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Defenses of independent journalists against authoritarian or malign regimes remain weak across the world. Russia and Turkey – united in not just the increasingly authoritarian way they are ruled but also in their “in-betweenness” have been no exception in this regard.
Online abuse stifles freedom of expression, undermines equity and inclusion, and threatens livelihoods. In the United States and around the world, it has become a major occupational hazard, affecting everyone from scientists and academics to election officials and journalists.
The Editor Safety Hub is a dedicated training platform for news editors and managers, providing them with a free and efficient way to improve their safety skills and practice through self-paced courses, practical tools and resources. It is created by the ACOS Alliance and WAN-IFRA in partnership with leading safety trainers, editors and journalists.
The proportion of people avoiding news content is alarmingly high. That has implications for news organizations seeking to grow, engage, and inform audiences. That, in turn, limits the ability of those titles to hold power to account.
The newly published “Press Freedom in Europe: Time to turn the Tide” report highlights the persistent use of spyware technology to surveil media actors, jeopardising both media freedom and the digital security of journalists.
Two prominent Chinese bloggers in exile said police were investigating their millions of followers on international social media platforms, in an escalation of Beijing’s attempts to clamp down on critical speech even outside of the country’s borders.
From spying through diplomatic missions and pro-government diaspora organizations to denial of consular services and outright intimidation and illegal renditions, the Turkish government has been using a wide range of tactics against its critics overseas.
In Iran, the space for independent journalism has become increasingly constrained. According to Reporters Without Borders (RSF), only North Korea, China and Vietnam currently trail Iran for their measures of press freedom.
In 2024, AI’s disruption intensifies globally. As content creation and distribution undergo transformation while more than 40 critical elections are due in 2024 and wars continue to rage in Europe and the Middle East, journalists must reassess their role.
Highlighting potential hazards, the Justice for Journalists Foundation (JFJ) sheds light on the obstacles faced by independent media outlets and workers exiled by non-democratic regimes.
Ethiopian journalists, facing deteriorating press freedom and arrests, are increasingly seeking asylum abroad. The government’s crackdown has created a challenging environment.
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) highlights the vital role of encryption for journalists, offering insights and recommended tools to enhance data and communication security online.
In their home country, activists affiliated with the ruling party intimidate and attack the family members of journalists as a means of stifling their critiques of the government.
A report by the Friedrich Ebert Foundation examines the demographic composition of Russian emigrants, their professional background, the countries they have chosen to move to and the political activities they pursue abroad.
For the first time, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) unveiled a map depicting the migration patterns of journalists compelled to seek safety abroad and the nations hosting exiled media.
Addressing the unique digital security challenges of exiled journalists, the guide outlines practical steps to enhance safety against hacking, online harassment, and website attacks.
Throughout 2022, CPJ provided help 206 times, an increase of 227% over the three-year period. On the occasion of World Refugee Day 2023, the Committee to Protect Journalists shares three lessons learned from CPJ’s work with journalists in exile.
A comprehensive overview of the Russian media landscape and how it has changed since the start of the Russian war of aggression on the whole of Ukraine – in ten questions and answers.