Reviewing progress on the European Democracy Action Plan
On 3 December 2020 the European Commission published the European Democracy Action Plan (EDAP), a strategy composed of several legislative…
Theme: Media Freedom
Media Freedom Cohort: key outcomes and findings
The Netherlands, together with the United States, and the governments of Costa Rica, Zambia and South Korea organised the second…
Media ownership and state advertising transparency in the trilogue negotiations of the European Media Freedom Act
The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) addresses gaps in media legislation at the European level, focusing on media ownership and…
Media viability: the global versus the local
Market reforms, rebuilding trust, and digital regulation and innovation were key themes to emerge from a series of consultations on…
#FreeToProtest
ARTICLE 19 is campaigning for all people, especially those who face discrimination, to feel empowered to use their right to…
Open letter to Members of the European Parliament calling for the absolute prohibition of spyware against journalists
Journalism in Europe is under threat. Surveillance and other intimidation tactics are limiting journalistic reporting and restricting the public’s access…
GFMD welcomes OECD’s adoption of the Development Cooperation Principles on Relevant and Effective Support to Media and the Information Environment
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has officially adopted the Development Cooperation Principles on Relevant and Effective Support…
Francis Auma – Kenya
Francis Auma, an activist and community organiser in Kenya, shares his inspirational story as part of the #FreeToProtest Campaign. Article19…
Journalism and Technology: the use of drones for news gathering in Africa
Journalism has rapidly evolved over the years thanks to advancements in technology that have produced new tools and techniques for…
Civil Society Organisations Call on EU Parliament to Close Disinformation Loophole
Together with other 22 civil society groups and experts from across Europe, we are writing to express our deep concern…