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
Ugandan stakeholders form alliance to combat electoral violence
Uganda’s Law Society, government, media, and civil society have signed a joint declaration pledging to prevent and address violence against journalists during elections.
No justice for slain Philippine journalist Juan Jumalon as suspects acquitted
Journalist Juan Jumalon was killed in 2023 while live broadcasting from his home-based radio station.
Open Letter: Stop the Israeli government’s systematic assault on civil society
Palestinian civil society organizations demand an end to Israel’s escalating attacks on human rights groups, with new laws targeting funding, international cooperation, and accountability efforts.
Rights groups demand EU action as Sudan’s conflict exposes global failure to protect civilians
Since the onset of the war, journalists have been targeted with threats, violence, and attacks, leading to severe restrictions on access to independent and reliable information.
Guatemala: RSF calls for an investigation into the murder of Ismael Alonzo González and demands concrete protections for journalists
“The murder highlights the dangers and insecurity faced by community journalists in Guatemala. Despite the progress made by President Bernardo Arévalo’s administration in terms of press freedom, journalism remains a high-risk profession, particularly for those working in regions far from the capital” – RSF
Civil society confronts genocide, gendered violence, digital attacks, and impunity
MENA: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Naseem Tarawnah, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.