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
EMPOWERING DEMOCRACY THROUGH FEARLESS JOURNALISM
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Journalist released from ICE detention amid growing press freedom concerns in the United States
Journalist Estefany Rodríguez was released from ICE custody on Thursday evening after posting a $10,000 bond, following more than two weeks in detention. While welcoming
Journalist detained by ICE after reporting on immigration enforcement
Journalist Estefany Rodríguez, who has reported on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations for Nashville Noticias, was detained by ICE agents in Nashville, Tennessee, while
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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Predator Spyware and the Growing Threat to Press Freedom
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Why press freedom is fundamental to democracy
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The psychological cost of forced exile for journalists
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