Reposted by Jake Tapper
The statement by CPJ (Committee to Protect Journalists) addresses the arbitrary detention of journalists Evan Gershkovich and Jose Ruben Zamora by Russia and Guatemala, respectively. It calls for their immediate release based on a UN expert finding, thus engaging in public discourse by addressing issues of press freedom and human rights.
- The statement strives to do no harm by advocating for the release of journalists who are being held arbitrarily, which aligns with the principle of doing no harm. [+2]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects the privacy and dignity of the journalists by focusing on their unjust detention rather than any personal details, and it does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech. [+2]Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The statement promotes understanding, empathy, and compassion by highlighting the plight of the detained journalists and calling for their release. [+2]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in constructive criticism of the actions of Russia and Guatemala without resorting to personal attacks or ad hominem arguments. [+2]Principle 4:I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
- The statement uses CPJ's influence to advocate for the betterment of society by promoting press freedom and human rights. [+2]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement upholds the principles of free speech and uses CPJ's platform responsibly and with integrity by addressing a significant public issue. [+2]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.