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May 2013
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In Context  Putting free expression issues in perspective

Spotlight

World Press Freedom Day

On World Press Freedom Day, events planned by IFEX members highlight the need to be ever-vigilant in the defense and promotion of media freedom. (read more)




On the issues

Following the deadliest year for journalists in more than a decade, UNESCO’s Guy Berger says World Press Freedom Day’s aim to promote and defend press freedom is more important now than ever. (read more)


Country focus

Costa Rica

A look at the state of press freedom for the host of World Press Freedom Day celebrations. (read more)

Burma

An interactive timeline illustrating a year of progress and obstacles to press freedom in Burma. (read more)


Meet the Defenders

Reyot Alemu and the crime of courage
Naomi Hunt and Konstantin Balev, International Press Institute
By awarding Reyot Alemu with the 2013 Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize, UNESCO is recognizing the imprisoned journalist’s courage in the face of the Ethiopian government’s hostility towards press freedom. (read more)


 

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