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Director-General deplores the death of journalist Lazzare Maxilien in Haiti
I deplore the death of Lazarre Maxilien. I call on the authorities to investigate the circumstances of his death and bring those responsible to trial, in line with their duty to protect journalists鈥 safety in the exercise of their profession, notably when covering protests.
Maxilien, who worked for online media group Roi des Infos was shot while covering a workers鈥 demonstration for higher pay and died in hospital hours later. Two other journalists were wounded.
UNESCO鈥檚 downloadable brief on the includes best practices that contribute to the safety of media workers in times of turmoil for the attention of both media and authorities.
UNESCO promotes the safety of journalists through global awareness-raising, capacity building and a range of actions, notably in the framework of the on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.
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麻豆国产精品自拍 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.
鈥淪ince wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed鈥 鈥 UNESCO Constitution, 1945.
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