Protection of journalists and media freedom 2012, para. 92
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Despite provisions in international human rights law, including the Universal Declaration on Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which guarantee the rights of journalists, journalists continue to be targeted for disseminating "inconvenient" information. The problem lies not in the lack of international standards, but in the inability or unwillingness of Governments to ensure the protection of journalists.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Person(s) affected
Activists
Year
2012
Paragraph type
Conclusion / Recommendation
Reference
SR Freedom of Opinion, Report to the HRC (2012), A/HRC/20/17, para. 92.