I condemn the murder of Luis Enrique Ramirez. The killing of Ramirez once again reminds us of the high toll journalists are paying in the exercise of their role as society’s watchdogs. It is therefore of fundamental importance for society as a whole that the perpetrators of this crime be brought to justice and that measures be taken to strengthen protection mechanisms to ensure a safe working environment for journalists. Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO
Founder of the online publication Fuentes Fidedignas, Ramirez also wrote a column for El Debate newspaper. His last column was published on 3 May, World Press Freedom Day. He had previously worked for national newspapers El Financiero, El Nacional and La Jornada.
UNESCO promotes the safety of journalists through global awareness-raising, capacity building and a range of actions, notably in the framework of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.
Πηγή: UNESCO