Freedom of Expression Online

UNESCO works to promote freedom of expression online at a time when the digital ecosystem offers new opportunities but also multiplies challenges for freedom of expression.

Guided by the Windhoek +30 Declaration on information as a public good, we advocate for greater transparency and accountability of digital platforms , including to counter mis- and disinformation and hate speech.

We empower people with media and information literacy skills, support media viability and work to build societal resilience to harmful content online through a range of partnerships and collaborations. We support trustworthy, independent media and work with journalists to address  information needs in times of emergencies.

We also train judicial and law enforcement actors on international standards on freedom of expression to tackle these challenges with a human rights-based approach, and advocate for a digital ecosystem based on the R.O.A.M.-X principles (human rights-based, open, accessible, and multi-stakeholder).