2nd March 2022
Global Task Force statement on the attack of broadcasting facilities in Kyiv
The Global Task Force (GTF) for public media condemns the Russian attack at a TV tower and broadcasting facilities in Kyiv, which is seemingly an effort to deprive Ukrainian citizens of accurate information in the midst of a war.
30th September 2021
In support of the Brussels Declaration, a new global initiative to protect journalists and media freedom
All eight members of the Global Task Force for public media express their formal support for the Brussels Declaration, a new global initiative to fight for journalists’ safety and freedom of the press.
6th July 2021
Global Task Force statement in support of public media in Slovenia
The Global Task Force for public media is deeply concerned by further evidence of sustained and destabilising pressure on public media in Slovenia.
14th May 2021
Verbal attack on Croatia’s public broadcaster is the latest in a string of media freedom incidents
Croatia may have joined the Media Freedom Coalition but attempts to intimidate journalists at HRT are among several ongoing media freedom issues.
9th April 2021
The threat facing Czech TV (Česká Televize)
The Global Task Force for public media is gravely concerned by recent developments in the Czech Republic which risk undermining the independence of Czech TV and its vital role in the country’s democracy.
13th February 2021
Statement by the Global Task Force for public media on ban of BBC World News in China
The Global Task Force for public media is deeply concerned by the decision of the government of the People's Republic of China to ban BBC World News from broadcasting in the country.
11th January 2021
The increasing threats to journalists’ safety
In this commentary article published in the Toronto Star, Catherine Tait, CBC/Radio-Canada President and CEO, writes in her capacity as Chair of the Global Task Force for public media about the dramatic increase in both the frequency and the intensity of harassment and intimidation faced by journalists.
27th October 2020
BBC DG Tim Davie joins the Global Task Force for public media
Catherine Tait, Chair of the Global Task Force for public media, is pleased to announce that BBC Director-General Tim Davie is joining the Global Task Force and continuing the BBC’s support for its work.
30th July 2020
Attacks on Public Media are an Attack on Democracy
In early June, Facebook announced that it had begun labelling content originating from state-controlled media organisations. This is the most recent manifestation of an ongoing discussion about the distinction between state and public media organisations that is vitally important for citizens of democracies worldwide.
12th May 2020
Global Task Force for public media welcomes South Korea’s KBS
The Global Task Force for public media is delighted to welcome its eighth and final member, South Korea’s KBS.
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