South Korean public broadcaster’s viability in question in the face of funding threat: Global Task Force for public media
The GTF is concerned over a proposal to fundamentally alter the funding mechanism for the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS).
GTF objects to Twitter’s public media labels
The Global Task Force objects to ABC, CBC/Radio-Canada, KBS and RNZ being designated by Twitter as “Government-funded Media”.
Global Task Force for public media congratulates South Korea’s KBS on its 50th anniversary
KBS has been shaped by a complex history that includes the Korean War, democratization, and rapid economic development.
Targeting of SVT director general underscores severity of threats against media professionals
Global Task Force member was on the hit list of Swede now convicted of murder.
Threats to public broadcasters and media professionals are weakening democracy
Public funding, operational & editorial independence, and media freedom and safety the focus of first in-person meeting of GTF leaders.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.