The safety of journalists is the responsibility of the whole society

Increasingly frequent attacks on journalists remind us how important it is to protect media freedom and enable journalists to do their work without pressure or fear. We express strong support to all journalists who work daily in the public interest. Independent journalism represents one of the key pillars of a democratic society. Journalists play an important role in informing citizens, addressing socially important topics, and encouraging public dialogue. Recently, we have witnessed increasingly frequent attacks and pressures on journalists, which raises concern and reminds us how important it is to continuously work on strengthening a safe environment for their work. Every journalist should have the opportunity to perform their work professionally and responsibly, without fear of threats or violence. As a civil society organization, we want to send a clear message of support to all journalists who, through their work, contribute to transparency, accountability, and informing the public. Supporting journalists means supporting citizens’ right to be informed. That is why it is important that, as a society, we cultivate a culture of respect for the journalistic profession and together contribute to an environment in which journalists can work freely, professionally, and safely.