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.

From political interference to funding cuts, many independent public media organisations are facing both new and ongoing threats. Here we reflect on some of these challenges, many of which have been amplified by the COVID-19 crisis.

The Public Media Alliance condemns the guilty verdict against Rappler founder and editor-in-chief, Maria Ressa, and journalist, Reynaldo Santos Jr, under the Cybercrime Prevention Act as a further attack on press freedom in the Philippines.

The PMA have issued a letter to Pakistan's Prime Minister calling for the immediate release of Geo TV CEO and Editor-in-Chief, Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman.

More than 170 communication and education professionals, civil society organisations, federations and unions have signed a declaration calling on the Spanish government to restart proposals to democratise RTVE.

To celebrate UNESCO's 9th World Radio Day, we explore some of the key public media initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion.

New Zealand media organisations are invited to apply to receive content from a $1m pilot scheme aimed at boosting the reporting of local democracy issues across the country.

Effective public media is crucial at times of election. Trusted, impartial analysis and reporting is paramount to ensure that the public is armed with the knowledge it needs.

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

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