UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: "Around the world, press freedom is under attack" Journalist Evan Gershkovich detained in Russia on espionage charges that he denies. 55 journalists and 4 media workers were killed in the line of duty in 2022 worldwide, according to Reporters Without Borders.
"Technology has given journalists the ability to reach people anywhere, has undermined the business model of information," insisted the New York Times editor A. G. Sulzberger. "The truth is threatened by disinformation and hate speech," said UNESCO Director-General.