Tag: UNESCO Unanimously Adopts Pakistan-led Resolution

UNESCO Unanimously Adopts Pakistan-led Resolution on “Countering Disinformation for the Promotion and Protection of Freedom of Expression and Access to Information” Co-sponsored by more than 50 Member States, Pakistan-led resolution entitled “Countering Disinformation for the Promotion and Protection of Freedom of Expression and Access to Information” was unanimously adopted today at the 220th Session of the UNESCO Executive Board, currently underway in Paris. Pakistan took this initiative against the backdrop of proliferation and intensification of disinformation, misinformation and hate speech around the world. Disinformation is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, which is exacerbated by the rapid evolution of digital platforms and communication technologies. Th...