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As global crises, authoritarianism, and threats to press freedom escalate, more journalists are forced to flee their home countries, making independent journalism one of the most dangerous professions today. The recently published study by Körber Stiftung sheds light on the growing scale and challenges of exiled journalism in Germany.
The 2024 Digital News Report Reuters Institute reveals new findings about the consumption of online news globally. It is based on a YouGov survey of more than 95,000 people in 47 countries representing half of the world’s population. The report looks at the growing importance of platforms in news consumption and production, including more visual and video-led social media such as TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
In the present report, the Special Rapporteur (Irene Khan) on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression focuses on journalists in exile who face a variety of physical, digital and legal threats. She analyses the responses of States and companies to these threats and challenges.
More than 20 percent of the world’s national governments have reached beyond their borders since 2014 to forcibly silence exiled political activists, journalists, former regime insiders, and members of ethnic or religious minorities.
The CPJ’s 2023 prison census highlights China, Myanmar, Belarus, Russia, Vietnam, Iran and Israel as leading jailers, with 320 journalists globally. This report exposes harsh realities, emphasizing the urgent need for global attention to protect press freedom.
The Foundation for Freedom of Expression and Democracy (FLED) reports an alarming climate for press freedom in Nicaragua. The report reveals an increase in persecution, exile, and banishment.
Exploring the media industry’s response to the cost-of-living crisis, the war in Europe, and climate instability, the report emphasizes the vital role of accurate journalism in overcoming challenges.
Conducting an annual assessment of global freedom of information, GxR exposes a worldwide threat to freedom of expression, spotlighting the challenges encountered in safeguarding this right.
Examining challenges for independent Russian media post-war, the research guides donors, policymakers, and the media community in understanding the situation and offering effective support.
The text underscores difficulties for exiled journalists accessing essential tools like language and networks, emphasizing the complexity of living and working between two countries and cultures.
The report explores challenges and emphasizes the need for external support, networking opportunities among journalists, and underscores the dedication of exiled journalists despite uncertainties.