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Protection of journalists and press freedom 2010, para. 63
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- Citizen journalists are not trained professional journalists. At times, citizen journalism has been criticized as being unreliable or lacking objectivity. Nevertheless, the importance of this new form of journalism cannot be underestimated. Indeed, through a participatory approach, citizen journalists contribute to the creation of a richer diversity of views and opinions, including information about their communities and groups in need of particular attention, such as women, indigenous people and minorities, and play a critical watchdog role in countries where freedom of the press is not a reality. More important, they can provide an immediate, insider's view of a conflict or catastrophe, whereas professional journalists may not be granted access to places where hostilities unfold or may have to travel for days before reaching a disaster zone or area.
- Body
- Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
- Document type
- Special Procedures' report
- Topic(s)
- Equality & Inclusion
- Humanitarian
- Person(s) affected
- Ethnic minorities
- Women
- Year
- 2010
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