Sverige 🇸🇪 does not deserve such a high ranking because simply stating objective facts can be considered “gross defamation” punishable with imprisonment and fines.
On #WorldPressFreedomDay, we stand together to defend the fundamental right to press freedom and media independence – and to honour those who have sacrificed their lives to bring us the truth.
But we don't just pay lip service to this ideal. With the European Media Freedom Act, the #DSA and the fight against SLAPPs, we're committed to protecting media professionals.
Let's promote a society where the free flow of information is valued and defended.
Representing National Writers Union #NWU and International Federation of Journalists at #WorldPressFreedomDay#wpfd2023 in UN General Assembly chamber in NYC today. Pleased to have gotten a chance to raise cases of journalists #Mumia Abu-Jamal and Julian #Assange criminalized by the US government. Sustained applause from the floor for my question.
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