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Director-General deplores death of journalist Sadaf Naeem in Pakistan
I deplore the death of Sadaf Naeem. I call for an investigation that will shed light into the circumstances of her death. Journalists everywhere must be given the protections they need to cover political events without fearing for their safety.
Ms Naeem, a reporter for Pakistani Channel 5 television and was covering a political rally when she was crushed to death under a container truck.
In 2020, UNESCO issued a , sounding the alarm on the rising number of journalist killed while covering protests, and calling for their protection.
UNESCO promotes the through global awareness-raising, capacity building and by coordinating the implementation of the on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.
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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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