"The MDP’s response to these urgent needs was twofold: assisting Lebanese media in overcoming the viability crisis caused by the Beirut blasts, and countering the deterioration of freedom of expression and of the safety of journalists, while also maintaining previous efforts to raise awareness on the access to information law. Firstly, UNESCO provided financial and technical support to a Media Recovery Fund created by the Samir Kassir Foundation (SKeyes). The Media Recovery Fund has since its creation supported the economic viability of Lebanese media outlets, as well as has helped journalists affected by the blasts through psychosocial support and through the replacement of damaged equipment. Within the framework of the LiBeirut taskforce, an international initiative launched by UNESCO’s Director- General to support the rehabilitation of the city, UNESCO led an interagency initiative together with UNODC and UNFPA to support civil society projects for communities affected by the blasts. The selected projects focused on freedom of expression, access to information, and media and information literacy, with special attention being granted to youth and women." (p.2)