Write An Essay On The Role Of Journalism In Research

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Every year, a large number of journalists are killed or wounded in armed conflicts. This year alone, seventeen journalists were killed on a battlefield or in a military context before the end of October, i.e. in Syria. 1 In times of armed conflict, whether it is international or non-international, the media’s surveillance role and their importance in informing the population are enhanced. This is mainly due to the fact that during war, a functioning civil society that critically monitors the behavior of the government and military is often absent. The media is the main, if not the sole, transmitter of information on breaches of international society and the primary medium through which people gain a clear picture of a (distant) situation. Their …show more content…

4 Finland will continue sending the supports for the protection of journalists. By joining this conference, Finland would like to present some resolutions regarding the protection of journalists in conflicted areas: 1. Raising awareness and education campaign led collectively by major journalist NGOs, news outlets, scholars and practitioners to educate governments, militaries and society about the role of the media, its benefits and how journalists ought to be protected in armed conflicts. Then, journalists who are about to be deployed to armed conflicts should be educated in relation to their responsibilities, forbidden actions and protections afforded by IHL. They should receive frequent training in respect to the dangers and threats and be provided with a code of conduct, such as the RSF’s handbook. This bilateral approach will ensure greater understanding and respect from all parties involved. 2. Strengthening the national law rather than trying to modify the international criminal

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