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for none of us can be truly free without a free press.<\/p>\n<p>Yet, over the past twelve years more than 1,000 journalists have been senselessly killed. We remember these courageous souls for their commitment to shining a light on issues of great importance to the public, oftentimes in dangerous contexts.<\/p>\n<p>I strongly condemn all crimes against journalists, and trust that Member States will hold the perpetrators to account in accordance with due process.<\/p>\n<p>Today we recognize the courageous journalists who have been attacked, harassed, or wrongly imprisoned. It is particularly concerning that attacks against women journalists are on the rise.<\/p>\n<p>I call on all Member States to promote a safe environment for journalists to carry out their work independently and without interference, in order to uphold Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states,<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cEveryone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media regardless of frontiers.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The international community has benefitted immeasurably from the efforts of journalists. Informed and engaged individuals contribute to strengthen societies and contribute to economic growth; this is of particular importance in the context of conflict prevention and peacebuilding.<\/p>\n<p>I call upon Member States to end impunity for crimes against journalists. 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