Jimmy Lai, owner of Apple Daily, sentenced to 20 years in prison
Jimmy Lai, a 78-year-old media owner and pro-democracy advocate, has been imprisoned since 2020 on charges of “collusion with foreign forces” and conspiracy to publish
EMPOWERING DEMOCRACY THROUGH FEARLESS JOURNALISM
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Reporters covering protests in Minnesota face federal arrest
Several journalists were detained in connection with their coverage of protests in Minnesota sparked by federal immigration enforcement operations and fatal shootings by immigration agents.
Journalists detained while covering pro-Kurdish demonstrations in Turkey
Turkish authorities have detained multiple journalists while forcefully dispersing protests organized by Kurdish communities in cities including Şirnak, Istanbul, and Nusaybin. The demonstrations followed renewed
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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The psychological cost of forced exile for journalists
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Media education: forming critical audiences
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Disinformation on indigenous communities
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