Privacy and freedom of expression are often presented as complementary rights in democratic societies. Journalists need privacy protections to safeguard sources, communicate securely, and conduct investigations without fear of surveillance.

In many parts of the world, censorship no longer begins with a government official banning a newspaper or shutting down a television station. Increasingly, it begins much earlier, inside the

Across the globe, attacks on journalists are no longer limited to arrests, legal harassment, or physical violence. Increasingly, governments and powerful actors are extending repression beyond the individual reporter, targeting

In an era defined by rapid information flows, digital reporting, and AI-generated content, the value of field research in journalism has never been more critical, or more at risk of

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