Joint Declaration on Protection of Freedom of Expression and Diversity in the Digital Terrestrial Transition

The United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Representative on Freedom of the Media, the Organization of American States (OAS) Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information, recognise the potential of a robust, diverse media to promote the free flow of information and ideas in society, through both providing voice opportunities and satisfying information needs and other interests, thereby contributing to democracy, social cohesion and broad participation in decision-making