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Speaker says UNESCO committed to protecting journalists in Port-au-Prince
Summary
A speaker at a meeting said UNESCO is working to protect journalists and media in Port-au-Prince as armed groups attempt to isolate the population and disrupt accurate information flows.
A speaker at a recent meeting said UNESCO is working to protect journalists and media in Port-au-Prince as armed groups try to isolate the population and disrupt information flows.
The speaker said: "The situation in in IT is becoming more and more alarming. The armed group trying to isolate the population and, and try to to continue to put stress on them and to to trade chaos in the in the country. UNESCO is, trying to ensure, its commitment, to protect the journalist and the media. Knowing the truth can be incredibly healing. Accurate information doesn't just inform." The speaker added that UNESCO's work "gives hope, helping communities stay strong and resilient in the face of adversity," and that supporting accurate information is a central part of the agency's mission in Port-au-Prince.
The remarks, which did not propose or record any formal action by the meeting body, emphasized press protection and information resilience amid deteriorating local security. No votes or directives related to UNESCO's activities were recorded during the meeting.
Background: UNESCO is the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. The speaker tied UNESCO's mission to protecting journalists and sustaining community resilience in Port-au-Prince but provided no additional operational details, funding sources, or timelines during the remarks.
