Ballots, blackouts, and the truth we need
Rumours and manufactured narratives in Bangladesh are no longer a “social media problem.” They put people in harm’s way, corrode…
Theme: Media Freedom
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EU: Political commitment crucial for successful European Media Freedom Act
The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners today welcome the historic entry into force of the European Media Freedom Act…
Gaza: Call for immediate humanitarian access as journalists face starvation
As the blockade continues, journalists – the very people tasked with documenting and reporting on atrocities, the devastating impact of…
USA: How ‘Defunding’ the US Agency for Global Media sacrifices freedom of expression for millions
On Friday 14 March 2025, US President Donald Trump signed yet another executive order instructing the US Agency for Global…
SOMWA, in partnership with IWMF concludes safety training for Somali female journalists
Somali Media Women Association Concludes Identity-Informed Newsroom Training for Female Journalists. The Somali Media Women Association (SOMWA), in collaboration with…
Equally Safe: Towards a feminist approach to the safety of journalists
Women’s right to freedom of expression requires them to be equally able to share their ideas and opinions – online…
The Global Democracy Coalition Fora Report 2024
The Global Democracy Coalition is a network of over 130 democracy organizations worldwide, providing a space to share experiences and…
Mapping of media assistance and journalism support programmes in the Western Balkans region
This mapping of media development and journalism support projects in the Western Balkans was conducted in preparation for the GFMD Regional Meeting…
The State and Civil Society Organizations: Friends or Foes?
Given civil society organizations’ (CSOs) vulnerability to foreign interference, how can the public interest in their operational transparency be balanced…