Report on limitations to the right to freedom of expression, safety and protection of journalists and media professionals in conflict zones, and right of access to information in situations of extreme poverty

AUTHOR
UN Special Rapporteur Frank La Rue
YEAR
2009
ANNOTATION

The report (A/HRC/11/4) focuses on the Special Rapporteur’s "vision and priorities for the mandate." Among others, the Rapporteur makes "preliminary reflections on the issue of limitations to the right to freedom of opinion and expression", he included a section on the "right to access to information in situations of extreme poverty", and a section on "safety and protection of media professionals, including the protection of journalists working in conflict zones." 

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UN, Human Rights Council, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Frank La Rue. Report on limitations to the right to freedom of expression, safety and protection of journalists and media professionals in conflict zones, and right of access to information in situations of extreme poverty. A/HRC/11/4. 30 April 2009.