Media4Democracy talks to Guilherme Canela from his unique global perspective as UNESCO’s chief of section of Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists at their headquarters in Paris. He talks about how the wide range of financial, technological, legal and political threats to independent media combine to create the perfect storm, but he also remains optimistic that stronger multi-stakeholder action and data-driven policy can help media weather the storm and play a vital role in upholding democracy and provide citizens with independent news and information.

Topics

  • Journalist safety
  • Disinformation
  • Regressive legislation
  • Freedom of Expression
  • Access to Information
  • Independent Media Viability
  • Impact of COVID on independent media

Links

  • UN Action Plan on Safety of Journalists and Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
  • UNESCO’s flagship Judges Initiative