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<p>The British Ambassador in Peru raised Media Freedom with Foreign Minister Popolizio
on 24 June, extending to him an invitation to the Global Conference on Media Freedom
in London in July.</p><p>In his opening speech at the Conference, the former Foreign
Secretary hailed the work of Investigative Journalist Gustavo Gorriti of IDL-Reporteros,
noting that he "has brought to light a series of corruption scandals involving
business, the government and the judiciary". Mr Gorriti sent a video message
in support of the Conference, and his fellow investigative journalists Paola Ugaz
and Pedro Salinas were able to attend at the British Government's invitation.</p><p>The
United Kingdom is fully committed to the promotion of media freedom and the protection
of journalists. In 2019, the former Foreign Secretary announced our launch of the
international campaign to end the climate of impunity and mobilise a consensus behind
protection of journalists worldwide. We are currently considering how this campaign
can best add value and reinforce existing mechanisms, including those of the UN and
other international organisations. We have held discussions with Reporters Without
Borders and are actively reviewing their proposal for a dedicated UN position on this
issue.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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