A free press is the heartbeat of democracy. Society depends on journalists who shine a light on injustice and hold those in power accountable. Yet across the world, journalists continue to be killed, tortured, harassed, detained and forced into exile.  The  International Federation of Journalists reported how fatal the pursuit of truth has been in many parts of the world in 2025.  International humanitarian law is clear: journalists are civilians and must be protected at all times. Every attack