Local

Supporting local news in North America

News deserts have continued to grow, leaving a number of communities without access to local news outlets. But initiatives across North America are aiming to change that.

Hong Kong RTHK

Crisis facing independent journalism in Hong Kong escalates

Troubling times ahead for Hong Kong's independent media and public broadcaster as oppression of independent media continues to escalate.

UNESCO IPDC

UNESCO’S IPDC supports two COVID-related projects in partnership with the Public Media Alliance

Work in favour of public service journalism has won further support from UNESCO’s IPDC with the announcement of two new PMA projects.

Ofcom

Small Screen, Big Debate: The Future of Public Service Media | PMA’s Initial Response

While the review may propose opportunities for public media to become more financially stable, relevant and reach all audiences, Ofcom must ensure that, first and foremost, it protects the key principles of public media.

Press Freedom

Global Security Bill sparks fears for press freedom in France

French government says it plans to rewrite controversial clause in new Global Security Bill amid serious concerns about its impact on press freedom and the ability of journalists to hold authorities to account.

Pakistan Geo

Editorial: Truth and Power

GEO's Editor-in-Chief, Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman, remains in jail as the crackdown on press freedom in Pakistan continues.

Protests Belarus

Threats to media pluralism growing globally

Media pluralism is necessary for democracy to function effectively. But clampdowns and suspensions, repressive laws and the expulsion of foreign media have placed pluralism under threat globally.

reporting

Resource: The Suicide Reporting Toolkit

Journalists have an important role to play in the prevention of suicide through ethical and responsible reporting of this sensitive topic. Browse useful tips and advice via this essential new toolkit.

Orb Media

Opportunity: Collaborative news content for PMA members

PMA has partnered with Orb Media to provide its members with free, high-quality content on sustainability issues worldwide.

Microphone election

PSM Weekly | 22 – 28 July 2020

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