Russian journalist Maria Ponomarenko has been sentenced to an additional 22 months in prison, marking the third conviction against the independent reporter since her arrest
Egyptian political commentator and writer Ahmed Douma has been sentenced to one year in prison in a case that has intensified concerns about the criminalization
The arrests of two journalists in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí have sparked growing alarm over the increasing use of legal mechanisms to
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
Learn in depth about the latest attacks on freedom of press
