Every year, the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists is observed on November 2 around the world. The International Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2013, following the 2012 assassination of two French journalists in Mali. This day is dedicated to raising awareness about crimes committed against journalists, ensuring their safety, and ending the cycle of impunity for those who attack journalists for their work. Ending impunity for crimes against journalists is one of the most important challenges today. It is an essential precondition to guarantee freedom of expression and access to information for all citizens. World Press Freedom Day 2024 Date, History and Significance: A Day To Remind Us of the Importance and the Fundamental Principles of Press Freedom.

According to a UN data, since 1993, more than 1,700 journalists have been killed for reporting the news and bringing information to the public. This year, the global commemoration of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists will be held under the theme of ‘Safety of Journalists in Crises and Emergencies’.

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2024 Date

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2024 will be observed on Saturday, November 2.

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2024 Theme

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2024 theme is ‘Safety of Journalists in Crises and Emergencies’.

Know The History Behind The Observance

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) proclaimed November 2 as the ‘International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists’ in United Nations General Assembly Resolution A/RES/68/163. The Resolution urged Member States to implement definite measures countering the present culture of impunity. The date was chosen in commemoration of the assassination of two French journalists in Mali on November 2, 2013. This landmark resolution condemns all attacks and violence against journalists and media workers. November 2024 Festivals, Events and Holidays Calendar: Complete List of Important National and International Days and Dates.

International Day To End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists Significance

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists calls for collective action from individuals and communities to do their utmost to prevent violence against journalists and media workers. The day calls for ensuring accountability, bringing to justice perpetrators of crimes against journalists and media workers, and ensuring that victims have access to appropriate remedies. The global event calls upon States to promote a safe and enabling environment for journalists to perform their work independently and without undue interference.

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