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  1. “The provision of timely and accurate information on threats to journalists in conflict situations is an essential prerequisite for the Council to address the topic in a more coherent manner, not only in thematic statements and resolutions but also in country-specific deliberations, including on peacekeeping operations.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source

  2. “We are of the View that the Council could benefit from the expertise and information provided by relevant Special Rapporteurs, such as Frank La Rue, including by inviting them to participate in discussions like today's. The Special Rapporteur has also emphasized the responsibility of news organizations and journalists themselves in enhancing safety, and we note that a number of media organizations have formulated guidelines and useful recommendations to that end. Last but not least, let me express Austria's hope that the Secretary-General will include more detailed information on the situation of and threats against journalists, both in his next report on the protection of civilians in armed conflict, due in November this year, and in country-specific reporting.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source

  3. “Let me further highlight the important work done by the United Nations in that field. The elaboration, under UNESCO's leadership, of the United Nations Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity provides an important tool for ensuring the coherence of United Nations measures and will lead to new synergies. At the same time, I would underline the important continuing contribution made in that regard by several of the Human Rights Council's special procedures, and in particular Frank La Rue, who - in his capacity as Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression - has devoted considerable work and attention to journalists, including citizen journalists, and has made a number ofinteresting recommendations.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source

  4. “We recall that the Security Council has not only reaffirmed its strong opposition to impunity for attacks against civilians, but also underlined its own role in ending it, including in resolution 1894 (2009), on the protection of civilians. We commend the leadership of UNESCO Director- General Bokova, who consistently advocates for press freedom and calls for the thorough investigation of attacks. Human Rights Council resolution 21/12, adopted by consensus, requests the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to prepare a compilation of good practices in the protection of journalists, the prevention of attacks and the fight against impunity. The compilation will be presented to Member States in September, and Austria will continue its work on the issue in the Human Rights Council.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source

  5. “It is against that background that Austria has defined the protection of journalists as one of its priorities during its current membership of the Human Rights Council. Together with a cross-regional group of Member States, we introduced a resolution in the Human Rights Council in September 2012, the objective of which is to ensure accountability for attacks against journalists and to promote a safe and enabling environment in which journalists can work independently. Time and again, impunity for those responsible for attacks has been recognized as the biggest obstacle to the effective protection of journalists. Therefore, we also introduced the issue in the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice at the United Nations Office in Vienna earlier this year.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source

  6. “We therefore think that today's debate is very timely and were pleased to hear from the Deputy Secretary- General, as well as from journalists sharing their experiences and ideas. We fully align our remarks with the statement just made on behalf of the European Union. While Syria has, sadly, been leading the charts of deadliest countries forjournalists this year and in 2012, data show that the majority of attacks against journalists take place in situations that cannot be qualified as traditional or typical armed conflict situations. Journalists reporting, for example, on organized crime, corruption, the activities of drug cartels, protests and popular uprisings can easily become targets of assault, arbitrary arrest, harassment or intimidation.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source

  7. “First, I would like to express Austria's appreciation to the United States for organizing today's thematic debate. By adopting the landmark resolution 1738 (2006), the Security Council recognized the importance of protecting journalists and media professionals in situations of armed conflict. Press freedom and the right to freedom of expression are pillars of democratic societies and the rule of law, and the Council in its own work depends on independent and accurate information from conflict zones. Although we have witnessed an increase in targeted killings ofjournalists in recent years, both in conflict situations and in times of peace, the Security Council has not been consistent in addressing these threats.”

    2013-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7003 (2013) · source