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UNESCO launches Towards Democracy in Iraq website
In the context of the undergoing constitutional process in Iraq, UNESCO launches a new website dedicated to the media and human rights. It offers relevant and easily accessible information and key publications on these issues.
2005/2006 is a key period for development and democratisation in Iraq, framed by the elections that took place in January 2005 and the target to adopt a new Constitution by the end of this year. The constitutional process requires professional independent media that can provide reliable and credible information as well as a platform for debate and dialogue. UNESCO has developed various programmes that seek to strengthen human rights and democracy by building local capacities.
Towards Democracy in Iraq website has been created in the framework of UNESCO's programme Media and Human Rights Support for the Iraqi Constitutional Process, which is part of a larger United Nations project on assistance to the Iraqi Constitution.
This programme strongly supports the development of a national Iraqi media and communication policy that promotes freedom of expression, respect for free and sustainable media and free access to information in line with internationally recognised standards. It includes safety training for journalists, given that, while Iraq more than ever needs independent, accurate and professional reporting, the risks for journalists there are still great.
Source UNESCO
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