43. You can’t kill the truth

"Each year, 1 journalist gets a #pulitzer and 100 get shot” - Wendy Dent, Journalist

According to reports by UNESCO, over 1000 journalists have been killed in 12 years. These not only include reporters at war zones, but also those who were working close to their respective homes. Most of these cases are still unresolved. Journalists are facing unprecedented danger all over the world. Freedom of Press is under threat than ever before. Hate crimes against journalists must be put to an end. 1000 of journalists have been murdered and silenced in 12 years. 

Journalism is not a crime. But, every day, thousands of journalists risk their lives by leaving their homes for work. These correspondents dare to speak for all of us, against corruption and misdoings. Killing a journalist does not mean killing the truth. There is no democracy without freedom of the press. For a peaceful and sustainable society, there must be smooth functioning of the freedom of the press. 

There is a need to promote a safe environment for journalists and media workers. It is also important that those who are responsible for a journalist’s death should be held accountable and punished. It is high time that we see greater legal cooperation between world governments and human rights courts to create a platform where there are strict prosecution mechanisms.

Every year, November 2nd marks the International Day to End Impunity for crimes against journalists. The day recognizes the courageous journalists who were attacked, harassed and wrongly imprisoned for doing their job. This year too, twitter was flooded with the hashtags #EndImpunity and #KeepTruthAlive. These actions call for an effective investigation as well as protection for those who dare to speak the truth. However, the issue should be front burner discussion, not just a one-day affair.


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Source: Medium