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Pope Leo XIV Defends Press Freedom and Calls for the Release of Imprisoned Journalists

On the morning of May 12, 2025, Pope Leo XIV held his first audience with the international press in the Vatican City. The most applauded

World Press Freedom Day: RSF Publish Press Freedom Index 2025

Last Saturday, May 3rd, marked World Press Freedom Day. At Free Press Alliance, we couldn’t let this day pass without paying tribute to the journalists

Press Crackdown in Ethiopia: Police Raid Addis Standard, and Confiscate Devices

On April 17, the office of Addis Standard, a news outlet based in Ethiopia, was raided by six plainclothes officers claiming to be police. Although

Journalism that inspires

In this space, we spotlight outstanding journalistic work from around the world—stories that inform, inspire, and spark change. These are the voices pushing boundaries, holding power to account, and reminding us of journalism’s vital role in society.

Adrift: Senegal’s Coastal Crisis and the Deadly Route to Europe

This powerful documentary by the Environmental Justice Foundation follows Abdou, a young Senegalese fisherman forced to embark on a perilous journey to Europe. Through his story, the film exposes the devastating impact of illegal fishing and marine resource depletion, driving entire communities toward forced migration. A vital piece that highlights the intersection of environmental justice, human rights, and migration.

“Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.”

Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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