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    How are politicians surprised by the press freedom index when state institutions are used against activists? – Gender Activist

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 21, 2022
    Affi Agbenyo is a gender activist. Gender equality campaigner Affi Agbenyo blamed the country’s poor performance in the 2022 Press Freedom Index on the ...
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    Muzzle the press! India’s press freedom ranking leaves a lot to be desired

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 18, 2022
    May 3 is celebrated as World Press Freedom Day. The General Assembly of the United Nations approved it in 1993 following a recommendation by ...
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    Editors reaffirm their commitment to defend democracy and freedom of the press

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 17, 2022
    • Complete public meeting/capacity building training for 350 journalists • Commend the US Embassy for their tremendous support The Nigerian Publishers Guild (NGE) concluded ...
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    UN censorship collusion by Council of Mayors on Migration fails to respond to press freedom letter

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 15, 2022
    UN censorship collusion by Council of Mayors on Migration fails to respond to press freedom letter By Matthew Russell Lee, Patreon Maxwell’s BookBBC-gbritish tutor ...
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    world press freedom day

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 10, 2022
    The United Nations celebrated World Press Freedom Day on May 3. The organizers organized a world conference on the subject in Uruguay last week. ...
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    Press Freedom Day: Academics urge inclusion of trauma literacy in journalism curricula | The Guardian Nigeria News

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 10, 2022
    Following the physical, psychological, moral and emotional injuries suffered by journalists due to exposure to traumatic events during their careers, communication specialists unanimously underlined ...
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    Colloquium on Freedom of the Press – Stabroek News

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 9, 2022
    What has been dubbed the 2022 World Press Freedom Day National Conference and Symposium has at least drawn public attention to what is needed ...
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    Press freedom around the world: Meet Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov, who received the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 8, 2022
    New Delhi | Sugandha Jha: The press is considered the fourth pillar of democracy and the media must report the facts and control everything. ...
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    It is unfair to blame the press freedom report solely on the government – Affail Money

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 7, 2022
    The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Roland Affail Monney, said the country’s performance in the 2022 Press Freedom Index should not be ...
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    RSF reacts after the Albanian Prime Minister rejects the World Press Freedom Index – Exit

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 7, 2022
    Reporters Without Borders has responded to claims by Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama that reports of media violations in the 2021 World Press Freedom ...
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    Prime Minister Modi and freedom of the press

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 7, 2022
    How often does our Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet the press? You must have already seen a small video clip making the rounds on ...
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    Freedom of the student press around the world

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 6, 2022
    For World Press Freedom Day, the Student Press Law Center and PEN America co-sponsored a panel discussion at the UNESCO World Conference in Ponte ...
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    Journalists must have full and uncensored access to information

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 6, 2022
    Coinciding with World Press Freedom Day, Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering said that “no journalist in Bhutan has been the victim of violent attacks. ...
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    Progress towards press freedom in Sierra Leone but there are emerging threats – Welcome to the Sierra Leone Telegraph

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 6, 2022
    Ahmed Sahid Nasralla: Sierra Leone Telegraph: May 5, 2022: On May 3, 2022, SLAJ joined the world in observing World Press Freedom Day 2022. ...
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    Journalists demonstrate to demand press freedom in Tunisia

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 5, 2022
    Last update: 3 hours ago Tunisian journalists protested on Thursday against what they say has been increasing repression and intimidation against the press since ...
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    Government welcomes RSF report on press freedom; steps to take – Kojo Oppong Nkrumah

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 5, 2022
    Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah said the government has welcomed Reporters Without Borders’ (RSF) report on press freedom in Ghana, with steps to rectify ...
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    Extension Seven AFL, Freedom of the Press Index, Bluey

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 4, 2022
    Share Tweeter Share E-mail Media Affairs Labor throws over a million dollars at subway TV adverts Labor has spent more than $1 million on ...
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    Ghana’s media is the freest ever – NPP responds to World Press Freedom Rankings

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 4, 2022
    The New Patriotic Party (NPP) condemned parts of the 2022 World Press Freedom Index that called the Akufo-Addo administration “intolerant of criticism from citizens ...
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    Tourism, Press Freedom and Other Topics – PGA Spokesperson Briefing

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 4, 2022
    TOURISM The General Assembly met today for the high-level thematic debate on tourism. General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid convened the debate titled “Putting Sustainable ...
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    Press freedom in Taiwan ‘satisfactory’, says RSF

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 4, 2022
    ‘GET WORSE’: Hong Kong’s latest ranking showed “one of the biggest drops in our index in the last 20 years,” said Cedric Alviani of ...
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    World Press Freedom Day: Disinformation, New Guns, Morons and Gold

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 4, 2022
    A politician bent on manipulating the election outcome may have found a new weapon to replace traditional guns, goons and gold: disinformation. The impact ...
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    Sudan: World Press Freedom Day 2022 – Sudanese media under siege

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 4, 2022
    Sudan — As the world celebrated World Press Freedom Day 2022 on Wednesday, journalists and media workers in Sudan are crying out for their ...
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    World Press Freedom Day, Tourism Event and Other Topics – PGA Spokesperson Briefing

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 4, 2022
    WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY Today is World Press Freedom Day. General Assembly President Abdulla Shahid took part in a high-level dialogue on press freedom ...
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    Cambodian PM’s son praises press freedom, despite father’s crackdown — Radio Free Asia

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 3, 2022
    Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen’s son defended press freedom at an event marking World Press Freedom Day in Phnom Penh on Tuesday, ignoring his ...
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    Mexico Celebrates Press Freedom Day Amid Journalist Tragedy | News

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 3, 2022
    On World Press Freedom Day, celebrated on May 3, Mexicans remember the eight journalists who have been murdered so far this year. RELATED: Mexico ...
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    Estonia moves up to fourth place in 2022 World Press Freedom Index | News

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 3, 2022
    This year, Norway leads the RSF ranking out of 180 countries, followed by Denmark and Sweden. Estonia and Finland ranked fourth and fifth respectively, ...
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    Press Freedom Day: Social media companies urged to investigate attacks on Filipino journalists

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 3, 2022
    MANILA, Philippines — Foreign correspondents working in the Philippines on Tuesday urged social media platforms to investigate online attacks their colleagues have suffered during ...
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    German foundation trains African journalists to promote press freedom

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 3, 2022
    Some of the participants in the training in Germany. A German organization, Taz Panter Foundation, claims to train African journalists to promote journalism. A ...
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    Czech Republic moves up 20 places in press freedom index – EURACTIV.com

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 3, 2022
    Press freedom has improved in the Czech Republic according to this year’s Press Freedom Index, which now ranks the country 20th from the 40th ...
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    On this World Press Freedom Day, Ukraine is in the spotlight

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 3, 2022
    This year, the war in Ukraine; the murder of journalists throughout the war zone; and restrictions and prosecutions against journalism in Russia are at ...
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    Russia suspended from World Press Freedom Day (FM) conference

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 2, 2022
    Russia suspended from World Press Freedom Day (FM) conference Moscow, May 2 (UNI/Sputnik) Russia has been barred from participating in the UNESCO conference on ...
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    Why is World Press Freedom Day celebrated on May 3? Everything you need to know about its history and meaning

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    May 2, 2022
    New Delhi | Simran Srivastava: World Press Freedom Day is observed annually on May 3 to raise awareness of the importance of press freedom ...
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    Cambodia reiterates its commitment to defend press freedom

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    April 29, 2022
    The Ministry of Information sent its congratulations and reaffirmed its commitment to continue to defend press freedom in Cambodia. In his remarks on the ...
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    Human rights: Belarusian journalists win World Press Freedom Prize |

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    April 27, 2022
    BAJ was established in 1995 as a non-governmental association of media workers with the aim of promoting freedom of expression and independent journalism in ...
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    World Press Freedom Day | Moonshot News

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    April 27, 2022
    World Press Freedom Day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in December 1993. The date chosen for this annual celebration is 3 ...
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    Group of Belarusian Journalists Wins UNESCO Press Freedom Prize | Economic news

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    April 27, 2022
    By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Belarus’ main organization of independent journalists has received a UNESCO prize for press freedom. The ...
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    Ministry of Information to host World Press Freedom Day

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    April 26, 2022
    The Ministry of Information, in collaboration with UNESCO, will organize World Press Freedom Day 2022 on May 3 under the theme “Journalism under the ...
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    World Press Freedom Day Panel: How to Counter Digital Authoritarianism | About Us | DW

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    April 26, 2022
    Digital authoritarianism – when governments assert their power and control information using digital tools and the internet – disrupts journalism and can put journalists ...
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    On World Press Freedom Day, DW Akademie panelists reflect on how to counter digital authoritarianism | About Us | DW

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    April 25, 2022
    Digital authoritarianism – when governments assert their power and control information using digital tools and the internet – disrupts journalism and can put journalists ...
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    No need to ‘defend’ press freedom ‘because it exists’, says Hong Kong leadership candidate John Lee

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    April 25, 2022
    Hong Kong’s only candidate for chief executive, John Lee, has said freedom of the press exists in the city, so there is no need ...
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    What the US government report says about freedom of the press in India

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    April 16, 2022
    New Delhi: In its recent report on the state of human rights in India, the US State Department identified several instances where freedom of ...
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    Press Freedom Day to feature Nobel Peace Prize Laureates | The Guardian Nigeria News

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    April 12, 2022
    World Press Freedom Day 2022 is expected to engage Nobel Peace Prize laureates. The event is co-organized with the Nobel Peace Summit on the ...
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    CPJ calls on Sri Lankan government to respect press freedom despite national state of emergency

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    April 4, 2022
    New York, April 4, 2022 – The Sri Lankan government must respect freedom of the press, ensure unrestricted access to social media and communication ...
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    Abuse of the law stifles press freedom

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    March 30, 2022
    Say speakers; Noab honors 11 newspapers Personal correspondent Thu, Mar 31, 2022 12:00 AM Last updated on: Thu, Mar 31, 2022 1:59 AM The ...
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    EU attacks press freedom in Europe and defends press freedom in Mexico

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    March 24, 2022
    The European Parliament is concerned about freedom of the press and through a resolution, “condemns the frequent attacks on media freedom and journalists” in ...
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    How Native American Tribal Newspapers Lead the Way for Press Freedom

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    March 20, 2022
    WASHINGTON- “John”, the editor of a small Native American tribal newspaper, asked VOA to protect his identity. His newspaper, like about 72% of the ...
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    Press freedom in Kyrgyzstan is headed in the wrong direction – The Diplomat

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    March 18, 2022
    Debate | Opinion | Central Asia We have seen how important it is for the citizens of a country to know the truth and ...
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    Report of the Press Council on the indictment for the freedom of the press of the national conference of the government JK

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    March 14, 2022
    The National Conference (NC) on Monday called the findings of a Press Council of India committee on press freedom in Kashmir a “revealing indictment” ...
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    RSF opens press freedom center in Lviv, delivery of first bulletproof vests

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    March 13, 2022
    “We came here to express our solidarity with Ukrainian journalists and provide them with the best possible assistance in covering the war,” said RSF ...
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    Mexico rejects EU press freedom resolution: ‘We are no longer anyone’s colony’

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    March 11, 2022
    Mexico’s government on Thursday delivered an unorthodox and sardonic response to a European Parliament resolution calling on it to step up protections for the ...
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    Zimbabwe: Chamisa, predator of press freedom

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    March 11, 2022
    When Nelson Chamisa formed a new political party which he called the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), many people expected there to be a ...
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    March 15 Deadline for World Press Freedom Canada Award Nominations

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    March 10, 2022
    OTTAWA (ON), March 10, 2022 /CNW/ – World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce that nominations for its 2022 Press Freedom Award ...
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    Justice Madan Lokur – The New Indian Express

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    March 5, 2022
    By PTI NEW DELHI: Former Supreme Court Justice Madan B Lokur noted on Saturday that the media is under attack “in many ways” in ...
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    EU media ban violates press freedom – Opinion

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    March 4, 2022
    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Sunday that the European Union would ban Russian television channels such as Russia Today and ...
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    Open Letter to Ottawa Police Regarding Press Freedom Violations

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    March 4, 2022
    This is an open letter from the Canadian Association of Journalists to the Ottawa police OTTAWA (ON), February 21, 2022 /CNW/ – Dear Mr. ...
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    The MQM-P is committed to supporting the JAC on freedom of the press

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 27, 2022
    CARACHI: A delegation from the Joint Action Committee (JAC) in a meeting with the leadership of the Muttahida Qaumi-Pakistan Movement on Saturday called the ...
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    JAC representatives meet with party leaders

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 27, 2022
    KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi-Pakistan Movement (MQMP) leader Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui said on Saturday that his party would never support any measure aimed at undermining press ...
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    PPP is committed to freedom of the press, says Bilawal

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 26, 2022
    Board members of the Joint Pakistani Media Action Committee met with Chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, to express their ...
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    Police overbid journalist’s notes ‘deeply concerning’ for press freedom | News

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 25, 2022
    West Midlands Police’s attempt to force a journalist and former Labor MP to hand over notes of his interview with a man suspected of ...
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    Student Press Freedom Day 2022 – La PRAIRIE

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 24, 2022
    Journalists around the world are facing threats for shedding light on a controversial subject. People who aren’t involved in the news don’t always know ...
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    Greek politicians bicker over expelled MEP who criticized government for press freedom – EURACTIV.com

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 21, 2022
    EU lawmaker Giorgios Kyrtsos, who was expelled last week from the centre-right ruling New Democracy (European People’s Party), said Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis ...
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    Podcast: Freedom of the press, convoy protests and safety of journalists

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 18, 2022
    E&P Exclusives In January 2022, the Reuters Institute published “Trends and Forecasts in Journalism, Media and Technology 2022”. In the report, author Nic Newman ...
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    The Guardian’s view on privacy and freedom of the press law: not finding a balance | Editorial

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 18, 2022
    PEver since Andrew’s decision to cut his losses and settle with Virginia Giuffre has made headlines. But perhaps the most significant legal activity this ...
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    Press Freedom Ranking Based on National Media Laws, Not Quality: News Veteran Patrick Daniel

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 17, 2022
    SINGAPORE – The commonly quoted Reporters Without Borders (RSF) index reflects its rating of the media laws in a country, rather than the quality ...
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    Revocation of MediaOne license is a crackdown on press freedom in India: prominent figures

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 15, 2022
    New Delhi: Several parliamentarians, lawyers, editors and activists on Monday showed their support for the Malayalam news channel MediaOne, saying the revocation of its ...
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    “Repression of press freedom”: MPs and activists criticize the banning of the Mediaone channel | Latest India News

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 14, 2022
    Several parliamentarians, lawyers, editors and human rights activists on Monday showed their support for the Malayalam news channel MediaOne, saying the Center’s revocation of ...
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    Palin’s New York Times launches broader showdown with press freedom

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 14, 2022
    Welcome back to Opening Argument, a column in which I dive into the disputes facing lower courts and unpack complicated litigation. On the agenda ...
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    Turkey steps up attacks on press freedom

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 14, 2022
    By John Solomou | Update: February 14, 2022 8:04 a.m. STI Nicosia [Cyprus]Feb. 14 (ANI): The Turkish government, led by autocratic President Recep Tayyip ...
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    Press freedom is ‘game over’: International media watchdog says Hong Kong is becoming a ‘city of fear’

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 11, 2022
    Hong Kong is becoming a “city of fear” where “open discussion is stifled” and national security legislation “effectively acts as a common thread for ...
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    FIRE Launches Student Press Freedom Initiative to Combat Censorship in Student Media

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 10, 2022
    A forthcoming FIRE study found that more than 60% of academic journals experience at least one case of administrative censorship each year. Let it ...
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    Student press freedom law a ‘critical step’ in defending free speech

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 10, 2022
    VANCOUVER, BC, February 10, 2022 /CNW/ – The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) applauds the exceptional efforts of a group of high school student ...
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    Press Freedom: Why Mexican Journalists Risk Violence to Obtain Information

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 10, 2022
    Is it worth risking your life to cover the news? Mexican reporters ask themselves this question all the time, working as they do in ...
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    Press freedom declines rapidly over the years

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 9, 2022
    Media freedom has steadily declined in recent years, partly as a result of undemocratic and illiberal pressures and practices and the misuse of digital ...
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    Chronicle of Abdul-Hakim Shabazz: My Lawsuit Against the Attorney General Defends Freedom of the Press | Opinion

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 9, 2022
    On Monday, I filed a federal lawsuit against Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita. I filed a complaint because of an incident that occurred last ...
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    Readers Write: ‘Legitimate Political Speech’, Freedom of the Press, Amir Locke Shooting

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 9, 2022
    The subject of “legitimate political speech” is a ruse intended to change the subject of criminal activity (“GOP Calls Jan. 6 Insurrection ‘Legitimate Political ...
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    Government rejects ranking on World Press Freedom Index, question methodology and sample size

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 9, 2022
    New Delhi: In response to India’s ranking of 142nd in its world press freedom index, the government clarified its position by saying it does ...
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    Why press freedom and ending FGM are linked in Somalia

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 7, 2022
    By AGGREY MUTAMBO Freedom of the press and female genital mutilation (FGM) may be unrelated issues around the world, but in Somalia stakeholders believe ...
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    India arrests IIOJ&K journalist amid press freedom crackdown

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 6, 2022
    SRINAGAR: A prominent journalist from illegally occupied Indian Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJ&K) has been arrested by police and accused of ‘glorifying terrorism’ and ‘spreading ...
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    Botswana pushes warrantless surveillance bill, threatening press freedom

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 4, 2022
    The IPI urges the government to withdraw the legislation and engage in wider stakeholder consultation IPI Contributor Kelsey Carolan February 1, 2022 ...
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    Nominations now open for World Press Freedom Canada’s 2022 Freedom of the Press and Spencer Moore Awards

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 3, 2022
    OTTAWA (ON), February 3, 2022 /CNW/ – World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce that nominations for its 2022 Press Freedom Award ...
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    3 Questions: Women’s Rights and Growing Threats to Press Freedom Around the World | MIT News

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 2, 2022
    For Ada Petriczko, being born a woman can be a matter of life and death. Originally from Poland, she reports on sexual violence and ...
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    House Passes Senate Bill Declaring August 30 National Press Freedom Day │GMA News Online

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    February 2, 2022
    The House of Representatives passed a Senate bill declaring August 30 each year National Press Freedom Day. Senate Bill 670 passed the House as ...
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    Press freedom in Pakistan deteriorated in 2021: Report

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    January 30, 2022
    Karachi, January 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Council of Pakistani Newspaper Editors (CPNE) has released a report to highlight how much press freedom has deteriorated in ...
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    Eastern Africa Editors Society to hold World Press Freedom Day in Tanzania

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    January 27, 2022
    The Eastern Africa Editors Society (EAES) will organize this year’s World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) activities in Tanzania on May 3, 2022. This will ...
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    ‘Systematic fear’: How India undermined press freedom in Kashmir | Press Freedom News

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    January 26, 2022
    For five years, Sajad Gul has written about the conflict ravaging his homeland of Indian-administered Kashmir, a disputed Himalayan territory where armed rebellion and ...
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    Biden is only carrying on the legacy of ever-deteriorating press freedom through his actions

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    January 25, 2022
    US President Joe Biden’s latest abusive remarks to a Fox News reporter have sparked controversy and raised questions about his administration’s stance on free ...
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    India beats press freedom and journalists in occupied Kashmir – Reuters

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    January 23, 2022
    For five years, Sajad Gul has written about the conflict ravaging his homeland, a contested Himalayan territory where a struggle for freedom and India’s ...
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    Not a numbers game: nuance needed to measure press freedom in Southeast Asia | News | Eco-Enterprise

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    January 21, 2022
    “By writing, they are trying to uplift their communities and shine a light on stories of injustice,” said Sahnaz Melasandy, Network and Report Coordinator. ...
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    Press freedom fighter Jodie Ginsberg expands her fight

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    January 17, 2022
    Jodie Ginsberg was running a small free speech organization in London in 2014 when Bahraini human rights activist Nabeel Rajab walked into her office. ...
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    As Biden wraps up his first year in office, press freedom advocates share their priorities

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    January 14, 2022
    In the days ahead, minute-by-minute stories of President Biden’s wins, losses and struggles will be joined by in-depth critiques of the president’s first year ...
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    Popia on freedom of the press, freedom of expression, data protection…

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    January 12, 2022
    Last month, the UK Court of Appeal upheld the High Court’s ruling in favor of Duchess Meghan Markle in her case against the British ...
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    Another blow to press freedom in Hong Kong

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    January 11, 2022
    In Hong Kong, press freedom continues to be eroded as journalists and pro-democracy media platforms are targeted by authorities. Just two days after Boxing ...
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    Eatala and Sravan defend press freedom – the New Indian Express

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    January 9, 2022
    Through Express news service HYDERABAD: BJP MP Eatala Rajender on Saturday called on the people of Telangana, regardless of their ideologies and political affiliation, ...
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    Afghanistan. How press freedom has collapsed since the Taliban took over

    By Mollie M. Molyneux
    January 7, 2022
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