The International Federation of Journalists numbers a total of 234 media killings in the country since 2003.

UNESCO: Communication and Information

Among those testifying in support of Mr Vaxevanis is the president of the International Federation of Journalists, Jim Boumelha.

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According to the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), these killings bring to 127 the total of media staff killed in Iraq since 2003.

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At least 161 media workers have been killed in Iraq since the start of the war, according to the International Federation of Journalists which reports 60 deaths this year alone.

UNESCO: Communication and Information

In the effort to strengthen the safety of journalists on the ground, UNESCO works with various organizations such as International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in 2011 to train journalists in India and also through advocacy campaigns.

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