The United Nations Special Rapporteur (UN SR) on freedom of opinion and expression arrived on Monday for an official nation go to, in accordance with the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
In a press launch, the DFA mentioned Irene Khan will likely be within the nation from January 23 as much as February 2, 2024 to “examine the state of rights to freedom of opinion and expression in the country through a series of diverse and cooperative dialogues.”
“Her visit, spanning Metro Manila, Baguio City, and Cebu City, will focus on exploring legal and policy frameworks related to the safety of journalists and their sources, freedom of opinion and expression in the digital age, media freedom, access to information, disinformation, hate speech, and the expression of marginalized individuals, including indigenous peoples,” the company mentioned.
Khan will likely be attending conferences that have been organized by the organized by the nationwide authorities and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. She will likely be talking with representatives from the DFA, Department of Justice, Presidential Task Force on Media Security, civil society, and personal corporations.
Khan, the DFA mentioned, is predicted to give you a report that will be thought-about on the 59th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in June 2025.
“In the spirit of openness and cooperation, the Philippine Government is giving its full support for the successful implementation of the UN SR’s mandate during her country visit. This visit underscores the Philippines’ commitment to fostering a robust environment for freedom of expression and opinion, in alignment with global human rights principles,” the DFA mentioned.
According to the assertion posted by the DFA, Khan has held her place as United Nations Special Rapporteur August 2020 and her mandate consists of the promotion of freedom of opinion and expression, each offline and on-line, in accordance with worldwide human rights regulation and requirements. — BAP, GMA Integrated News
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