World Association of News Publishers


press freedom

To mark 3 May, World Press Freedom Day, we highlight the important leadership role for a free and independent press that seeks to report truth, bring the facts to light and champion inclusive and fair communities. This extracted chapter from WAN-IFRA's 2019 World Press Trends report is made freely available to explore some of the data behind why a free press is crucial to the health and well-being of society, now more than ever.

Auteur

Andrew Heslop's picture

Andrew Heslop

Date

2020-04-28 08:33

Auteur

Andrew Heslop's picture

Andrew Heslop

Date

2020-04-09 08:49

Auteur

Andrew Heslop's picture

Andrew Heslop

Date

2020-04-03 16:04

WAN-IFRA has written to Volodymyr Zelensky, president of Ukraine, to express concern over a new bill before parliament that would criminalise the dissemination of misinformation and potentially target legitimate news sources.

Auteur

Andrew Heslop's picture

Andrew Heslop

Date

2020-04-03 11:32

With concerns over the spread of Covid-19 inside prisons, reports suggest Turkish authorities are preparing to release up to 100,000 prisoners. However, rights groups remain deeply concerned that journalists and others imprisoned for simply exercising their rights will remain behind bars.

Auteur

Andrew Heslop's picture

Andrew Heslop

Date

2020-03-30 12:09

In a WAN-IFRA webinar on Thursday, 26 March, Roger Renni, Director and Senior Security Consultant at Key Objectives, and Dr Kane Mortlock, Active Paramedic in State Emergency Support, Australia, and Key Objectives Instructor, offered expert advice for journalists working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Auteur

Andrew Heslop's picture

Andrew Heslop

Date

2020-03-30 10:40

Auteur

Andrew Heslop's picture

Andrew Heslop

Date

2020-03-27 16:12

Auteur

Andrew Heslop's picture

Andrew Heslop

Date

2020-03-26 23:45

Auteur

Andrew Heslop's picture

Andrew Heslop

Date

2020-03-16 00:00

WAN-IFRA has written to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for greater protections for journalists in the aftermath of recent civil unrest and following reports of violence targeting journalists reporting from the scene of disturbances.

Auteur

Andrew Heslop's picture

Andrew Heslop

Date

2020-03-11 13:58

Syndiquer le contenu