The roll call of loss and tragedy in journalism during 2022 is dominated by the death tally in Ukraine, where 12 journalists and other media workers were killed, followed by Mexico (11), Haiti (7), Pakistan (5) and Colombia and the Philippines at 4 killings each.
The IFJ says that the lack of action and political will to tackle impunity for crimes committed against journalists is contributing to the current safety crisis in media and calls for an International Convention at the United Nations dedicated to the protection of journalists and media professionals.