The 68th World Congress of the International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and journalists, was inaugurated today at the United Nations in Geneva. In his opening remarks, U,N. Under Secretary-General and Director General of the UN Office at Geneva Michael Møller, underscored the challenges faced by free and independent media around the world. `When journalists are targeted, societies as a whole pay a price`, he said, condemning attacks on the media. Urging media to engage in constructive journalism to play the role of the fourth estate, Møller said: `It`s not about positive, upbeat news. It is not about seeing the world through rose-coloured glasses....
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