The Protection of Journalists - UN Security Council Arria Formula Meeting
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Summary
This meeting is an opportunity for Member States to take stock of the protection of journalists in situations on the agenda of the Security Council and to discuss implementation of Resolution 2222 (2015).
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Member States are encouraged to consider the following points in their statements:
• How can the Security Council assist States in addressing the prevalent impunity for crimes against journalists and make appropriate use of relevant accountability mechanisms;
• How can the Security Council and UN missions in the field, including peacekeeping missions, work to help assure the safety of journalists in fragile and conflict situations, and help to facilitate their freedom of movement.