UNESCO is the lead UN Agency for promoting freedom of expression and safety of journalists as part of its mandate to “promote the free flow of ideas by word and image”.
Peter Noorlander
Researcher at none
media freedom media law journalists safety freedom of expression
My ongoing research includes the safety of journalists, especially in Europe. I research SLAPPs and initiatives that respond to SLAPPs, civic space generally, including threats to civic space such as disinformation spread by 'uncivil society' actors.
Definition of journalists' safety
The ability of journalists (broadly defined) to investigate and publish on issues of public interest without fear of reprisals.Future plans for research on journalists' safety
I carry out annual surveys on the state of freedom of expression in Europe, commissioned by Council of Europe and published as part of the Secretary General's annual reports - ongoing work on SLAPPs (I am currently working to get an initiative off the ground that responds to SLAPPs, Reporters Shield (www.reporters-shield.org) - other work as commissioned.- Research focuses:
- Physical, Psychological, Digital, Financial, Legal
- Methods used in research:
- Interviews, Qualitative content analysis, Quantitative content analysis
- Countries of research focus:
- Global