adopts Pakistan sponsored resolution on countering disinformation. Entitled ‘Countering Disinformation for the Promotion and Protection of Freedom of Expression

Paris: October 17, 2024

UNESCO adopts Pakistan sponsored resolution on countering disinformation. Entitled ‘Countering Disinformation for the Promotion and Protection of Freedom of Expression and Access to Information’ the resolution steered by Pakistan and co-sponsored by 50 member states was adopted by consensus at the 220th Session of UNESCO Executive Board underway in Paris. Pakistan’s Ambassador & Permanent Delegate Asim Iftikhar Ahmad thanked member states for their invaluable inputs and support leading to consensus adoption of the text that underscores disinformation as representing one of the most pressing challenges of our time, and puts UNESCO at the center of a multi-dimensional and multi-stakeholder approach to counter disinformation, misinformation and hate speech for effective promotion and protection of freedom of expression and access to information as the lead UN agency mandated in the field. A large number of delegations speaking on the occasion noted that the increasing threat posed by disinformation was a shared concern that needed to be addressed through close coordination and collective efforts of member states and all stakeholders