Often, this implies a lack of necessary resources to support the safety of journalists and to follow up as required. However, civil society organizations (CSOs) in Iraq are often poorly funded, with much of their work depending on their members’ personal efforts. These initiatives also aim to tackle the issue of impunity. Some civil society organizations in Iraq are working along with the media to implement initiatives that support journalists, including through educating the public on the value of the media and spreading awareness of the threats and attacks taking place against journalists and media professionals. It is also noted that at the time of writing the lack of official data provided by the government related to journalists’ safety reflects a lack of a detailed national strategy in this area. The figures mentioned in this report are based on the analysis of the overall data and statistics compiled by various international and national organizations. It also notes that the data provided by these organizations vary from one organization to another in accordance with the specific criteria that they follow in the monitoring and documentation processes. The report includes an assessment of the information and data available related to attacks on journalists and on the media which have been documented by the concerned organizations. The majority of these national organizations, however, suffer funding and resource limitations that lead them to miss many of the details. Iraq has seen very few cases of perpetrator arrests or being held to account for their actions, which reinforces the continuing threats faced by journalists in Iraq.Īs for the field of monitoring and control, several international organizations are working on monitoring and documenting violations, in coordination with national organizations and stakeholders. Concurrently, the percentage of impunity for those who commit violations against journalists reaches close to 100%. Moreover, many of the people who work in the field of journalism and the media are still subjected to threats, harassment and intimidation in many forms. The number of journalists who have been killed in Iraq since 2003 until 2016 amounts to 450 journalists, including 115 journalists during 2015, three of whom were murdered at the hands of ISIS. Stakeholders consider Iraq to be one of the most dangerous places in the world for media professionals to work in. The report also includes a review of the measures taken by the State, civil society, academia, the media, the UN system, and other international organizations to improve the situation of journalists’ safety at the national level, as well as their opinions on this subject. The report reflects the state of journalists’ safety as reported by various international and national organizations. It covers the period up until the end of 2015. The information is based on the data provided by Iraqi organisations, publications and key stakeholders. This report examines Iraq by drawing on the Safety of Journalists Indicators adopted by UNESCO. The roles and response of media and intermediaries 30 The roles and response of civil society organisations and academia 24Į. The roles and response of State and political actors 14ĭ. The roles and response of the UN system and other extra-national actors with presence within the country xxĬ. Overview of the situation of journalists’ safety in Iraq 10ī. Nizar Al Samarae Standard UNESCO Disclaimers to be added.Ī. Iraqi Journalists’ Rights Defence Association Al Saraji
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