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Journalism, Press Freedom and COVID-19. Issue Brief in the UNESCO Series: World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development

Paris: UNESCO (2020), 17 pp.

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Other editions: also published in French and Spanish

"Key trends: Fueling the pandemic, a dangerous “disinfodemic” has arisen; Against soaring demand for verified information, independent media have risen to the challenge; Technology companies are taking action, but more transparency is needed; Some regulatory measures have led to new restrictions of human rights; To keep the public informed, journalists are putting their own safety at risk; The economic impact of COVID-19 may pose an existential threat to journalism; Amid the crisis, there are new opportunities to stand up for journalism." (Page 1)