SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS ESSENTIAL TO VIBRANT, DEMOCRATIC SOCIETIES, UN RIGHTS CHIEF STRESSES

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Web version   New York Jun 11 2014 3:00PM   UN News Centre with breaking news from the UN News Service  Photo: Jean-Marc Ferré SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS ESSENTIAL TO VIBRANT, DEMOCRATIC SOCIETIES, UN RIGHTS CHIEF STRESSES “Sound, bold and independent” journalism is vital in any democratic society, the United Nations human rights chief declared today, stressing the need to ensure the safety of media workers, who have come under increasing attacks, harassment and intimidation over the past few years. Read more TOPICS Peace and Security -  Economic Development -  Humanitarian Aid -  Environment -  Human Rights -  UN Affais, Secretary-General -  Women, Children, Population -  Law, Crime Prevention -  Health, Poverty -  Culture, Education United Nations News Center mailing system If you have problems reading this, please consult the web version Click here to unsubscribe from the UN mailing list. UN News Service Contact Radio News and Media