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Deadly month for journalists in a shakier world

International law mandates the protection of journalists in conflicts, and crimes committed against journalists must lead to sentencing.


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BBC World Service announces Emergency Radio Service for Gaza

The programme will provide the latest information as well as safety advice on where to access shelter, food and water supplies.


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State Media Monitor 2023: A Bleak Reading

The spectre of a series of intensifying conflicts presents an alarming peril to democratic societies, ahead of a crucial election year.


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#WPFD2022: Threats to independent journalism in democracies around the world

Swedish Radio's Director-General Cilla Benkö gives keynote address at press freedom conference in Washington.

PSM Weekly | World Press Freedom Day 2022

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

Global Call Out: World Press Freedom Day 2022

Journalism is under a digital siege, from state & non-state actors, at a time when independent and critical journalism is most needed.

World Press Freedom Day 2022: themes from the past 12 months

For World Press Freedom Day 2022, PMA has analysed six press freedom themes which have been prevalent across the past twelve months.

Myanmar military’s effort to silence independent media

On World Press Freedom Day, a year on from Myanmar's military coup, former BBC Burmese editor, Tin Htar Swe assesses the state of media.

#WPFD2022: What we’re watching, reading, and listening to

For World Press Freedom Day 2022, we’ve rounded up videos, reports, and podcasts to help you catch up on relevant issues.

Netflix subscription woes: what can they teach public media?

The idea of introducing Netflix-style subscriptions to finance public media is being flirted with in some countries. But would it work?

PSM Weekly | 20 – 26 April 2022

Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.

How election results can impact PSM

Election results in France and Slovenia could have big implications for PSM; as could forthcoming elections.

Ukraine war: Public media podcasts with unique takes

From an open API to practical info for refugees, pop-up public media podcasts on the Ukraine war are engaging audiences in unique ways.

All Australians invited to join the ABC’s 90th birthday celebrations

The ABC, turns 90 this year and is inviting all Australians to celebrate the milestone, with community events and special programming.