A mounting number of conflicts, coups, and authoritarian advances has worn down media freedoms worldwide. Watchdog groups say ...

In 2024, 82 journalists lost their lives, just for doing their job. To mark World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, UNESCO is honouring all those who risk their safety to defend the public’s right to know – ...

A majority of Democrats (60%) are highly concerned about press freedoms – about double the share of Republicans (28%).

If the news media are doing their job, print, broadcast and digital media are holding politicians accountable for their ...

World Press Freedom Day is an opportunity for governments to recommit to ensuring the free flow of information and for journalists to reflect on their ethical responsibilities. It reminds us of the ...

Today, on World Press Freedom Day, it’s important to celebrate the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees ...

for example, helped support independent journalists in Myanmar. China applauded, calling VOA “a dirty rag” and “lie factory”. Cambodian strongman Hun Sen cheered the cuts of “fake news” RFA. RFS says ...