That is the word from the United Nations organisation UNESCO as it marks International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.
The International Federation for Journalists says, when other media workers besides journalists are included, the number of killings jumps to around 2,000.
The federation's Asia Pacific acting director, Jane Worthington, says the initiative to set aside a day to mark their deaths is an important reminder of the issues journalists face.
This year alone, the federation reports, 73 journalists and media workers have been killed worldwide. Nine of every 10 such killings go unpunished.
The recent death of Saudi Arabian journalist and critic Jamal Khashoggi, killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, has captured global attention.
Saudi Arabia has admitted his killing was premeditated, but questions still remain about exactly who in government circles was involved.
Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance chief executive Paul Murphy says that case, along with many others, shows why the current negative rhetoric surrounding the media and journalism is dangerous.
The deadliest countries for journalists this year have been Afghanistan, Syria, Yemen and Mexico.
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