In December 2013, the United Nations General Assembly declared November 2 as the International Day for Impunity for Attacks Against Journalist. The date was chosen for the 2 November 2013 murder of two French journalists, Claude Verlon and Ghislaine Dupont, in Mali.
On the occasion, the speakers said that a new generation of journalists and world media have come forward to protect democracy and humanity. Press freedom is important in strengthening democracy and humanity.
