In a significant move to address the escalating global crisis of online falsehoods, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has formally adopted a proposal from Pakistan aimed at countering disinformation, misinformation, and hate speech while simultaneously safeguarding freedom of expression.

The initiative, which garnered extensive cross-regional support from member nations, was presented by Ambassador Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, Pakistan’s Permanent Delegate to UNESCO. The presentation took place during the ongoing session of the UNESCO Executive Board being held in the French capital, according to official information today.

According to a statement from the Pakistani Embassy in Paris, the resolution”s widespread endorsement highlights a strong international commitment to protecting the integrity of information in the digital age.

The broad consensus achieved on the measure underscores a growing global urgency to establish frameworks that can effectively combat the spread of harmful and inaccurate narratives online without compromising fundamental rights.