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ABC: “The protection of sources is crucial for public interest journalism”

A recent court ruling would have forced the ABC and our journalists to reveal the confidential name of a key source in a defamation case.


All participants in a photo at the workshop's conclusion.

Digital investigative journalism workshop in Namibia

The Public Media Alliance held a workshop on digital investigative journalism in Namibia, to build up the capacity of journalists.


image of a computer screen with the EDUbox programme.

VRT’S EDUbox, “a programme for the classroom”

EDUbox is an innovative educational concept from VRT that introduces young people to major topical societal concerns.


Recent News


Afghanistan: International community must work to ensure journalist safety

PMA calls on the international community to work to guarantee the safety of those who remain and to facilitate safe passage urgently for those wanting to leave.

PMA welcomes two new Board members

We warmly welcome Cilla Benkö and Odette Campbell as the newest members of the Public Media Alliance Board.

Swedish Radio joins the Public Media Alliance

We are proud to announce that Swedish Radio have become members of the Public Media Alliance (PMA), the largest global association of public broadcasters, with its CEO Cilla Benkö joining the PMA…

Media freedom concerns surround South Africa’s public broadcaster

The presence of military personnel at SABC premises causes concern for editorial independence among staff and press freedom groups.

PSM Weekly | 11 – 17 August 2021

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

New regulator could further restrict media freedom in Pakistan

While PMA welcomes comments that suggest support for media freedom, we are increasingly concerned by the bleak reality in Pakistan as authorities tighten their grip on independent media and critical…

Turkish government continues to limit independent and foreign-funded media

Limits, fines, attacks, and incoming media legislation demonstrate Turkey's continued crackdown on editorial independence and pluralism.

Poland: Senate must reject media ownership bill

PMA calls on Poland’s Senate to reject the controversial media ownership bill, which poses a serious threat to media independence and pluralism.

The group guarding NZ’s media freedom

New Zealand is ranked eighth best nation in the world when it comes to the freedom of journalists to report without fear. So why does it need a Media Freedom Committee?

PSM and climate change: Covering the crisis

Public media must use their reach, scale and values to lead in covering the ‘defining issue of our time.'

PSM Weekly | 4 – 10 August 2021

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