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"States have a special obligation to take rapid and effective measures to prevent, protect, investigate, prosecute and punish attacks, threats, intimidation and harassment, offline and online, against journalists and other media workers, including against their property and families, during election periods, particularly where State actors are or may be involved. This obligation is especially pronounced in relation to female journalists and individuals belonging to marginalised groups."

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UN (OHCHR), OAS, OSCE: Joint Declaration on Freedom of Expression and Elections in the Digital Age , para. 1.c.iii

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Joint Declaration on Freedom of Expression and Elections in the Digital Age

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Safety and ability of journalists and other media actors to work in full freedom should be protected, with any harassment and violence, offline and online, promptly investigated and liability imposed.