The shocking facts about the problem of impunity:
journalists and media workers have been killed since 2006.
9 out of 10 cases go unpunished and see perpetrators walk free.
organisations that make up the IFEX network are committed to ending impunity.
Action Plan or Inaction Plan? The fate of the world’s journalists – and our democracies – hangs in the balance
On the 2022 International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, and the 10th anniversary of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists, IFEX’s Executive Director underscores the need for States to start living up to their commitments.
Recent Articles on Impunity
Jordan: Authorities must investigate Pegasus surveillance of journalists
“These disturbing findings reveal that spyware continues to be weaponized against journalists and civil society.” — IPI
Palestine: Rights groups demand action from online platforms in wake of ICJ ruling
Palestinian Digital Rights Coalition underscores the role of online hate speech in fuelling the unfolding devastation in Gaza.
Turkish authorities must thoroughly investigate shooting of journalist Azim Deniz
“Impunity in violence against journalists inevitably results in even more violence and a less informed public everywhere, every time. It’s never too late to improve Turkey’s impunity track record for crimes committed against the news media” – CPJ
Gaza: World Court orders Israel to prevent genocide
“Lives hang in the balance, and governments need to urgently use their leverage to ensure that the order is enforced.”
IPI Executive Board: Stop the killing of journalists in Gaza
Israel must respect the rules of war, credibly investigate any killings of journalists by its forces, and allow international journalists access to Gaza.
Guatemala: new president Bernardo Arévalo must act quickly to stop the criminalisation of journalism
“It is imperative that the police apparatus and executive bodies cease the persecution of journalists and the Guatemalan authorities, without delay, release ‘elPeriódico’ publisher Jose Rubén Zamora.”