Al Jazeera English published this video item, entitled “‘Journalism under digital siege’: UNESCO hosts conference in Uruguay” – below is their description.
UNESCO is hosting the annual World Press Freedom Day Global Conference, under the theme Journalism under Digital Siege, in a hybrid format in Uruguay.
Journalists’ safety, the digital era’s impact on freedom of expression and access to information and privacy are being discussed at the conference.
Journalists in countries like Myanmar, Mexico and Uganda say it is harder than ever to do their jobs safely, many face violence and persecution.
Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Punta Del Este in Uruguay.
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Al Jazeera English YouTube Channel
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