world press freedom day

“Information as a public good” might be the theme for this year’s WPFD, but around the world attacks on independent media mean that access to accurate and trusted sources of information is seriously under threat.

While the role of public media has never been so important, COVID-19 is taking its toll on press freedom around the world.

Press freedom is essential for effective and independent public service media to exist. But as journalist safety continues to decline and more governments tighten their grip on the media, what impact is this having on public media worldwide?

PMA CEO Sally-Ann Wilson reflects on global media freedom and our concern for public media in Tonga