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SUMMARY:Policy Dialogue on Freedom and Safety of Scientists
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DESCRIPTION:UNESCO will convene a Policy Dialogue on the Freedom and Safet
 y of Scientists at its Headquarters in Paris on 8-9 June 2026. This Dial
 ogue will bring together high-level representatives of Member States\, lea
 ding experts\, and members of the global scientific community to address t
 he increasing challenges affecting the freedom\, safety and integrity of s
 cientific research worldwide. The meeting aims to identify practical and a
 ctionable measures to strengthen national frameworks and enhance internati
 onal cooperation in support of scientific freedom and the protection of re
 searchers.\nThe Dialogue constitutes a key milestone within UNESCO’s Pro
 gramme on the Freedom and Safety of Scientists\, which assists Member Stat
 es in the implementation of the Recommendation on Science and Scientific 
 Researchers (RS|SR). In this context\, the event will provide an opportuni
 ty to present UNESCO’s newly developed Assessment Tool on Freedom of Sci
 ence and Safety of Scientists\, designed to support Member States in evalu
 ating existing policies\, identifying gaps\, and reinforcing national syst
 ems.\nThe Dialogue will also serve as a platform for evidence-based exchan
 ge and peer learning. Participants will hear firsthand testimonies from sc
 ientists and experts\, highlighting current risks and challenges\, while a
 lso examining effective policy responses and good practices. Drawing on in
 sights from Member States’ reporting processes\, discussions will focus 
 on progress achieved\, persisting challenges\, and priority areas for futu
 re action.\nThe meeting builds upon the outcomes of the first online Polic
 y Dialogue held in October 2023\, during which Member States articulated t
 heir concerns\, needs and expectations regarding threats to the scientific
  community. The forthcoming in-person Dialogue seeks to deepen this engage
 ment through direct interaction among policymakers\, experts and stakehold
 ers\, fostering a more coordinated and solution-oriented global response.\
 nThe two-day event will include both a public part (Monday\, 8 June\, 10:3
 0-12:30)\, open to a broad audience\, and closed-door deliberations reserv
 ed for Member States and invited experts from Monday afternoon onwards. Th
 ese discussions will address strategies to strengthen national protection 
 mechanisms\, improve monitoring and reporting\, and advance international 
 cooperation. \nLearn more about the event here.\nPlease kindly note that
  UNESCO is unfortunately not able to provide financial assistance for part
 icipants. We appreciate your understanding.\n\nhttps://indico.un.org/event
 /1023299/
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