António Guterres (Secretary-General) on UN Global Principles on Information Integrity - Press conference

Speaking one year after the launch of his report into information integrity on digital platforms, the Secretary-General put forward a framework for coordinated international action to make information spaces safer and more humane.

• Categories: Media / Press Conferences
• Video Length: 00:31:45
• Production Date: 24 June 2024
• Asset Language: English
• Personal Subject: ANTONIO GUTERRES; MELISSA FLEMING
• Corporate Name: UNITED NATIONS
• Subject Topical: DISINFORMATION; INFORMATION; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY; INFORMATION MANAGEMENT; PUBLIC INFORMATION; SOCIAL POLICY; POLICY-MAKING; ETHICS; DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY; SOCIAL MEDIA; ACCOUNTABILITY; INTERNET; ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
• MAMS Id: 3224970
• Parent Id: 3224970

Description

The Secretary General is joined by USG/DGC Melissa Flemming. Secretary Guterres makes his remarks and takes questions. After his departure, USG Flemming stays for follow up questions.  

From the Secretary General's statement:

"The spread of hatred and lies online is causing grave harm to our world. Misinformation, disinformation and hate speech are fueling prejudice and violence; exacerbating divisions and conflicts; demonizing minorities; and compromising the integrity of elections. Today, I am pleased to present a starting point for solutions: The United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity. These five principles — [societal] trust and resilience; independent, free, and pluralistic media; healthy incentives; transparency and research; and public empowerment — are based on an overriding vision of a more humane [information] ecosystem. They call for an information environment that champions human rights and a sustainable future. And they provide a solid foundation for sustainable, inclusive development, climate action, democracy and peace." 

 

Related Sites and Documents

UN Press Coverage

Press Release

The United Nations Global Principles for Information Integrity