Information integrity needs - Safety of journalists and media freedom

The document focuses on the crucial role of journalist safety and media freedom in ensuring information integrity. It addresses the growing threats to journalists, including physical attacks, online harassment, and legal challenges. The paper emphasizes that a multi-stakeholder, comprehensive approach is necessary to effectively protect journalists and media freedom. The UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity serves as a key framework, promoting national safety mechanisms and multi-level coordination. Examples from Ukraine, such as the mental health support provided to journalists, underscore the need for long-term, context-specific solutions to safeguard journalists.