UK and Canada giving $4M to global media defense fund

The United Kingdom and Canada are joining forces and funds to a new global media defense fund, according to CNN.

The $4 million fund will be administered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. 

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The funds will be used to support, train, and provide legal help for journalists around the world. The UK is giving $3.75 million over the next five years while Canada is giving just over $765,050. 

There will also be funds to promote press freedom around the world and there will be a contact group of like minded countries that will lobby together when the media comes under attack. 

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