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We recommend that the Government explore ways to provide core funding and resourcing support to...
Recommendation
We recommend that the Government explore ways to provide core funding and resourcing support to independent ethnic language media organisations.
Government Response Summary
The UK government recognises the work of ethnic media organisations and supports smaller partners through its PROTECT programme, providing emergency funds in response to the coup and intending to support female journalists.
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Government Response
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Government Response
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HM Government
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The UK recognises the important work done by local media in Myanmar, including ethnic media organisations who share key, verified information in local languages. Through the PROTECT programme the UK supports smaller ethnic media partners. It has responded flexibly to the coup by providing emergency funds to support the changing media needs. In particular, it will seek to support female journalists due to the additional threats they face.
Source
Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
Inquiry
The Myanmar crisis
Report
Fourth Report - The UK Government's Response to the Myanmar Crisis
16 Jul 2021
HC 203
Addressee Bodies
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Timeline
Recommendation age
5.0 yrs
Report published
16 Jul 2021