Press freedom is a cornerstone of any democratic society. Journalists play a crucial role in holding power to account, informing the public, and fostering open dialogue. Attacks on journalists are attacks on democracy and the right to be informed. Standing in solidarity with the media is essential to ensure that journalists can work without fear of violence or repression. Media Council of KenyaCameroon Association of Women in Media
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On World Press Freedom Day, we honor the vital role of a free press in promoting justice and democracy. Let’s commit to protecting the rights of journalists and media professionals. #WorldPressFreedomDay #internationalpress #WorldPress #WorldPreeFreedomDay2024
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On World Press Freedom Day, we honor the vital role of a free press in promoting justice and democracy. Let’s commit to protecting the rights of journalists and media professionals. #WorldPressFreedomDay #internationalpress #WorldPress #WorldPreeFreedomDay2024
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On World Press Freedom Day, we honor the vital role of a free press in promoting justice and democracy. Let’s commit to protecting the rights of journalists and media professionals. #WorldPressFreedomDay #internationalpress #WorldPress #WorldPreeFreedomDay2024
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🗞️ On World Press Freedom Day, let's recognize the vital role of journalists worldwide in upholding democracy and accountability. Despite facing threats, harassment, and restrictive laws, they persist in their pursuit of truth. In Georgia, however, the reality is starkly different. The alarming state of media freedom is a cause for concern, with threats like the proposed foreign agent law, targeting of media donors, and lingering fear of physical violence endangering independent journalism. Despite these challenges, Georgian journalists show remarkable resilience in their commitment to informing the public and holding power to account. (https://lnkd.in/gsAwX3Fu) Today, as we celebrate press freedom globally, it's crucial to shine a spotlight on the struggles faced by journalists in Georgia and in other regions where press freedom is under threat. By standing in solidarity with journalists everywhere, we affirm our collective commitment to defending the fundamental principles of a free and independent press. #PressFreedom #WorldPressFreedomDay #Georgia
On this World Press Freedom Day, we honor the crucial role played by journalists, media workers, and free and independent media in upholding democracy and safeguarding our right to information. 📰🗳️ The 2024 annual report from the Council of Europe’s Platform to Promote the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists paints a stark picture: media freedom remains under relentless assault across Europe. 🔒 Today, let’s express our gratitude to journalists who tirelessly uphold press freedom. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/dUvnxWKE #EuropeForFreeMedia #FreeMedia #HumanRights #CouncilOfEurope
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Journalism is not a crime!
Internews knows the importance and potential of the Media Freedom Coalition, and calls on members to take action to prevent the indiscriminate killing of journalists. The latest from Free Press Unlimited ⤵️
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🌐 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐲 📰 We all should deeply value the critical role that a free press plays in promoting transparency, accountability, and informed democratic societies. Today join us at SourceLess to honor and stand with journalists and media organizations worldwide that choose integrity, supporting their right to operate freely and safely. Press freedom is fundamental to democracy. It empowers journalists to scrutinize authority, expose corruption, and deliver factual, impartial news to the public. This World Press Freedom Day, we recommit to protecting press independence and ensuring journalists can pursue the truth without fear of censorship or retaliation. #WorldPressFreedomDay #PressFreedom #journalism #SourceLess
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Journalism is not a crime!
Internews knows the importance and potential of the Media Freedom Coalition, and calls on members to take action to prevent the indiscriminate killing of journalists. The latest from Free Press Unlimited ⤵️
Call for action for safety of journalists and access to information in Gaza
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On World Press Freedom Day, let's celebrate the vital role of a free press in upholding democracy and holding power accountable. As an RKS student, I recognize the importance of journalists in informing the public, exposing injustice, and safeguarding our rights. Let's stand together to defend press freedom and support journalists worldwide. #PressFreedom #WorldPressFreedomDay #JournalismMatters #RKSStudentSpeak
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On this World Press Freedom Day, we honor the crucial role played by journalists, media workers, and free and independent media in upholding democracy and safeguarding our right to information. 📰🗳️ The 2024 annual report from the Council of Europe’s Platform to Promote the Protection of Journalism and Safety of Journalists paints a stark picture: media freedom remains under relentless assault across Europe. 🔒 Today, let’s express our gratitude to journalists who tirelessly uphold press freedom. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/dUvnxWKE #EuropeForFreeMedia #FreeMedia #HumanRights #CouncilOfEurope
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Disinformation and repression the media's challenge in a world of global violence When journalists are silenced by violence or censorship, societies lose a fundamental tool for controlling abuses of power. Lack of access to reliable and pluralistic information weakens the democratic fabric, fostering misinformation and allowing corrupt or authoritarian structures to consolidate. Violence against journalists takes on multiple manifestations, each of which progressively erodes press freedom, while feeding a climate of fear that affects all aspects of news reporting. In Latin America, drug trafficking has consolidated its influence not only over political and economic institutions, but also over the media. The situation of journalists and media worldwide has reached a critical point, particularly in the last five years, where violence against these actors has become a systematic phenomenon. Article by Juanma Soynadie on the risks of being a journalist today. https://lnkd.in/dR_ASH9Z
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