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Akufo-Addo’s body language to freedom of the press disturbing – Manasseh Azure
Award-winning investigative journalist Manasseh Azure Awuni says President Akufo-Addo and his government's nonchalant attitude towards press freedom in the country is very worrying.He said various state actors close to the presidency have…
Freedom of the student press around the world
For World Press Freedom Day, the Student Press Law Center and PEN America co-sponsored a panel discussion at the UNESCO World Conference in Ponte del Este, Uruguay, and broadcast on Zoom around the world. SPLC Board Member Pratika…
Journalists demonstrate to demand press freedom in Tunisia
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Tunisian journalists protested on Thursday…
Progress towards press freedom in Sierra Leone but there are emerging threats – Welcome to the…
Ahmed Sahid Nasralla: Sierra Leone Telegraph: May 5, 2022:
On May 3, 2022, SLAJ joined the world in observing World Press Freedom Day 2022. And this is SLAJ's official statement marking the day.
FREEDOM OF THE PRESS STATUS
Since the…
Ghana’s Media Freest Ever – NPP Responds to World Press Freedom Rankings
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) condemned parts of the 2022 World Press Freedom Index that called the Akufo-Addo administration "intolerant of criticism from citizens and the media."The party argued that in contrast, the media under the NPP…
World Press Freedom Day, Tourism Event and Other Topics – PGA Spokesperson Briefing
WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY
Today is World Press Freedom Day.
General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid took part in a high-level dialogue on press freedom and the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity. The…
German foundation trains African journalists to promote press freedom
Some of the participants in the training in Germany.
A German organization, Taz Panter Foundation, claims to train African journalists to promote journalism.
A member of the foundation's board of directors, Ms. Konny Gellenbeck,…
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World Press Freedom Day 2022: On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, a message from the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay “We must all do more to face the risks and seize the opportunities of the digital age. On this World…
Why is World Press Freedom Day celebrated on May 3? Everything you need to know about its history…
New Delhi | Simran Srivastava: World Press Freedom Day is observed annually on May 3 to raise awareness of the importance of press freedom in the provision of information and to remind governments to respect the right to freedom of…
Cambodia reiterates its commitment to defend press freedom
The Ministry of Information sent its congratulations and reaffirmed its commitment to continue to defend press freedom in Cambodia.
In his remarks on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day 2022, Minister of Information Khieu Kanharith…
World Press Freedom Day 2022
Many IFJ affiliates are taking action to mark World Press Freedom Day on 3 May. Here is a non-exhaustive list of their initiatives.Cambodia: CamboJA, in collaboration with UNESCO and other CSO partners of the World Press Freedom Day…
Human rights: Belarusian journalists win World Press Freedom Prize |
BAJ was established in 1995 as a non-governmental association of media workers with the aim of promoting freedom of expression and independent journalism in Belarus.
It gathers more 1,300 associated journalistsand is a member of the…
World Press Freedom Day | Moonshot News
World Press Freedom Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1993. The date chosen for this annual celebration is 3 May.
From May 2-5, 2022, UNESCO and the Republic of Uruguay will host the annual World Press…
Group of Belarusian Journalists Wins UNESCO Press Freedom Prize | Economic news
By Yuras Karmanau, Associated PressLVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus' main organization of independent journalists has received a UNESCO prize for press freedom.The Belarusian Association of Journalists has been named the winner of the 2022…
Group of Belarusian Journalists Wins UNESCO Press Freedom Prize
“For twenty-five years, the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano Prize has drawn the world's attention to the bravery of journalists around the world who sacrifice so much in the search for truth…
Ministry of Information to host World Press Freedom Day
The Ministry of Information, in collaboration with UNESCO, will organize World Press Freedom Day 2022 on May 3 under the theme “Journalism under the digital siege” to encourage and develop initiatives that promote freedom of press.…
World Press Freedom Day Panel: How to Counter Digital Authoritarianism | About Us | DW
Digital authoritarianism – when governments assert their power and control information using digital tools and the internet – disrupts journalism and can put journalists and human rights defenders at risk. Deployed to influence citizens,…
On World Press Freedom Day, DW Akademie panelists reflect on how to counter digital authoritarianism…
Digital authoritarianism – when governments assert their power and control information using digital tools and the internet – disrupts journalism and can put journalists themselves, as well as human rights defenders, at risk . Used to…
No need to ‘defend’ press freedom ‘because it exists’, says Hong Kong…
Hong Kong's only candidate for chief executive, John Lee, has said freedom of the press exists in the city, so there is no need to ask him to "defend" it.
John Lee. File Photo: John Lee Campaign.
“Freedom of the press still…
Press Club Southwest Florida Press Freedom Luncheon
How are free speech attacks affecting our Southwest Florida community? Will the erosion of press freedom and the continued hacking of Florida sun laws kill local news? What are news leaders living in Southwest Florida? To celebrate World…
Nadine Dorries pledges to use safe web law to protect press freedom
Nadine Dorries pledges to use safe web law to protect press freedomNadine Dorries is committed to improving online safety laws to protect press freedomThere were concerns about the impacts of the government's online security…
What the US government report says about freedom of the press in India
New Delhi: In its recent report on the state of human rights in India, the US State Department identified several instances where freedom of the press has been violated - noting that there have been instances where the government "…
Press Freedom Day to feature Nobel Peace Prize Laureates | The Guardian Nigeria News
World Press Freedom Day 2022 is expected to engage Nobel Peace Prize laureates. The event is co-organized with the Nobel Peace Summit on the role of journalism in promoting peace.
Under the…
CPJ calls on Sri Lankan government to respect press freedom despite national state of emergency
New York, April 4, 2022 – The Sri Lankan government must respect freedom of the press, ensure unrestricted access to social media and communication platforms, and allow the media to operate freely and independently…
Abuse of the law stifles press freedom
Say speakers; Noab honors 11 newspapers
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EU attacks press freedom in Europe and defends press freedom in Mexico
The European Parliament is concerned about freedom of the press and through a resolution, “condemns the frequent attacks on media freedom and journalists” in Mexico, while Europe itself imposes a blanket ban on Russian media.…
How Native American Tribal Newspapers Lead the Way for Press Freedom
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"John", the editor of a small Native American tribal newspaper, asked VOA to protect his identity. His newspaper, like about 72% of the media in Indian Country, is owned and funded by the tribal government. And because the…
Press freedom in Kyrgyzstan is headed in the wrong direction – The Diplomat
Debate | Opinion | Central Asia
We have seen how important it is for the citizens of a country to know the truth and be exposed to more than propaganda.…
CPI findings on press freedom in Kashmir A revealing indictment against the J&K administration:…
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference said on Monday that the findings of the Indian Press Council (PCI) Committee of Inquiry (FFC) into press freedom in Kashmir are a telling accusation of how the!-->!-->…
Report of the Press Council on the indictment for the freedom of the press of the national…
The National Conference (NC) on Monday called the findings of a Press Council of India committee on press freedom in Kashmir a “revealing indictment” of the authorities’ treatment of the press in the region.!-->…
RSF opens press freedom center in Lviv, delivery of first bulletproof vests
"We came here to express our solidarity with Ukrainian journalists and provide them with the best possible assistance in covering the war," said RSF Secretary General Christophe Deloire.
Accompanied by Oksana Romaniuk, director of the…
Mexico rejects EU press freedom resolution: ‘We are no longer anyone’s colony’
Mexico's government on Thursday delivered an unorthodox and sardonic response to a European Parliament resolution calling on it to step up protections for the press and human rights defenders, amid a growing number of journalist murders in…
Zimbabwe: Chamisa, predator of press freedom
When Nelson Chamisa formed a new political party which he called the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), many people expected there to be a paradigm shift from the MDC, in which the first was rooted.
Chamisa marketed the new formation as…
March 15 Deadline for World Press Freedom Canada Award Nominations
OTTAWA (ON), March 10, 2022 /CNW/ - World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce that nominations for its 2022 Press Freedom Award are now open. The award honors a journalist or media worker for their outstanding…
EU media ban violates press freedom – Opinion
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday that the European Union would ban Russian television channels such as Russia Today and Sputnik from broadcasting and publishing in the European…
Open Letter to Ottawa Police Regarding Press Freedom Violations
This is an open letter from the Canadian Association of Journalists to the Ottawa police
OTTAWA (ON), February 21, 2022 /CNW/ - Dear Mr. Steve Belltemp worker Ottawa chief of police department,
I am writing to you in my capacity as…
Mafias blackmail in name of press freedom: Prime Minister Imran Khan
Prime Minister Imran Khan denies imposing media restrictions through the PECA order. -News/DossierISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan says the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca) is not new and is aimed at stopping the filth…
The MQM-P is committed to supporting the JAC on freedom of the press
CARACHI:
A delegation from the Joint Action Committee (JAC) in a meeting with the leadership of the Muttahida Qaumi-Pakistan Movement on Saturday called the recent amendment to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) via an…
JAC representatives meet with party leaders
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi-Pakistan Movement (MQMP) leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said on Saturday that his party would never support any measure aimed at undermining press freedom in the country. The statement was released after a…
PPP is committed to freedom of the press, says Bilawal
Board members of the Joint Pakistani Media Action Committee met with Chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, to express their concerns over the draconian laws enacted by the Pakistani government Tehreek-e-…
Police overbid journalist’s notes ‘deeply concerning’ for press freedom | News
West Midlands Police's attempt to force a journalist and former Labor MP to hand over notes of his interview with a man suspected of involvement in the Birmingham pub bombings is 'deeply concerning' for freedom of the press, heard the Old…
Student Press Freedom Day 2022 – La PRAIRIE
Journalists around the world are facing threats for shedding light on a controversial subject. People who aren't involved in the news don't always know how stories are covered and reported to the public – it's a process.
Student…
Greek politicians bicker over expelled MEP who criticized government for press freedom –…
EU lawmaker Giorgios Kyrtsos, who was expelled last week from the centre-right ruling New Democracy (European People's Party), said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was more arrogant than Hungary's Viktor Orbán.
On…
Podcast: Freedom of the press, convoy protests and safety of journalists
E&P Exclusives
In January 2022, the Reuters Institute published "Trends and Forecasts in Journalism, Media and Technology 2022". In the report,…
The Guardian’s view on privacy and freedom of the press law: not finding a balance |…
PEver since Andrew's decision to cut his losses and settle with Virginia Giuffre has made headlines. But perhaps the most significant legal activity this week took place in London rather than New York, with worrying implications for press…
Press Freedom Ranking Based on National Media Laws, Not Quality: News Veteran Patrick Daniel
SINGAPORE - The commonly quoted Reporters Without Borders (RSF) index reflects its rating of the media laws in a country, rather than the quality of journalism in that country, Mr. Patrick Daniel said Thursday (February 17th).
He noted…
Revocation of MediaOne license is a crackdown on press freedom in India: prominent figures
New Delhi: Several parliamentarians, lawyers, editors and activists on Monday showed their support for the Malayalam news channel MediaOne, saying the revocation of its license by the Union government over "unspecified" security concerns…
Eminent Personalities – The New Indian Express
By PTI
NEW DELHI: Several parliamentarians, lawyers, editors and activists on Monday showed their support for Malayalam news channel MediaOne, saying the Centre's revocation of its license for "unspecified"…
“Repression of press freedom”: MPs and activists criticize the banning of the Mediaone channel |…
Several parliamentarians, lawyers, editors and human rights activists on Monday showed their support for the Malayalam news channel MediaOne, saying the Center's revocation of its license for "unspecified" security concerns represents…
Palin’s New York Times launches broader showdown with press freedom
Welcome back to Opening Argument, a column in which I dive into the disputes facing lower courts and unpack complicated litigation. On the agenda today, a preview of Sarah Palin's libel lawsuit against the New York Times could limit press…
Turkey steps up attacks on press freedom
By John Solomou |
Update: February 14, 2022 8:04 a.m. STI
Nicosia Feb. 14 (ANI): The Turkish government, led by…
Press freedom is ‘game over’: International media watchdog says Hong Kong is becoming a…
Hong Kong is becoming a "city of fear" where "open discussion is stifled" and national security legislation "effectively acts as a common thread for all journalists", writes the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ ) in its…
FIRE Launches Student Press Freedom Initiative to Combat Censorship in Student Media
A forthcoming FIRE study found that more than 60% of academic journals experience at least one case of administrative censorship each year.
Let it sink in.
This tells us two things: First, censorship is a widespread problem in student…
Press Freedom: Why Mexican Journalists Risk Violence to Obtain Information
Is it worth risking your life to cover the news? Mexican reporters ask themselves this question all the time, working as they do in the most dangerous place in the world for journalists outside of war zones.Five reporters have…
Press freedom declines rapidly over the years
Media freedom has steadily declined in recent years, partly as a result of undemocratic and illiberal pressures and practices and the misuse of digital technologies to restrict media freedom, Media Freedom…
Chronicle of Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: My Lawsuit Against the Attorney General Defends Freedom of the…
On Monday, I filed a federal lawsuit against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita.I filed a complaint…
Government rejects ranking on World Press Freedom Index, question methodology and sample size
New Delhi: In response to India's ranking of 142nd in its world press freedom index, the government clarified its position by saying it does not subscribe to the views and rankings of Reporters Without Borders.
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Why press freedom and ending FGM are linked in Somalia
By AGGREY MUTAMBO
Freedom of the press and female genital mutilation (FGM) may be unrelated issues around the world, but in Somalia stakeholders believe achieving one will depend on the other.On Sunday, as the world marked the…
India arrests IIOJ&K journalist amid press freedom crackdown
SRINAGAR: A prominent journalist from illegally occupied Indian Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) has been arrested by police and accused of 'glorifying terrorism' and 'spreading false news' in the disputed territory, where a crackdown…
Botswana pushes warrantless surveillance bill, threatening press freedom
The IPI urges the government to withdraw the legislation and engage in wider stakeholder consultation
IPI Contributor Kelsey Carolan
February 1, 2022
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Nominations now open for World Press Freedom Canada’s 2022 Freedom of the Press and Spencer…
OTTAWA (ON), February 3, 2022 /CNW/ - World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce that nominations for its 2022 Press Freedom Award are now open. The award honors a journalist or media worker for their outstanding…
3 Questions: Women’s Rights and Growing Threats to Press Freedom Around the World | MIT News
For Ada Petriczko, being born a woman can be a matter of life and death. Originally from Poland, she reports on sexual violence and gender injustice around the world. As a human rights journalist, her mission is…
House Passes Senate Bill Declaring August 30 National Press Freedom Day │GMA News Online
The House of Representatives passed a Senate bill declaring August 30 each year National Press Freedom Day. Senate Bill 670 passed the House as an amendment to House Bill 9182 during the plenary session on Wednesday. On Monday,…
Press freedom under threat in Botswana – CAJ News Africa
from ODIRILE TOTENG in Gaborone, BotswanaGABORONE, (CAJ News) – THE media fraternity is concerned about Botswana's plans to enact legislation allowing police and other investigators to intercept journalists'…
Press freedom in Pakistan deteriorated in 2021: report
Karachi, January 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Council of Pakistani Newspaper Editors (CPNE) has released a report to highlight how much press freedom has deteriorated in 2021 compared to the previous two years.
In the report titled "Pakistan…
Eastern Africa Editors Society to hold World Press Freedom Day in Tanzania
The Eastern Africa Editors Society (EAES) will organize this year's World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) activities in Tanzania on May 3, 2022.
This will be the third regional meeting and the first to be held physically.
Confirming the…
‘Systematic fear’: How India undermined press freedom in Kashmir | Press Freedom News
For five years, Sajad Gul has written about the conflict ravaging his homeland of Indian-administered Kashmir, a disputed Himalayan territory where armed rebellion and brutal Indian repression have raged for more than three decades.
That…
Biden is only carrying on the legacy of ever-deteriorating press freedom through his actions
US President Joe Biden's latest abusive remarks to a Fox News reporter have sparked controversy and raised questions about his administration's stance on free speech. In his first year in office, President Biden signed a number of…
In Kashmir, India beats freedom of the press – and journalists
SRINAGAR – For five years, Sajad Gul has written about the conflict ravaging his homeland, a disputed Himalayan territory where violent armed rebellion and India's brutal counterinsurgency have raged for more than three decades.That changed…
Not a numbers game: nuance needed to measure press freedom in Southeast Asia | News |…
“By writing, they are trying to uplift their communities and shine a light on stories of injustice,” said Sahnaz Melasandy, Network and Report Coordinator. co-author. More than numbersReporters Without Borders (RSF) recorded this at least…
Press freedom fighter Jodie Ginsberg expands her fight
Jodie Ginsberg was running a small free speech organization in London in 2014 when Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab walked into her office.He had recently been released from prison for organizing democratic rallies during the…
As Biden wraps up his first year in office, press freedom advocates share their priorities
In the days ahead, minute-by-minute stories of President Biden's wins, losses and struggles will be joined by in-depth critiques of the president's first year in office. The Fox crowd says he's already a failure. Some in the progressive…
Another blow to press freedom in Hong Kong
In Hong Kong, press freedom continues to be eroded as journalists and pro-democracy media platforms are targeted by authorities.
Just two days after Boxing Day in December last year, the acting editor of the now-closed pro-democracy digital…
Eatala and Sravan defend press freedom – the New Indian Express
Through Express news service
HYDERABAD: BJP MP Eatala Rajender on Saturday called on the people of Telangana, regardless of their ideologies and political affiliation, to protect press freedom, as this would…
Afghanistan. How press freedom has collapsed since the Taliban took over
Selma (name changed) was a journalist and activist who lived and worked in Panjshir province in eastern Afghanistan. She lost her job after the Taliban took control of the war-ravaged country in August.
After being threatened, she has…
Hong Kong leader says she cannot accept claims that press freedom is at risk of extinction
HONG KONG, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she could not accept suggestions that press freedom in the city was facing "extinction", days only after police raided online media and arrested seven people,…
Hong Kong’s Lam: media shutdowns unrelated to press freedom
Lam said the government respects the rule of law in Hong Kong and that when she took office for the first time, she opened government press conferences to online sites and met with the Association of…
Hong Kong Leader Rejects Allegations of “Extinction” of Press Freedom | Freedom of…
Journalists face increasing pressure on Chinese territory with the shutdown of three independent media outlets since the imposition of the security law.Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said she could not accept suggestions that press freedom in…
Hong Kong journalist tops ’10 most urgent’ list focused on China’s press freedom
1. Jimmy Lai Chee-yingHong Kong media entrepreneur and democracy advocate Jimmy Lai Chee-ying is serving a 20-month prison sentence, while also awaiting trial on national security and fraud charges, and faces a life sentence . Lai founded…
China blocks press freedom in Hong Kong, targets Taiwan
The prospect of freedom of the press and of expression is becoming increasingly murky in Hong Kong, as the consequences of Beijing's repressive pressure on the press in the former British colony reverberate in Taiwan as well. Today,…
Press freedom downward spiral continues after Hong Kong arrests
In response to the arrest this morning of current and former senior executives and board members of the Hong Kong media outlet Stand News for alleged "seditious publication", Amnesty International Deputy Secretary General Kyle Ward, said…
UNESCO calls for nominations for World Press Freedom Prize
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)/Guillermo Cano invites nominations for its World Press Freedom Prize
The prize aims to reward, each year, each person, organization or institution that has made a…
With freedom of the press, “American leadership really matters”
The work of journalists is becoming increasingly dangerous, with record numbers of arrests for their coverage and dozens of deaths each year.
As of December, more than 290 journalists were in jail for their work and at least 24 had been…
Julian Assange and freedom of the press
Sir, - It is to be welcomed that a prominent Irish Times commentator is covering the media trial of the century, that of Julian Assange (Fintan O'Toole, "Assange being persecuted to scare off future…
Lawsuits and media killings in India restrict press freedom, experts say
The prosecutions, murders and intimidation of journalists in India contribute to the country's bad luck in the eyes of media watchdogs.
In its latest report, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) noted that India tied with Yemen for the number…
Government disagrees with India’s ranking in World Press Freedom Index: Minister I&B
The Center disagrees with the conclusions drawn by Reporters Without Borders on press freedom in India for various reasons, including the very small sample size and little or no emphasis on the fundamentals of democracy, the…
Center disagrees with India’s ranking in World Press Freedom Index
On Tuesday, the Center disagreed with India's low ranking in the World Press Freedom Index prepared by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders. The government claimed the report was based on a small sample and gave little or no…
“Prosecuting Assange will have a devastating impact on press freedom”
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Anurag Thakur in Parliament – The New Indian Express
Through PTI
NEW DELHI: The Center does not agree with the conclusions drawn by Reporters Without Borders on press freedom in India for various reasons, including the very small sample size and little or no…
India: Government disagrees with India’s ranking in World Press Freedom Index: Minister…
The Center disagrees with the conclusions drawn by Reporters Without Borders on press freedom in India for various reasons, including the very small sample size and little or no emphasis on the fundamentals of democracy, the Ministry of…
EU expresses concern over Polish media bill and impact on press freedom
People take part in a rally to protest against a media bill passed by the Polish parliament which critics say aims to affect the operations of the TVN24 news channel owned by the American company Discovery Inc, in Krakow, Poland, December…
Greek journalists denounce the decline in press freedom
Athens (AFP) - The killing of a journalist, the prime minister publicly reprimanding a foreign journalist, and alleged state surveillance. It was a bad year for media rights in Greece.
The…
Greek journalists denounce decline in press freedom
The murder of a journalist, the Prime Minister publicly reprimanding a foreign journalist and alleged state surveillance. It has been a bad year for media rights in Greece.The southern European country lost five places in the 2021 World…
World Press Freedom Day 2022 will focus on journalism under surveillance
The theme was announced at COLPIN, Latin America's largest gathering of investigative journalists, which took place in Canelones, Uruguay. The concept note is available at the…
World Press Freedom Day 2022 to focus on journalism under surveillance
The theme was announced at COLPIN, Latin America's largest gathering of investigative journalists, which took place in Canelones, Uruguay. The concept note is available at the following link.The event will serve to highlight current…
US counterterrorism unit investigated journalists, raising concerns over press freedom
A special customs and border protection unit used sensitive government databases designed to track terrorists to investigate up to 20 US-based journalists, including a Pulitzer Prize-winning Associated Press reporter , according to a…
Is Nigeria’s absence from the global impunity index proof of better press freedom and human…
During the political dialogue, Malami said Nigeria had been on the impunity index "for the past decade" before President Muhammadu Buhari came to power in 2015.
We have asked the Department of Justice to clarify what timeframe it was…
Press Freedom Champions Accept Nobel Peace Prize
Pierre-Henry Deshayes - Agence France-PresseDecember 10, 2021 | 12:03
OSLO, Norway - She faces prison, he has buried several colleagues: Maria Ressa from the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov from Russia, two champions of the free press,…
Press freedom champions to receive Nobel Peace Prize
OSLO: She risks prison, he buried several colleagues: Maria Ressa from the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov from Russia, two champions of the free press, will receive the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for a profession under attack. Ressa,…
Maria Ressa fights for press freedom under Duterte in the Philippines
Veteran Filipino journalist Maria Ressa, who will accept the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo on Friday, has fought several legal cases and online abuse in her press freedom campaign under President Rodrigo Duterte.
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Nobel Prize winners warn of press freedom crisis
This year's Nobel Peace Prize co-winners have expressed serious concerns about democracy and press freedom. They say they are determined to fight for both.…
UNESCO seeks creative partner to develop global campaign for World Press Freedom Day 2022
The campaign will be launched before May 3 and is expected to be linked to the theme of World Press Freedom Day 2022 "Journalism under surveillance", which will focus on digital challenges related to media and press freedom. Read the…
Ethiopia’s civil war dashes once-high hopes for press freedom
In a Facebook post in late October, Awlo Media Center, an Ethiopian online media outlet critical of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's administration, said "pressure and obstruction" from the government had forced him to close and lay off all…
Ethiopia’s civil war shatters once-high hopes for press freedom
In a Facebook post at the end of October, Awlo Media Center, an Ethiopian online media critical of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's administration, announced that government "pressure and obstruction" had forced it to to…
U.S. Democracy Summit to address threats to press freedom – world
NEW YORK: On the eve of the US government's inaugural Democracy Summit, the Committee to Protect Journalists reiterated that support for press freedom is essential to reversing the decline of democracy around the world.
“Journalists are…
EU welcomes FATF progress and welcomes legislation guaranteeing press freedom
ISLAMABAD: The European Union welcomed the progress made by Pakistan in the implementation of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) program and also welcomed the adoption of the draft law on the protection of journalists and media…
The winter (session) of the freedom of the press?
The winter (session) of the freedom of the press?Recent restrictions on journalists 'coverage of the work of Parliament violate media freedom and citizens' right to knowDHNS, 06 Dec 2021, 22:35…
Press freedom in Greece increasingly threatened: journalists, NGOs | Freedom of press
Athens, Greece - Press freedom is increasingly threatened in Greece, say journalists, NGOs and observers concerned about recent events, including the alleged surveillance of reporters, what they call a vague law banning "fake news" and the…
Top 10 List Focuses on Threat Trends Against Journalists
To close 2021, the monthly list of the “10 most urgent” of the One Free Press Coalition presents “the year of the freedom of the press”. The 10 cases concern trends in threats against journalists, from impunity to imprisonment, from…
Shuttered Hong Kong Democracy Paper wins Press Freedom Award
HONG KONG -
Jailed media mogul Jimmy Lai and his now closed staff Apple Daily newspaper have received a prestigious Press Freedom Award from the World Association of News Editors.
Apple Daily, formerly Hong Kong's most popular…
The One Free Press Coalition presents “The Year of the Free Press” to highlight the most…
The One Free Press Coalition publishes its "10 most urgent" list for December 2021
The Free Press Coalition
NEW YORK - December 1, 2021 - To close 2021, the One Free Press Coalition today released its "Top 10…
Letter: On freedom of the press
Through Rudy Budesky Updated: November 30, 2021 Posted: November 30, 2021As ADN reported on Nov. 23, the Stockholm-based International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance added the United States to the list of “declining!-->!-->…
How Hong Kong press freedom suffocates under China
Emboldened by the National Security Law, Hong Kong officials are increasingly cracking down on media and journalists critical of the government. Many on the ground now fear that self-censorship will eventually extinguish the independence…
CPJ urges Facebook to restore ‘censored’ press freedom awards video
The Committee to Protect Journalists' Freedom of the Press 2021 video removed by Facebook, but still available on YouTube and Twitter. Video: CPJ (Hong Kong Crackdown 32m: 05s)
Pacific Media Watch Press Office
The Committee to Protect…
Amal Clooney protects journalists. We asked him about the decrease in press freedom in Asia.
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney holds a press briefing for her campaign for media freedom. Photo credit: DAMIEN MEYER / AFPAt a recent press conference, leading human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, along with members of her international…
Press freedom advocates worry that Project Veritas just muzzled the ‘New York Times’
In an unusual and frightening ruling on Thursday, a New York judge ordered the New York Times refrain from "disseminating or publishing further" information about Project Veritas, the activist group led by a far-right provocateur James…
Myanmar media ‘struggle to report,’ says press freedom award winner
WASHINGTON -
When the Burmese military took power earlier this year, it quickly began arresting journalists, cutting internet access and revoking media licenses.
For Aye Chan Naing, executive director and editor-in-chief of the…
Press Freedom Awards ceremony defends journalists in “increasingly repressive world”
In the words of the Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, Joel Simon, "practicing journalism in the face of grave danger requires a deep sense of optimism and a sincere faith in humanity."These qualities were on…