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"Access by the public to information should be guaranteed by the diversity of the sources and means of information available to it, thus enabling each individual to check the accuracy of facts and to appraise events objectively. To this end, journalists must have freedom to report and the fullest possible facilities of access to information."

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UNESCO: Declaration on Fundamental Principles concerning the Contribution of the Mass Media to Strengthening the Peace and International Understanding, to the Promotion of Human Rights and to Countering Racialism, Apartheid and Incitement to War., art. II.2

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Declaration on Fundamental Principles concerning the Contribution of the Mass Media to Strengthening the Peace and International Understanding, to the Promotion of Human Rights and to Countering Racialism, Apartheid and Incitement to War.

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The right of the media to gather information, including from confidential sources without government interference, should be assured.
The state should endeavor to ensure a pluralistic media that allows its citizens to access a variety of viewpoints and media outlets.