic, transparent and
participatory decision-making related to sustainable development
improves effective delivery of public services, reduces corruption and
increases good governance at all levels.
a group of 31 specialists* from the largest body of independent experts
in the United Nations Human Rights system called on all Governments to
promote and protect the rights to freedom of expression and information,
freedom of peaceful assembly, and freedom of association and public
participation, essential for the full realization of all human rights
for all and for the achievement of related development goals:
“States must develop more inclusive political processes and allow the
media to play a key role in guaranteeing the right of everyone,
including those vulnerable to exclusion and discrimination, to freely
access information and engage in meaningful development related
discourse.
Individuals and communities, including marginalized ones, must be
empowered to claim their rights. Democratic, transparent and
participatory decision-making related to sustainable development
improves effective delivery of public services, reduces corruption and
increases good governance at all levels.
We are deeply concerned
at the ongoing attacks on journalists and human rights defenders
involved in demanding good governance and governmental accountability,
fighting corruption and protecting the human rights of those living in
poverty.
Without free media to advocate for and monitor the implementation of
the new set of post-2015 targets, there can be no real development for
all marginalized, vulnerable or discriminated against. Not now, not
ever.”
(*) Read the open letter by the independent human rights experts: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=14558&LangID=E
We are deeply concerned
at the ongoing attacks on journalists and human rights defenders
involved in demanding good governance and governmental accountability,
fighting corruption and protecting the human rights of those living in
poverty.
Without free media to advocate for and monitor the implementation of
the new set of post-2015 targets, there can be no real development for
all marginalized, vulnerable or discriminated against. Not now, not
ever.”
(*) Read the open letter by the independent human rights experts: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=14558&LangID=E
at the ongoing attacks on journalists and human rights defenders
involved in demanding good governance and governmental accountability,
fighting corruption and protecting the human rights of those living in
poverty.
Without free media to advocate for and monitor the implementation of
the new set of post-2015 targets, there can be no real development for
all marginalized, vulnerable or discriminated against. Not now, not
ever.”
(*) Read the open letter by the independent human rights experts: http://www.ohchr.org/EN/NewsEvents/Pages/DisplayNews.aspx?NewsID=14558&LangID=E
