Concerns grow over the detention of journalist Ahmed Eldin in Kuwait under new security laws
Journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin has reportedly been detained in Kuwait after being last seen on March 2 while visiting family at the onset of the regional
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Abducted U.S. journalist released in Iraq amid concerns over targeted threats
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after spending approximately a week in captivity following her abduction in Iraq, an incident that has intensified concerns
Kidnapping of journalist in Baghdad raises alarm over press safety in Iraq
The abduction of journalist Shelly Kittleson in central Baghdad has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating safety of journalists in Iraq and the broader risks
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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