8th October 2021
Update: South Korean lawmakers back down on controversial ‘fake news’ bill
The Public Media Alliance welcomes decision to back down on a proposed bill that could have significant repercussions for press freedom in South Korea.
29th September 2021
South Korea: Proposed vote on ‘fake news’ bill postponed
The final vote on a proposed bill that many fear could undermine press freedom in South Korea has been postponed yet again.
24th August 2021
South Korea to vote on concerning “fake news” law
South Korea may soon join the growing ranks of countries whose governments are introducing so-called “fake news” laws.
29th June 2021
Projet : Protéger les journalistes en Haïti et lutter contre la désinformation et la mésinformation pendant une pandémie
Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer notre prochain projet de renforcement des capacités des journalistes en Haïti.
23rd July 2020
Insight | Let’s unleash the BBC’s potential to combat fake news and help Global Britain
BBC Director Tony Hall writes about the importance of the BBC in combatting misinformation and ensuring fair and free news worldwide.
15th June 2020
Insight | Jamie Angus on why trusted news should have access to chat apps
BBC World Service Director, Jamie Angus, explains why trusted news services should have access to chat apps such as WhatsApp to combat disinformation during crises and emergencies.
27th March 2020
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.
10th March 2020
Public media coverage of coronavirus
Public service media organisations are mandated to provide essential and, at times, life-saving information during crises and emergencies. But what steps are organisations taking to best cover the coronavirus outbreak?
3rd February 2020
Coronavirus: sourcing accurate, reliable information
As the death toll and number of confirmed coronavirus cases continues to rise, so too does the wave of misinformation surrounding the virus. So what sources can the public turn to for accurate and reliable updates?
6th December 2019
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.