Honorable chair, esteemed delegates, and distinguished guests,
Albert Einstein once remarked, 'The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the
people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it.'
Today, the delegation of Ireland takes this sentiment to heart as we gather to address a
crucial matter: press freedom.
Ireland, with its rich literary heritage, understands the vital role that a free press plays in
upholding democratic values. We recognize that while press freedom is essential, it faces
numerous challenges in our modern age.
As Ireland, we emphasize the importance of enacting robust legal frameworks, safeguarding
the rights of journalists, and promoting responsible journalism. Together, let us work
towards an open and transparent media landscape, where truth prevails, voices are
amplified, and societies thrive.
May this Model United Nations conference serve as a platform for constructive dialogue and
collaboration, as we seek effective measures to uphold and protect press freedom. Thank
you.
Honorable chair, fellow delegates, and distinguished guests:
"As Irish poet Oscar Wilde once said, 'The truth is rarely pure and never simple.' Today, the
delegation of Ireland stands before you, recognizing the paramount importance of press
freedom, a cornerstone of democratic societies worldwide.
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the power of the press transcends
borders, transcends boundaries, and plays an instrumental role in shaping public opinion.
Ireland, a nation known for its rich literary heritage, cherishes the freedom of the press as a
fundamental right.
We acknowledge that press freedom is not without challenges, and we must confront them
collectively. As Ireland, we emphasize the need for robust legal frameworks, protection of
journalists' rights, and the promotion of responsible journalism.
Let us unite in our pursuit of an open, transparent, and accountable press, where truth
prevails, voices are heard, and societies flourish. Together, we can ensure that the ink of the
press continues to flow freely, nurturing democracy and fostering a brighter future for all.
Thank you."
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Albert Einstein once said: "The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of people
who are evil, but because of people who do nothing about it".
Today, Ireland's delegation takes this feeling to heart as they gather to address a crucial
issue: freedom of the press.
Ireland, with its rich literary heritage, understands the vital role a free press plays in
upholding democratic values. We recognise that while press freedom is essential, it faces
numerous challenges in our modern age.
As Ireland, we stress the importance of adopting sound legal frameworks, safeguarding the
rights of journalists and promoting responsible journalism. Together, we will work towards
an open and transparent media landscape where truth prevails, voices are amplified and
societies thrive.
May this Model United Nations conference be used as a platform for constructive dialogue
and collaboration as we seek effective measures to uphold and protect press freedom.
Thank you.
In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the power of the press transcends
borders, transcends boundaries, and plays an instrumental role in shaping public opinion.
Ireland, a nation known for its rich literary heritage, cherishes the freedom of the press as a
fundamental right.
We acknowledge that press freedom is not without challenges, and we must confront them
collectively. As Ireland, we emphasize the need for robust legal frameworks, protection of
journalists' rights, and the promotion of responsible journalism.
Honorable chair, fellow delegates, and distinguished guests,
Albert Einstein once said: "The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of people
who are evil, but because of people who do nothing about it".
Today, we all gather here, sharing the power to turn our words into a brighter future,
concerning the topic of press freedom.
The delegation of Ireland cherishes the freedom of the press as a fundamental right and
understands the vital role a free press plays in upholding democratic values. Moreover, this
nation recognizes the numerous challenges, that this right is facing in the actuality.
We hope to achieve agreements that reduce the insecurity of certain governments
regarding newspapers, and to provide security for journalists, who are often the ones who
suffer in this conflict of interests.
The delegation of Ireland looks forward to discussing the given problem to seek effective
measures to uphold and protect press freedom.
Thank you!
The delegation of Japan recognizes the importance of a citizen's freedom of speech and
opinion, therefore we will do all we can for citizens in autocratic regions to obtain these
same rights by making agreements that reduce the insecurity of certain governments with
regard to newspapers, and to provide security for journalists, who are often the ones who
suffer in this conflict of interest.
Edward Snowden once said “Under observation, we act less free, which means we
effectively are less free.”
When reading this for the first time, it makes perfect sense, but if you read more carefully
you can see that online surveillance is not a negative measure imposed by the government.
The Japanese delegation reminds you of a case that happened here in Portugal recently,
when a student prepared an attack on the Faculty of Science, but failed to execute it. And
why? because through online surveillance the police managed to stop the student.
Taking this, and many other cases in consideration, the Japanese delegation looks forward
to discussing the given problems and finding a proper solution for them.
