UNESCO and Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ) launched in January 2022 a new project entitled “Aman360” (“Safety 360” in Arabic), marking the 10th anniversary of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impu
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The Netherlands has formalized a contribution of €3.5 million euros to support UNESCO’s work on safety of journalists worldwide through UNESCO’s Multi-Donor Programme for Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists (MDP).
The official details of this important voluntary contribution were finalized this morning in a meeting between the Ambassador of The Netherlands to UNESCO, Hans Wesseling and the Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, Tawfik Jelassi. The Netherlands’ contribution will support activities under the UN Plan of Action of the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity, which celebrates its 10th Anniversary in 2022.
“At the very moment we are starting the different activities which will lead to the commemoration if the 10th Anniversary of the UN Plan of Action, it is with great enthusiasm we conclude the negotiations to receive this generous Dutch voluntary contribution to the MDP”, said Mr. Jelassi. “These resources
Luxembourg on 10 December formally launched its campaign to be elected to the UN’s Human Rights Council, where three seats will become available during 2022-2024 in the Western Europe group.
The council’s 47 member countries are divided into five categories, with seven seats reserved for Western Europe & Other countries which, for example, also include Australia, New Zealand and North America.
“Promoting and defending human rights is a priority for our government at national level and in our foreign policy,” said foreign minister Jean Asselborn (LSAP) at the launch. “Luxembourg wants to take responsibility in a multilateral context.”
There are currently three countries Finland, Italy and the grand duchy running for the three seats becoming vacant.
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