| Hi there, Yesterday was International Right to Know Day, also known as Universal Access to Information Day. It’s a subject we feel particularly strongly about here at Transparency International, so this week we’re celebrating the people who bring to light information that the corrupt would rather keep hidden. Journalists play a vital role in exposing the corrupt and their methods, and too often they face threats, violence, arrest, and even death as a result. In the past 25 years, at least 252 journalists have been killed for their reporting on corruption stories. It’s something Khadija Ismayilova knows about all too well. The Azerbaijani investigative journalist spent 18 months in prison on charges that have been described as politically motivated. Her reporting has revealed high-level corruption in Azerbaijan, including opaque dealings related to the country’s ruling family. This week, Khadija was jointly awarded the “Alternative Nobel Prize” by the Stockholm-based Right Livelihood Foundation. On Tuesday, we joined Reporters Without Borders and 130 other NGOs and media organisations in the #protectjournalists campaign. We’re calling for the UN to appoint a Special Representative for the Safety of Journalists who can lead the fight to ensure that no journalists are harmed because of their work. Use the hashtag #protectjournalists to show your support! | 
