Combating violence and threats to exercise of Freedom of Expression and impunity for such crimes

Involves combating violence, persecution, harassment and intimidation of individuals, including journalists and other media actors, because of their exercise of the right to freedom of expression online and offline, and combating impunity for such crimes.

POSSIBLE MEASURES include

• High-level political meetings and contacts.
• Political dialogue with partner countries.
• EU member representatives visiting 3rd countries briefed on FoE.
• Trial observations, prison visits.
• Public statements.
• Funding through EIDHR for immediate threats.
• Support UN plan of action on safety of journalists.
• Human rights dialogues and consultations.
• Ensure FoE is prominent in the UN agenda.
• Facilitate coordination with various stakeholders.
• Response from Council Working Parties and/or PSC.
• High-level political meetings and contacts.
• Political dialogue with partner countries.
• EU member representatives visiting 3rd countries briefed on FoE.
• Trial observations, prison visits.
• Public statements.
• Funding through EIDHR for immediate threats.
• Support UN plan of action on safety of journalists.
• Human rights dialogues and consultations.
• Ensure FoE is prominent in the UN agenda.
• Facilitate coordination with various stakeholders.
• Response from Council Working Parties and/or PSC.