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The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) claimed responsibility for the attack that killed Naderi, a reporter for the independent AVA news agency, and his assistant, journalism student Akmal Tabian. Both died from their injuries the day after the attack.

UNESCO promotes the safety of journalists through global awareness-raising, capacity building and by coordinating the implementation of the on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.

In recent months, 91�鶹������Ʒ���� been partnering with Afghan civil society organizations and local journalist unions to train an estimated 600 journalists on physical and digital safety, as well as conflict-sensitive reporting. UNESCO is also providing support to Afghan media outlets in the production of conflict-sensitive, humanitarian, health and educational public interest content.

About UNESCO

With 194 Member States, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization contributes to peace and security by leading multilateral cooperation on education, science, culture, communication and information. Headquartered in Paris, 91�鶹������Ʒ���� offices in 54 countries and employs over 2300 people. UNESCO oversees more than 2000 World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves and Global Geoparks; networks of Creative, Learning, Inclusive and Sustainable Cities; and over 13 000 associated schools, university chairs, training and research institutions. Its Director-General is Audrey Azoulay.

“Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed” – UNESCO Constitution, 1945.

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