Irene Khan
Irene Khan is a prominent human rights advocate and the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression. She has a distinguished career, having previously served as the Secretary General of Amnesty International, where she focused on global human rights issues. Khan has been a vocal critic of violations of freedom of expression, particularly in conflict zones, and has called for accountability for crimes against journalists and the protection of their rights.
Born on Mar 24, 1956 (69 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | 1 | 8.00 | 0.30% | +0% | 6,486,201 | 19,775 | $26,000 | 79$ |
| Totals | 1 | 6,486,201 | 19,775 | $26,000 | 79$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
El Salvador:
Irene Khan is a UN special rapporteur on the freedom of opinion and expression.
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Germany:
Irene Khan reported the number of reporters killed since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, to be 252.
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Hong Kong:
Irene Khan questioned the legality of Ren Jianfeng's disbarment, stating it was an attempt to silence him.
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Spain:
Irene Khan is the UN Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression who called for the protection of journalists in Gaza.
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Turkey:
Irene Khan criticized the killing of journalists in Gaza, stating it is an attempt to cover up genocide.
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Spain:
Irene Khan emphasized the high number of Palestinian journalists who have been victims of Israeli attacks.
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Canada:
Irene Khan is a special rapporteur on freedom of expression who is alarmed by the threats against journalists.
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United States:
Irene Khan, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression, rejected the accusations against Al-Sharif.
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Slovakia:
Irene Khan is the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression who spoke out against the attacks on journalists.
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Italy:
Irene Khan condemned the online attacks and unfounded accusations against journalists, including Anas al Sharif.
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