November 2 Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists
November 2 Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. This date was established by the United Nations (UN) in 2013, in honor of the murder of journalists Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon, who were killed on November 2, 2013, in Mali, while working on a report. The idea of creating a day to address impunity for crimes committed against journalists arose from growing global concern for the safety of media professionals. According to the UN, many journalists around the world face threats, attacks, and murders due to their work, and impunity for these crimes is a major problem. The day aims to remind the urgent need to protect journalists and ensure that those who commit crimes against them are held accountable.
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