Press freedom
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British Columbia high school journalists advocate for student press freedom bill that is a first in Canada
Jessica Kim and Spencer Izen with The Griffins’ Nest newspapers, at Vanpress Printers in Burnaby, British Columbia, on May 5. Students at Eric Hamber ... -
Editors reaffirm their commitment to defend democracy and freedom of the press
• Complete public meeting/capacity building training for 350 journalists • Commend the US Embassy for their tremendous support The Nigerian Publishers Guild (NGE) concluded ... -
UN censorship collusion by Council of Mayors on Migration fails to respond to press freedom letter
UN censorship collusion by Council of Mayors on Migration fails to respond to press freedom letter By Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Maxwell’s BookBBC-gbritish tutor ... -
As Serbia climbs press freedom rankings, opposition journalists still fear abuse
Attacks on Serbian journalist Slobodan Georgiev culminated when he uncovered links between President Aleksander Vučić’s brother, Andrej Vučić, and a notorious Kosovo businessman in ... -
The Guardian’s take on Shireen Abu Aqleh: Press freedom under attack | Editorial
Jhe shooting of Al Jazeera’s Shireen Abu Aqleh – one of the Arab world’s best-known journalists – is not only a sad and devastating ... -
Italy. Press freedom report examines safety of journalists and legal threats
MFRR Mission Report Highlights Two Major Challenges Facing Media Freedom The International Press Institute (IPI) today joins its Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partner ... -
world press freedom day
The United Nations celebrated World Press Freedom Day on May 3. The organizers organized a world conference on the subject in Uruguay last week. ... -
Pakistan ranks 157 out of 180 countries
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has slipped further down the list of countries in terms of protecting journalists, according to the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World Press ... -
Press Freedom Day: Academics urge inclusion of trauma literacy in journalism curricula | The Guardian Nigeria News
Following the physical, psychological, moral and emotional injuries suffered by journalists due to exposure to traumatic events during their careers, communication specialists unanimously underlined ... -
Colloquium on Freedom of the Press – Stabroek News
What has been dubbed the 2022 World Press Freedom Day National Conference and Symposium has at least drawn public attention to what is needed ... -
Akufo-Addo must show intolerance for acts that undermine press freedom – Ransford Gyampo
A professor of political science at the University of Ghana, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has urged President Akufo-Addo to admit the challenges to press freedom ... -
Press freedom around the world: Meet Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov, who received the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
New Delhi | Sugandha Jha: The press is considered the fourth pillar of democracy and the media must report the facts and control everything. ... -
It is unfair to blame the press freedom report solely on the government – Affail Money
The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Roland Affail Monney, said the country’s performance in the 2022 Press Freedom Index should not be ... -
RSF reacts after the Albanian Prime Minister rejects the World Press Freedom Index – Exit
Reporters Without Borders has responded to claims by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama that reports of media violations in the 2021 World Press Freedom ... -
Prime Minister Modi and freedom of the press
How often does our Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet the press? You must have already seen a small video clip making the rounds on ... -
Thoughts on World Press Freedom Day – By: . .
Ibrahim Ahmad Kala, LL.M. May 3 every year is World Press Freedom Day. This year edition was marked by the United Nations UNESCO with ... -
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 ... -
Journalists must have full and uncensored access to information
Coinciding with World Press Freedom Day, Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering said that “no journalist in Bhutan has been the victim of violent attacks. ... -
World Press Freedom Day 2022: Panel recommends training session for political office holders on the role of journalists in democracy
PETER OKORE, Umuahia Ahead of the 2023 general elections in Nigeria, a panel of participants in Umuahia, Abia State, advocated for the education of ... -
Princeton alumni show support for Maria Ressa, Rappler on World Press Freedom Day
Ahead of a high-stakes election in the Philippines, members of Princeton Class of ’86 encouraged the Princeton community to support the important work of ... -
In some small countries, great progress has been made in press freedom
Washington— Despite a general trend of declining press freedom around the world, there are some bright spots in countries that are striving to improve ... -
Progress towards press freedom in Sierra Leone but there are emerging threats – Welcome to the Sierra Leone Telegraph
Ahmed Sahid Nasralla: Sierra Leone Telegraph: May 5, 2022: On May 3, 2022, SLAJ joined the world in observing World Press Freedom Day 2022. ... -
Journalists demonstrate to demand press freedom in Tunisia
Last update: 3 hours ago Tunisian journalists protested on Thursday against what they say has been increasing repression and intimidation against the press since ... -
Statement by Heal Zimbabwe on World Press Freedom Day
Heal Zimbabwe joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Press Freedom Day. This year’s theme “Journalism Under Siege” highlights the myriad ways ... -
Data | India’s press freedom ranking drops to 150, its lowest on record
In the 2022 edition of the Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders, India ranks 150th, eight positions lower than last year. In ... -
Government welcomes RSF report on press freedom; steps to take – Kojo Oppong Nkrumah
Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah said the government has welcomed Reporters Without Borders’ (RSF) report on press freedom in Ghana, with steps to rectify ... -
Extension Seven AFL, Freedom of the Press Index, Bluey
Share Tweeter Share E-mail Media Affairs Labor throws over a million dollars at subway TV adverts Labor has spent more than $1 million on ... -
Ghana’s media is the 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 ... -
Tourism, Press Freedom and Other Topics – PGA Spokesperson Briefing
TOURISM The General Assembly met today for the high-level thematic debate on tourism. General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid convened the debate titled “Putting Sustainable ... -
Press freedom in Taiwan ‘satisfactory’, says RSF
‘GET WORSE’: Hong Kong’s latest ranking showed “one of the biggest drops in our index in the last 20 years,” said Cedric Alviani of ... -
World Press Freedom Day: Disinformation, New Guns, Morons and Gold
A politician bent on manipulating the election outcome may have found a new weapon to replace traditional guns, goons and gold: disinformation. The impact ... -
Sudan: World Press Freedom Day 2022 – Sudanese media under siege
Sudan — As the world celebrated World Press Freedom Day 2022 on Wednesday, journalists and media workers in Sudan are crying out for their ... -
Social media threatens freedom of the press, says Nobel laureate
Wednesday 04 May 2022 20:11 MYT GENEVA, May 4 — The rise of social media has allowed dangerous propaganda to flourish and has left ... -
Journalists in Ethiopia say press freedom is at ‘crossroads’
Weldiya, Ethiopia — When Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed took office four years ago, Reporters Without Borders, a Paris-based group that promotes press freedom, ... -
Social media threatens press freedom, Nobel laureate says
Nobel laureate and Rappler CEO Maria Ressa speaks during a press conference at Palacio del Gobernador in Manila on February 24, 2022. George Calvelo, ... -
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 ... -
Cambodian PM’s son praises press freedom, despite father’s crackdown — Radio Free Asia
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s son defended press freedom at an event marking World Press Freedom Day in Phnom Penh on Tuesday, ignoring his ... -
On World Press Freedom Day, Afghan media express concern
On World Press Freedom Day, the Afghan media community has expressed concern over the lack of access to information and the absence of a ... -
Mexico Celebrates Press Freedom Day Amid Journalist Tragedy | News
On World Press Freedom Day, celebrated on May 3, Mexicans remember the eight journalists who have been murdered so far this year. RELATED: Mexico ... -
Estonia moves up to fourth place in 2022 World Press Freedom Index | News
This year, Norway leads the RSF ranking out of 180 countries, followed by Denmark and Sweden. Estonia and Finland ranked fourth and fifth respectively, ... -
Press Freedom Day: Social media companies urged to investigate attacks on Filipino journalists
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign correspondents working in the Philippines on Tuesday urged social media platforms to investigate online attacks their colleagues have suffered during ... -
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 ... -
Czech Republic moves up 20 places in press freedom index – EURACTIV.com
Press freedom has improved in the Czech Republic according to this year’s Press Freedom Index, which now ranks the country 20th from the 40th ... -
DW Documentary Series ‘Guardians of Truth’ Looks at Freedom of the Press | Cinema | DW
Renowned Turkish journalist Can Dündar meets exiles and dissidents around the world to tell them about the fate he himself shares with them. Together ... -
World Press Freedom Canada Announces 2022 Press Freedom Award Recipients
OTTAWA (ON), May 3, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – Journalist Fatima Syed and tai huynheditor and publisher of The Local, were declared co-winners of the ... -
Press freedom ‘problematic’ in nearly 40% of Europe and Central Asia – EURACTIV.com
Nearly 40% of countries in Europe and Central Asia are in a “problematic” press freedom situation, according to the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) World ... -
Hong Kong dips in latest press freedom ranking
Hong Kong, once a bastion of press freedom, fell 68 places, slipping to 148 in the latest Reporters With Borders (RSF) ranking. The region, ... -
Malawi’s president promises press freedom but critics cite arrests and intimidation
Blantyre, Malawi— Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera pledged to protect press freedom in comments to journalists invited, for the first time, to the supreme leader’s ... -
Celebrating World Press Freedom Day amid new wave of media crackdowns in Africa
A woman sits in front of a poster made up of the names of murdered journalists, during the World Press Freedom Conference on July ... -
Greece replaces Bulgaria as EU press freedom black sheep – EURACTIV.com
After many years of Bulgaria being the lowest ranked EU country in terms of press freedom, the World Press Freedom Index for 2022 painted ... -
Beeby: World Press Freedom Day — Applying Canada’s Freedom of Information Law
Breadcrumb Links Opinion Columnists The law that is supposed to give Canadians access to federal government records needs some teeth. In 2008, the National ... -
Press Freedom Day: Media and journalists need better protection
In a statement to mark world press freedom day the 3 Maythe Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejčinović Burićurged European governments ... -
Cameroonian journalists denounce separatists and military abuses on Press Freedom Day
Cameroonian journalists mark World Press Freedom Day (May 3) by calling on government troops and rebels to stop abusing journalists covering the separatist conflict. ... -
On World Press Freedom Day, we can commend Jamaican governments for a free press
Children stand with a photo of Ukrainian journalist Denys Kazansky next to other participants in a demonstration against Russia’s aggression and war in Ukraine, ... -
On World Press Freedom Day, new threats against journalists mount
Journalists have long been targeted for telling the truth; but the methods deployed to silence independent reporting have expanded. Two sinister and distinct trends ... -
World Press Freedom Day – World Press Freedom Day; Know the history and rank of India among other countries
The United Nations General Assembly has declared May 3 as World Press Freedom Day or simply World Press Day, observed to raise awareness of ... -
Slovenian ombudsman and experts call for tackling deterioration in press freedom – EURACTIV.com
Slovenia’s human rights ombudsman and media experts have urged action to tackle deteriorating press freedom as Slovenia now ranks 54th in the latest global ... -
On this World Press Freedom Day, Ukraine is in the spotlight
This year, the war in Ukraine; the murder of journalists throughout the war zone; and restrictions and prosecutions against journalism in Russia are at ... -
Russia suspended from World Press Freedom Day (FM) conference
Russia suspended from World Press Freedom Day (FM) conference Moscow, May 2 (UNI/Sputnik) Russia has been barred from participating in the UNESCO conference on ... -
Russia suspended from UNESCO conference on World Press Freedom Day – Foreign Ministry
Russia has not been allowed to participate in the UNESCO conference on media freedom issues, which takes place from May 2 to 5 in ... -
Belarusian Journalists Win World Press Freedom Prize
The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) was named the winner of this year’s UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize on Tuesday, following the recommendation ... -
Why is World Press Freedom Day celebrated on May 3? Everything you need to know about its history and meaning
New Delhi | Simran Srivastava: World Press Freedom Day is observed annually on May 3 to raise awareness of the importance of press freedom ... -
Human rights: Belarusian journalists win World Press Freedom Prize | India is blooming
New York: The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) was named Tuesday as the winner of this year’s UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize, following ... -
Hong Kong press freedom nearly dismantled, report says
Since the Chinese regime imposed the National Security Law in Hong Kong on July 1, 2020, almost all independent and pro-democracy media outlets have ... -
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 ... -
World Press Freedom Day 2022
Brazil: The National Federation of Journalists (FENAJ) and the Observatory of Journalistic Ethics (objETHOS) will launch next Tuesday, May 3, the file “Attacks against ... -
New report finds freedom of the press almost eradicated in Hong Kong – JURIST
A new report released on Tuesday warns that press freedom in Hong Kong has been almost entirely curtailed by a government crackdown, creating space ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Group of Belarusian Journalists Wins UNESCO Press Freedom Prize | Economic news
By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus’ main organization of independent journalists has received a UNESCO prize for press freedom. The ... -
Press freedom alerts rise by 41% in 2021, says Council of Europe – EURACTIV.com
The number of press freedom alerts among Council of Europe (CoE) member states soared 41% in 2021 and should be a wake-up call for ... -
The Belarusian Association of Journalists receives the 2022 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize
Press release | UNESCO The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) has been named the winner of the 2022 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize, ... -
Hong Kong press freedom nearly destroyed, report says
Hong Kong Watch calls on the international community to denounce the “catastrophic” situation facing the media Hong Kong artist Kacey Wong reads the latest ... -
Group of Belarusian Journalists Wins UNESCO Press Freedom Prize
LVIV, Ukraine — The leading organization of independent journalists in Belarus has received a press freedom award from UNESCO. The Belarusian Association of Journalists ... -
EU announces plans to protect journalists from vexatious lawsuits | freedom of the press
The EU executive has proposed measures to protect journalists and activists working to expose corruption and wrongdoing from vexatious prosecution. In the first such ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
On World Press Freedom Day, DW Akademie panelists reflect on 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 ... -
No need to ‘defend’ press freedom ‘because it exists’, says Hong Kong leadership candidate John Lee
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 ... -
Arrest in Hong Kong signals ‘erosion of press freedom’
The arrest in Hong Kong of a journalism professor has troubled scholars and journalists. Authorities arrested Allan Au, a lecturer and consultant at the ... -
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 ... -
Press freedom is key to climate solutions
This story is part of “Climate & Democracy”, a series from the Global Journalism Collaboration Cover the climate now. JOURNALISM CONTINUES TO BE a ... -
“Why FG Rejected the 2021 Press Freedom Index” | The Guardian Nigeria News
The Federal Government has rejected the World Press Freedom Index (WPFI) 2021 which identified Nigeria as a country not conducive to the practice of ... -
Nigeria rejects 2021 World Press Freedom Index ranking
By Aidoghie Paulinus, Abuja The federal government has rejected the annual World Press Freedom Index 2021 which ranked Nigeria as a country not conducive ... -
FG Rejects 2021 World Press Freedom Index, Says Nigerian Press Among World’s Freest
Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed (middle), President of the International Press Institute Nigeria (IPI), Muskilu Mojeed (third from right); Secretary IPI ... -
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 ... -
Kenyan journalists to be celebrated on World Press Freedom Day
Kenyan journalists will be celebrated on this year’s World Press Freedom Day, the Media Council of Kenya has said. The Annual Excellence in Journalism ... -
President Samia will celebrate World Press Freedom Day
By Alex Nelson Malanga Dar es Salaam. Tanzanian President, Mrs. Samia Suluhu Hassan, will honor World Press Freedom Day 2022 in Arusha in May ... -
List of ’10 Most Urgent Press Freedom Matters’ Highlights Journalists Covering War in Ukraine
1. Oleksandr Gunko (Ukraine) On April 3, Russian soldiers from the town of Nova Kakhovka in southeastern Ukraine searched Oleksandr Gunko’s home, seized his ... -
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 ... -
Abuse of the law stifles press freedom
Say speakers; Noab honors 11 newspapers Personal correspondent Thu, Mar 31, 2022 12:00 AM Last updated on: Thu, Mar 31, 2022 1:59 AM The ... -
MFRR will organize a press freedom mission in Italy
Safety of journalists and legal threats against meda in the spotlight Photo via Shutterstock/Arsenie Krasnevsky From April 4 to 6, ... -
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 ... -
How Native American Tribal Newspapers Lead the Way for Press Freedom
WASHINGTON- “John”, the editor of a small Native American tribal newspaper, asked VOA to protect his identity. His newspaper, like about 72% of the ... -
Press freedom around the world: Angola, Eswatini and Zimbabwe ranked among the worst
Harare, Zimbabwe — Southern African media watchdogs are calling on the governments of Angola, Eswatini and Zimbabwe to do more to protect press freedom ... -
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 ... -
Report of the Press Council on the indictment for the freedom of the press of the national conference of the government JK
The National Conference (NC) on Monday called the findings of a Press Council of India committee on press freedom in Kashmir a “revealing indictment” ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
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