The survey found that the single biggest threat to the safety and security of journalists was their working conditions.
This statement was originally published on ifj.org on 2 November 2019.
IFEX joins the more than 40 organisations from around the world who are standing in solidarity with the award-winning cartoonist.
“A resilient democracy must go beyond physical protection; it must also include the safeguarding of information integrity. This means, first and foremost, ensuring that the right to freedom of expression is always protected, and inclusive access to reliable information before, during, and after a crisis is guaranteed.”
Freedom Forum urged authorities to ensure the activist’s safety and security, after she requested information about the illegal use of a public space.