"Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.” 1 However, the current state of freedom of expression online and offline is fragile around the world,. [...] The Multi Donor Programme on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists aims to enhance the enabling environment for freedom of expression online and offline and advance UNESCO’s role in the realization of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as cornerstones of the 2030 Agenda, and the commitments of Financing for Development. [...] Targeted Member States are enhancing norms and policies related to freedom of expression, including press freedom and the right to access information, online and offline, in accordance with international standards, and reinforcing the safety of journalists by implementing the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity, through integrating a gender sensitive approach (. [...] MANAGEMENT OF THE MULTI DONOR PROGRAMME: According to the financial regulations approved by the executive board in its 200th session, the Director- General (DG) of UNESCO shall be responsible for the management and the administration of the funds under the Special Account of the Multi Donor Programme on Freedom of Expression and Safety of Journalists. [...] Outcome N° 1: Member States are enhancing norms and policies related to freedom of expression, including press freedom and the right to access information, online and offline, and are reinforcing the safety of journalists by implementing the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity Performance indicator (PI): Baseline (B): Source and means Target (T): of verificatio." (Abstract)