Press Room


Welcome to the PMA Press Room, a central hub for the latest official updates from Public Media Alliance.

Explore our latest press releases, organisational announcements, and recent statements on the most pressing situations facing public media worldwide. You will also find resources on how to get in touch with PMA for any press and media enquiries.

Latest Press Releases


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Applications open for women journalist safety training


Applications are open for PMA's free Women Journalist Safety training workshops in West Africa and online. Deadline 31st July 2026.

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New global study highlights role of public media as critical infrastructure


A new report published by the Global Task Force for public media highlights the role public service media play as critical infrastructure.

IPPM launches pilot content residency initiative


A new residency initiative hopes to foster new relationships and opportunities for cross-cultural storytelling.

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Research launch: Safety of Women Journalists in Ghana and Nigeria


Meet the researchers who will map the physical, digital and mental safety of women journalists across Nigeria and Ghana.

PMA Trainer Grant: Advancing Investigative Journalism in Belize


This year's first PMA Trainer Grant workshop focused on advancing investigative journalism at Greater Belize Media.

Applications open for media literacy training in the Caribbean


Applications are open for PMA's free MIL training workshops in Guyana, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago. Deadline: 20 April 2026.

Latest Statements


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Seychelles: Reaction as SBC bill becomes law


PMA welcomes a number of revisions to the SBC Act. However, key weaknesses in the legislation remain which require further assurances.

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Seychelles: PMA & partners call for urgent review of SBC Bill


PMA and other press freedom groups have sent a letter to the Information Minister calling for a pause and reflection on the SBC Bill. 

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Czechia: Joint statement opposing plan to abolish PSM licence fee funding


PMA joins statement against Czech government plans to abolish the public media licence fee and replace it with direct state budget funding.

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Seychelles: New bill presents threat to SBC’s independence


PMA supports the SBC’s board in calling for a reflection on a new bill which looks to overhaul the public broadcaster’s governance system.

RNZ

New Zealand: PMA alarmed by Deputy PM commentary on RNZ leadership


Comments from deputy prime minister and RNZ shareholding minister, David Seymour, raise concern ahead of election.

France: Controversial report recommends drastic PSM reforms


The report from the inquiry on the French PSM suggests implementing €1 billion worth of cuts for the French public media sector.  

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Featured image: Kyiv, Ukraine – January 24 2014: Cameraman in a protective helmet and bulletproof vest with marked Press TV filming an event with professional camera at Hrushevsky street during Euromaidan. Credit: Mykola Komarovskyy / Shutterstock.com