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2020-06-08 12:44The ACOS Alliance and a group of its signatories have launched a new safety resource to help news organisations respond to the extraordinary challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on the safe commissioning of freelance journalists. Read more ... -
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2020-05-13 16:19WAN-IFRA joined over 150 human rights organisations to call on the Houthis to immediately overturn death sentences handed down to four journalists in April 2020 after they were found guilty on charges of “spying” and “spreading false news.” Read more ... -
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2020-04-30 19:16Good journalism is made for times such as these. Good journalists have ensured our leaders remain accountable, their policies are scrutinized, and their promises will be kept in check as we navigate the coming months and a cautious return to optimism. Read more ... -
2020-04-28 08:33To 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. Read more ... -
2020-04-08 09:06Three editors on the frontline of covering the COVID-19 pandemic joined Fergus Bell, CEO of fathm, in a WAN-IFRA webinar to share insights into how to improve the quality of coverage and distance journalism from the sea of misinformation. Read more ... -
2020-03-30 12:09With 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. Read more ...
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The Arab Press Network (APN) is a digital network that supports a strong independent press in the Arab world by sharing, distributing and exchanging information between newspaper publishers, editors, journalists and human rights advocates. -
WAN-IFRA’s Declaration of Table Mountain is an earnest appeal to all Africans, particularly those in power, to recognise that political and economic progress flourishes in a climate where the press is free and independent of governmental, political or economic control. -
The Golden Pen of Freedom is WAN-IFRA's annual award recognising individuals or organisations that have made an outstanding contribution to the defence and promotion of press freedom.
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Media employees worldwide face physical violence and persecution of all kinds, whether from public officials, criminals or terrorists. Assaults are daily - and often deadly - for those who challenge governments, report on conflicts or investigate corruption and crime. -
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The African Press Network (RAP21) is a digital network that supports a strong independent press throughout Africa by sharing, distributing and exchanging information between newspaper publishers, editors, journalists and human rights advocates. -
WAN-IFRA's activities in Latin America focus in promoting innovation amongst the region's news media industry, in helping media companies lead a successful digital transition and in advocating for a free and independent press.
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Media Freedom Committees are positioned across the globe to assist WAN-IFRA's partners in fighting challenges to press freedom and help place the media at the heart of society.