Washington Foreign Press Center briefing on "Threats Faced by Exiled Journalists"

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Washington Foreign Press Center briefing on "Threats Faced by Exiled Journalists,"' on December 13, 2023. Transcript: https://www.state.gov/briefings-foreign-press-centers/transnational-repression-against-journalists Briefers: Jessica White, Senior Research Analyst, Freedom House and Grady Vaughan, Research Associate, Freedom House. In this on-the-record virtual briefing, research experts from Freedom House discuss findings in their recent report that details threats faced by exiled journalists. “A Light that Cannot be Extinguished: Exiled Journalists and Transnational Repression” is based on interviews with journalists who have fled conflict and government attacks in their home countries and sought refuge in democracies across Europe and North America. The report examines how their work, key to upholding democracy and defending human rights, is being impacted through continued efforts by authoritarian governments to intimidate, harass, and silence then even across borders. It includes recommendations for government, civil society, and the private sector to enhance efforts to support journalism in exile. The mission of the Foreign Press Centers is to assist foreign media in their coverage of the United States by providing firsthand access to both government and non-government experts to gain a deeper understanding of U.S. politics, history, values, and culture. The views expressed by briefers not affiliated with the Department of State or U.S. government are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of State or the U.S. government. Participation in Foreign Press Center programming by briefers not affiliated with the Department of State or U.S. government does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation of their views. ---------- Under the leadership of the President and Secretary of State, the U.S. Department of State leads America’s foreign policy through diplomacy, advocacy, and assistance by advancing the interests of the American people, their safety and economic prosperity. On behalf of the American people we promote and demonstrate democratic values and advance a free, peaceful, and prosperous world. The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President's chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President's foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development. Get updates from the U.S. Department of State at www.state.gov and on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/statedept Twitter: https://twitter.com/StateDept Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/statedept Flickr: https://flickr.com/photos/statephotos/ Subscribe to the State Department Blog: https://www.state.gov/blogs Watch on-demand State Department videos: https://video.state.gov/ Subscribe to The Week at State e-newsletter: http://ow.ly/diiN30ro7Cw State Department website: https://www.state.gov/ Careers website: https://careers.state.gov/ White House website: https://www.whitehouse.gov/ Terms of Use: https://state.gov/tou #StateDepartment #DepartmentofState #Diplomacy