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Media freedom and journalists under threat: Foreign Secretary's speech
On day 1 of the Global Conference for Media Freedom, Jeremy Hunt explained why we must stand with those who seek to report the truth and bring the facts to...
Global Conference for Media Freedom: London 2019
The UK and Canadian governments are working together to defend media freedom and improve the safety of journalists who report across the world. It is supported by Luminate.
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Global pledge on media freedom
At the Global Conference for Media Freedom, representatives of governments around the world signed a pledge to work together to protect media freedom.
Lord Neuberger and Amal Clooney announce Media Freedom Legal Panel members
The Chair and Deputy Chair of the High Level Panel announced the legal experts who will join them to develop legal frameworks to help protect media freedom.
UK to establish National Committee for the Safety of Journalists
Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Jeremy Wright has today announced that the UK will set up a National Committee for the Safety of...
Global Conference for Media Freedom, London 2019: watch live
Watch some of the main Global Media Freedom Conference sessions live on 10 and 11 July.
Latest
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Media freedom and journalists under threat: Foreign Secretary's speech
- 15 July 2019
- Speech
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Media Freedom Coalition launched to address attacks on journalists
- 13 July 2019
- Press release
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Lord Neuberger and Amal Clooney announce Media Freedom Legal Panel members
- 11 July 2019
- Press release
Publications
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Global pledge on media freedom
- Policy paper
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UK support for human rights defenders
- Policy paper
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Global Conference for Media Freedom, London 2019: agenda
- Guidance