In recent years, the proliferation of commercial surveillance technologies has created new risks for journalists and media organizations. Among the most concerning tools is Predator spyware, a powerful mobile surveillance

In every healthy democracy, a free press is not an optional luxury; it is a structural pillar that enables the political system to function as it was designed. When independent

When journalists are forced into exile, the world often celebrates their “escape” from danger. But on the other side of that journey, which may span continents and countless bureaucratic hurdles,

Why media education matters today In an information ecosystem dominated by digital platforms, algorithmic distribution, and increasing political polarization, audiences are no longer passive consumers of news. They actively select,

There are more than 476 million people worldwide who self-identify as Indigenous.  Across the Americas, Oceania, Asia, Africa, and the Arctic, Indigenous peoples face disproportionate levels of misinformation and disinformation.

Since the creation of the internet in the early 2000s, people have used it as a haven for free expression and access to diverse information. But today, it is increasingly

Reporting on difficult topics such as war, trauma, accidents, or assassinations can pose significant mental health challenges for journalists. Many who choose this profession are aware of these risks from

The mission of journalists has always been to tell the truth about what is happening, even when doing so means challenging limits, beliefs, or powerful interests. But in today’s context,

Stronger privacy laws have closed off once-routine data sources, complicated public-interest reporting, and increased legal risk. Journalists still have pathways forward, by documenting public-interest tests, minimizing data use, and strengthening

War reporting has always involved extreme risks: bombings, kidnappings, censorship, and constant threats. But in Gaza, the greatest danger for those reporting is no longer just violence, it’s hunger. Humanitarian