Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, has condemned the killing of social media producer Jorge Méndez Pardo, in a rural part of the municipality of Tibú, Norte de Santander, in Colombia on 27 June.
I condemn the killing of Jorge Méndez Pardo and call for an investigation to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice. Social media producers like Jorge must be protected alongside journalists, given their critical role in providing information to audiences.
Audrey AzoulayUNESCO Director-General
Jorge Méndez Pardo, also known as "Jeykon el líder", was a well-known local social media producer and ran a Facebook page La Gabarra con una imagen diferente. He was reportedly shot and his body was found next to his vehicle.
UNESCO promotes the safety of journalists through global awareness-raising, capacity building and by coordinating the implementation of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity.
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