Geneva: United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Trk has called on governments worldwide to intensify efforts to prevent attacks on journalists, ensure their protection, and prosecute perpetrators. He emphasized the necessity for legal frameworks that safeguard freedom of expression and access to information.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Trk made these remarks during the observance of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on November 2. He highlighted the critical role of effective journalism in today’s challenging times, stating, “A free press feeds a free society and fuels democratic decision-making.”
Trk further stressed the importance of journalism in illustrating the human consequences of violence and conflict, urging an end to the trend of dehumanization. “On this International Day, I urge all those with influence to step up action to end impunity for crimes against journalists, to protect media workers, and to contribute to building open, just
societies where the truth can flourish,” he concluded.