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Recommendation 27
27
Accepted
Paragraph: 43
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 AI-generated
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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Paragraph Reference:
43
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government · verbatim extract
Accepted
The FCDO is providing funding to initiatives designed to help journalists and media organisations protect their identity and safety in Myanmar. The FCDO is also providing funding to media partners through the Joint Peace Fund. Further information cannot be provided on these projects in order to ensure the ongoing security of our partners.
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