2022-03-10. As the news media industry continues to face a multitude of threats, UNESCO calls on governments to take action to ensure journalism can continue to function as a public good. In the wide-ranging report, UNESCO examines the global trends in freedom of expression and media development from 2016 to 2021, such as press freedom’s […]
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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the European Union (UE) to equip itself with a system to protect its news and information space. Russian disinformation before and during the war in Ukraine has prompted the EU to impose emergency sanctions. It is now essential for the EU to put in place an appropriate legal framework.
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Several media crews have already come under fire and four reporters have sustained gunshot injuries in Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion less than two weeks ago. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reiterates its call to the Russian and Ukrainian authorities to comply with their international obligations to guarantee the safety of reporters in
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The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI), its constituents and affiliated organizations raise concerns over the Personal Data Protection Bill that was tabled in the Parliament on the 20th of January 2022. A joint letter raising 7key concerns was signed by the Newspaper Society of Sri Lanka (NSSL), Free Media Movement (FMM), Sri Lanka Working Journalists
Ahead of International Women’s Day, celebrated on 08 March, UN Secretary-General António Guterres has insisted that the world “cannot emerge from the pandemic with the clock spinning backwards on gender equality”. Mr. Guterres highlighted the contribution that women have made to ending the COVID-19 pandemic, hailed the ideas, innovations and activism that are changing our world for the better,
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On 8 March 2022, International Women’s Day is being celebrated under the theme “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, recognizing the contribution of women and girls around the world who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, to build a more sustainable future for all. Advancing gender equality in the context
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Today, on International Women’s Day, the news media will recognise and celebrate the successful women in their midst. But as media, it is also a moment to focus on our own gender-related challenges, which is why we are launching a tracker tool to help news organisations #breakthebias. The persistent under-representation of women in our newsrooms
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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the Russian authorities to immediately repeal a draconian law adopted on 4 March that makes the publication of “false” or “mendacious” information about the Russian armed forces punishable by up to 15 years in prison. It leaves little hope for the future of the country’s few remaining independent media
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Reporters Without Borders (RSF) filed a complaint yesterday with the International Criminal Court’s chief prosecutor about Russian strikes on four radio and TV towers in Ukraine since 1 March that constitute a war crime. The strikes have prevented Ukrainian media from broadcasting. At least 32 TV channels and several dozen radio stations have been affected.
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2022-03-03. Two Danish journalists are “lucky to be alive” after being shot and injured in Ukraine while reporting on Russia’s invasion of the country. Ekstra Bladet Editor-in-Chief Knud Brix tells of their ordeal. Image: Stefan Weichert (left) and Emil Filtenborg in front of their car, which they had to flee in when they were shot. Credit: Emil
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