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
Ghana’s media fraternity has high expectations of President Mahama
Ghana’s media fraternity is counting on President Mahama to fulfil his promise to conduct a thorough investigation into the murder of investigative journalist, Ahmed Hussein Suale.
Nepal: Speed up media reform
Taranath Dahal of Freedom Forum writes about the state of free speech in Nepal.
Mexican journalist under federal protection shot dead
Guerrero, deputy editor of Facebook-based news outlet “Global Mexico”, regularly published news stories about crime, violence, and politics in México state.
Peruvian government must conduct an exemplary investigation into Gastón Medina Sotomayor’s murder to prove its commitment to press freedom
The journalist had previously faced a series of well-documented threats for his critical reporting. The Instituto Prensa y Sociedad (IPYS) reported three incidents in 2022 alone.
Gaza Ceasefire: Crucial step against genocidal campaign, but justice and immediate end to blockade must follow
To this end, full access to the Gaza Strip and other affected areas must be provided to independent international investigatory mechanisms.
HRW launches World Report 2025
“The past year was marked by armed conflicts and humanitarian crises that exposed the fraying of international protections for civilians and the devastating human cost when they are flouted” – HRW