Tag: freedom press
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Zimbabwe: Chamisa, predator of press freedom
When Nelson Chamisa formed a new political party which he called the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), many people expected there to be a paradigm shift ... -
PPP is committed to freedom of the press, says Bilawal
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 concerns over ... -
Student Press Freedom Day 2022 – La PRAIRIE
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 how stories ... -
Revocation of MediaOne license is a crackdown on press freedom in India: prominent figures
New Delhi: Several parliamentarians, lawyers, editors and activists on Monday showed their support for the Malayalam news channel MediaOne, saying the revocation of its license by ... -
“Repression of press freedom”: MPs and activists criticize the banning of the Mediaone channel | Latest India News
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 its license ... -
Government rejects ranking on World Press Freedom Index, question methodology and sample size
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 not subscribe ... -
Why press freedom and ending FGM are linked in Somalia
By AGGREY MUTAMBO Freedom of the press and female genital mutilation (FGM) may be unrelated issues around the world, but in Somalia stakeholders believe achieving one ... -
Nominations now open for World Press Freedom Canada’s 2022 Freedom of the Press and Spencer Moore Awards
OTTAWA (ON), February 3, 2022 /CNW/ – World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC) is pleased to announce that nominations for its 2022 Press Freedom Award are now ... -
Biden is only carrying on the legacy of ever-deteriorating press freedom through his actions
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 speech. In ... -
Biden administration: CPJ to release report and hold media briefing on press freedom – Reuters
NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists will release “Night and Day: The Biden Administration and the Press,” a special report examining what the White House ... -
Another blow to press freedom in Hong Kong
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 Day in ... -
Afghanistan. How press freedom has collapsed since the Taliban took over
Selma (name changed) was a journalist and activist who lived and worked in Panjshir province in eastern Afghanistan. She lost her job after the Taliban took ... -
Hong Kong Leader Rejects Allegations of “Extinction” of Press Freedom | Freedom of press
Journalists face increasing pressure on Chinese territory with the shutdown of three independent media outlets since the imposition of the security law. Hong Kong leader Carrie ... -
China blocks press freedom in Hong Kong, targets Taiwan
The prospect of freedom of the press and of expression is becoming increasingly murky in Hong Kong, as the consequences of Beijing’s repressive pressure on the ... -
UNESCO calls for nominations for World Press Freedom Prize
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)/Guillermo Cano invites nominations for its World Press Freedom Prize The prize aims to reward, each year, each ... -
With freedom of the press, “American leadership really matters”
The work of journalists is becoming increasingly dangerous, with record numbers of arrests for their coverage and dozens of deaths each year. As of December, more ... -
Government disagrees with India’s ranking in World Press Freedom Index: Minister I&B
The Center disagrees with the conclusions drawn by Reporters Without Borders on press freedom in India for various reasons, including the very small sample size and ... -
“Prosecuting Assange will have a devastating impact on press freedom”
Wed 22 Dec 2021 00:00 Last update on: Wed 22 Dec 2021 00:09 Stefania Maurizi Photo: Courtesy “> Stefania Maurizi Photo: Courtesy Stefania Maurizi is an ... -
Anurag Thakur in Parliament – The New Indian Express
Through PTI NEW DELHI: The Center does not agree with the conclusions drawn by Reporters Without Borders on press freedom in India for various reasons, including ... -
India: Government disagrees with India’s ranking in World Press Freedom Index: Minister I&B
The Center disagrees with the conclusions drawn by Reporters Without Borders on press freedom in India for various reasons, including the very small sample size and ... -
Greek journalists denounce decline in press freedom
Athens (AFP) – The murder of a journalist, the Prime Minister publicly reprimanding a foreign journalist and alleged state surveillance. It has been a bad year ... -
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jen Psaki, December 6, 2021
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 1:15 P.M. EST MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Happy Monday. Okay. We will also keep you guys updated on when the ... -
The winter (session) of the freedom of the press?
The winter (session) of the freedom of the press? Recent restrictions on journalists ‘coverage of the work of Parliament violate media freedom and citizens’ right to ... -
Press freedom in Greece increasingly threatened: journalists, NGOs | Freedom of press
Athens, Greece – Press freedom is increasingly threatened in Greece, say journalists, NGOs and observers concerned about recent events, including the alleged surveillance of reporters, what ... -
Top 10 List Focuses on Threat Trends Against Journalists
To close 2021, the monthly list of the “10 most urgent” of the One Free Press Coalition presents “the year of the freedom of the press”. ... -
The One Free Press Coalition presents “The Year of the Free Press” to highlight the most pressing issues threatening journalists in 2021 and beyond
The One Free Press Coalition publishes its “10 most urgent” list for December 2021 The Free Press Coalition NEW YORK – December 1, 2021 – To ... -
CPJ urges Facebook to restore ‘censored’ press freedom awards video
The Committee to Protect Journalists’ Freedom of the Press 2021 video removed by Facebook, but still available on YouTube and Twitter. Video: CPJ (Hong Kong Crackdown ... -
Press Freedom Awards ceremony defends journalists in “increasingly repressive world”
In the words of the Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, Joel Simon, “practicing journalism in the face of grave danger requires a deep ... -
Press freedom advocates worry that Project Veritas just muzzled the ‘New York Times’
In an unusual and frightening ruling on Thursday, a New York judge ordered the New York Times refrain from “disseminating or publishing further” information about Project ... -
Steve Vines: The future of press freedom in Hong Kong
How many of us in the often dubious occupation of journalism are qualified “to continue the red line”, not to mention the ability to “adhere to ... -
Press freedom awards ceremony defends journalists in an ‘increasingly repressive world’
By Brian Stelter, CNN Business A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can register for free here. In the words ... -
Politico report raises questions about Biden administrator’s respect for press freedom: ‘Beyond belief’
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Politico report said on Saturday that the recent Justice Department searches of the residence of Project Veritas ... -
FBI raid on home of Project Veritas founder raises questions about press freedom
This document came into the hands of O’Keefe’s organization, Project Veritas, which never published anything on the subject and ultimately turned the document over to the ... -
Nigerian journalists worry about press freedom over missing colleague and further attacks
ABUJA, NIGERIA – Nigerian journalists express new concerns for their safety after a journalist from Abuja newspaper went missing last month, and journalists were manhandled as ... -
China attacks Hong Kong press freedom probe
China slammed a press freedom investigation by the Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents’ Club which found nearly half of its members plan to leave the city Through ... -
China slams press freedom survey that shows journalists want to leave Hong Kong
China questions the validity and data of a new press freedom survey. The Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Hong Kong (FCC) survey found nearly half of its ... -
Freedom of the press is seriously threatened
And because of this, our democracy is also in danger Sun Oct 31 2021 7:03 PM Last updated on: Sun Oct 31 2021 7:27 PM Whether ... -
The Netherlands loses a place in the 2021 Press Freedom Index
A report ranking press freedoms in 180 countries around the world placed the Netherlands sixth in the world – a respectable performance, but slightly lower than ... -
Netherlands drop one spot in 2021 press freedom rankings
A report ranking press freedoms in 180 countries around the world placed the Netherlands sixth in the world – a respectable performance, but slightly worse than ... -
Journalists must be protected – press freedom is the engine of societal development
Femi Falana, a senior lawyer from Nigeria (SAN), called for the protection of journalists from government crackdown because “freedom of the press is freedom of society”. ... -
The Nobel Peace Prize awarded to 2 journalists, highlighting the fight for press freedom
Video transcription Return transcription Nobel Peace Prize awarded to journalists supporting the free press The journalists, Maria Ressa from the Philippines and Dmitri A. Muratov from ... -
McGuire’s Legislation, which Advances Some of America’s Toughest Freedom of the Press Protections, Becomes State Law | News
Sen. Mike McGuire’s legislation, which advances some of the strongest press freedom protections in the nation, was signed into law by Governor Newsom. SB 98 was ... -
Freedom of the press in democratic South Africa is a…
Rioting, looting, indiscriminate property damage and killings in Phoenix associated with July’s “attempted insurrection” resulting from internal fallout within the ANC have raised speculation about the ... -
Press Freedom Coalition says DOJ must drop Assange case after CIA plot revelation
A coalition of more than two dozen press freedom groups on Monday escalated an earlier appeal demanding that the US Department of Justice drop charges against ... -
Duterte says press freedom is ‘vital’ for democracy
President Rodrigo Duterte talks to the people after holding a meeting with the COVID-19 task force at the Arcadia Active Lifestyle Center in Matina, Davao City ... -
EU media watchdogs and associations urge Greece to protect press freedom – EURACTIV.com
The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR), a European mechanism that tracks, monitors and responds to violations of press and media freedom in Europe, urged the Greek ... -
Governor Newsom signs bill to secure press freedom in California
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Journalists in Southland applaud Governor Gavin Newsom’s signing of Senate Bill 98, which exempts media professionals from complying with police dispersal orders ... -
Lake County News, California – McGuire’s Bill to Advance Press Freedom Protection Becomes State Law
State Senator Mike McGuire’s Bill SB 98, which highlights some of the country’s toughest press freedom protections, was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom on ... -
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Filipino and Russian press freedom advocates
The Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia “for their efforts ... -
Press freedom worries EU leaders in Slovenia – POLITICO
KRANJ, Slovenia – EU leaders spent Wednesday urging aspiring members to speed up democratic reforms – before answering uncomfortable questions about the erosion of press freedom ... -
EU gives Taliban conditions, including press freedom, to ensure interaction with Bloc
European Union officials have given the Taliban a set of conditions, including the rule of law and press freedom, to ensure interaction with the 27-nation bloc. ... -
SC decides to warn everyone against freedom of the press – Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has decided to serve a formal notice on all State officials to make them understand that the Court is monitoring them and ... -
Taliban attack women’s rights and press freedom in first press conference since takeover
The Taliban held their first press conference on Tuesday, two days after taking control of Afghanistan. A Taliban spokesperson said the group would respect women’s rights ... -
Poland passes media law that threatens press freedom
After two days of political turmoil, Poland’s parliament passes a controversial media law that could further crack down on press freedom in the country – although ... -
Investors ignore a dangerous crackdown on press freedom
Global press freedom is under dramatic pressure. More journalists than ever were in jail last year and the number of media workers killed rose by a ... -
International Press Institute calls on Blinken to strengthen press freedom during visit to India
A global network of leading editors, media executives and journalists, the International Press Institute (IPI), on Tuesday called on US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken to ... -
Germany should restrict press freedom to facilitate IPOs, advisers have suggested
An advisory group to the German government has come under fire after recommending the press be “disciplined” to facilitate start-up IPOs. An 11-page position paper titled ... -
[Editorial] Protect freedom of the press
Ruling party to unilaterally pass media bills, stifling criticism and denying right to know The ruling Democratic Party of Korea is pushing for a bill that ... -
RSF names PM Modi among 37 ‘predators of press freedom’ along with Kim Jong-un and Imran Khan
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on the list of 37 heads of state or government that the global body Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has ... -
Pakistan Journalists Syndicate announces nationwide protest against law restricting press freedom in Punjab
The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Monday called for a nationwide protest against the passage of the controversial Punjab Assembly Privilege Bill 2021, which ... -
How press freedom is being eroded in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s vocal and politically diverse media, while free from the constraints imposed on neighboring journalism in mainland China, has faced various threats over the years. ... -
Three years of deterioration of press freedom in Nicaragua
In April 2018, Daniel Ortega, the President of Nicaragua, announced reforms to the country’s social security benefits. Protests have erupted, following years of dissatisfaction with an ... -
The Pentagon Papers are 50 years old: press freedom and whistleblowers are still under threat
Legendary whistleblower Dan Ellsberg leaked the Pentagon Papers fifty years ago, a brave act of truth for which he was later sentenced to life in prison. ... -
Trump’s DOJ’s sweeping attack on press freedom is only in focus now
the New York Times Wednesday was informed that Trump’s Justice Department in 2020 had secretly obtained the phone records of four Time journalists in a bid ... -
Journalists in Pakistan threatened against freedom of the press
welcome to Foreign politic Brief South Asia. This week’s highlights: Pakistan tightens the screws protesting journalists, India’s economy suffers its worst contraction since independence, and The ... -
IPI’s cross-border project tackles press freedom violations in South Asia
In Nepal, despite threats of COVID-19 infection and declining salaries, journalists are working tirelessly in the field to cover the pandemic. When journalist Kailash Joshi was ... -
Victims’ rights versus press freedom: the rival voices of Moroccan journalists
A battle is being played out in a controversial rape case in Morocco between press freedom and victims’ rights. The accused is a well-known Moroccan journalist; ... -
Australia must strengthen press freedom laws and promote transparency, survey finds | freedom of the press
Laws to protect public interest journalism should be strengthened and a culture of transparency promoted, recommended a report by a Senate committee on freedom of the ... -
Press freedom advocates update their charter to meet new challenges
Thirty years ago, dozens of African journalists gathered at a conference in the new nation of Namibia to strategize how to better serve the public and ... -
World Press Freedom Day (May 3, 2021)
On this World Press Freedom Day, France reaffirms its unwavering and resolute commitment to press freedom, freedom of expression and the protection of journalists around the ... -
Free press ‘cornerstone’ of democratic societies, says UN | world press freedom day
In a message on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, celebrated every year on May 3, Secretary-General António Guterres stressed the importance of reliable, verified ... -
Current theme, history and significance
World Press Freedom Day 2021: It is also known as World Press Day. The day also honors journalists who have lost their lives. It is announced ... -
As Covid-19 spreads, press freedom in India shrinks
The world watches in horror as Covid-19 overwhelms hospitals in India. It’s hard to look away when images of open-air crematoriums and makeshift funeral pyres in ... -
Press freedom in Canada is more at risk than you think
Verbal and physical abuse, government obfuscation and police raids, seizures and arrests are just a few of the occupational hazards that many Canadians might think journalists ... -
The fight for press freedom never ends
It was an all-too-rare victory for press freedom in a year when a global pandemic and a growing number of extremists who have journalists in their ... -
Filipino investigative journalist to receive UN press freedom award |
For more than three decades, Ms. Ressa has been involved in numerous initiatives to promote freedom of the press and currently manages the online outlet, Rappler. ...
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