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Human rights: Belarus journalists win World Press Freedom Prize
The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) was named on Tuesday as the winner of this year‘s UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize, following the international…
Filipino investigative journalist to receive UN press freedom prize
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Tuesday named investigative journalist and media executive Maria Ressa of the Philippines as the recipient…
An international conference to explore the role of the judiciary in fostering safety of journalists
UNESCO and members of the Group of Friends on the Safety of Journalists are organizing an international conference to explore effective ways to strengthen international…
Targeting journalists takes a toll on ’societies as a whole’ – UN chief
When journalists are targeted, “societies as a whole pay a price”, the UN chief said on Monday, the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes…
Hong Kong Free Press journalist denied visa amid fears for media freedom
After months of reassurance that Beijing’s national security law would not affect Hong Kong’s free press, the government has denied a visa to local media…
Hong Kong foreign press says journalists being targeted in US-China stand-off
Hong Kong’s reputation as a global media hub is under threat. Foreign journalists in Hong Kong are facing ”highly unusual” visa delays at a time…
Maria Ressa: Philippine journalist found guilty of cyber libel
High-profile journalist Maria Ressa has been found guilty of libel in the Philippines’ in a case seen as a test of the country’s media freedom….
Journalists face growing threats in Europe: NGOs
Intimidation, imprisonment or even death are growing threats to journalists in Europe today, new data from 2019 has shown. Over 30 journalists were assaulted in…
Hungary: Law to fight coronavirus creates ’uncertainty’ for journalists
A law that holds a prison sentence of up to five years for spreading ”false information” is part of new measures against COVID-19. As Fanny…
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