Global press body WAN-IFRA has called on governments and international institutions to prioritise journalists’ safety as it claimed that at least 1127 journalists have died doing their job since 1992.

The board of press owners' body WAN-IFRA said the news industry should propose ideas for improving the safety and protection of journalists and work together to support journalists reporting in unsafe environments.

A resolution on this issue is set to be discussed at the World News Media Congress in Washington DC this week. Over 900 editors, publishers and other senior news executives are expected to attend the congress, which is taking place alongside the World Editors Forum and World Advertising Forum.