public media

Governments must not use coronavirus as an excuse to curtail media freedom

The Public Media Alliance urges governments to not use the coronavirus pandemic as an excuse to curtail media freedom and the ability of journalists to hold power to account.

Fake news misinformation

The rise of “fake news” laws across South East Asia

Serious concern as recently enacted “fake news” laws threaten media freedom across South East Asia.

Fake news misinformation

Collaborative Factchecking and PSM

As disinformation and misinformation become more prevalent than ever before, public media organisations are engaging in collaborative efforts to counter its spread. 

Uganda

Silencing the Twitter-Chatter

Legislation to fight ‘fake news’ and cyber-crimes across Sub-Saharan Africa endangers press freedom

EJN Press Release: Ethics in the News

The Ethical Journalism Network's latest report reflects on a year of unprecedented news-making, "fake news" and "post-truth" as well as the ethical challenges faced by the media and journalists.