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UNESCO Director-General condemns killing of Juan Jumalon in the Philippines
I condemn the killing of Juan Jumalon. Journalists must be protected in the exercise of their activities, and I call on the national authorities to bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice.
Jumalon, also known as DJ Johnny Walker, was the regular host of a radio programme on 94.7 Gold Mega Calamba FM. He was fatally shot at a home-based radio station while broadcasting. The president of the Philippines condemned the killing and ordered an investigation.
UNESCO promotes the through global awareness-raising, capacity building and by coordinating the implementation of the on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.
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鈥淪ince wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed鈥 鈥 UNESCO Constitution, 1945.
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