UN Expert Urges Philippines to Stop Crackdown on Press Freedom
The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan condemned on July 14 the Philippines Court of…
Authoritarian Leaders Attacking Journalists and Media Outlets: UN Report
Reporters getting killed while chasing a story. Online attacks against women journalists, including death and rape threats. Targeted electronic surveillance…
UNESCO Demands Investigation into the Killing of Journalist
The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, has called for a thorough investigation into the killing of television reporter Shireen Abu…
Press Freedom in Crisis Under Modi Regime in India: RSF World Report
In its report, RSF concludes that with an average of three or four journalists killed in connection with their work…
Attacks on Journalists: Journalism Under Digital Siege
This year’s World Press Freedom Day theme “Journalism under digital siege,” spotlights the multiple ways in which journalism is endangered…
U.S. Takes Action Against China for Repressive Acts
The United States reaffirms its support for those who bravely speak out despite the threat of retaliation. The U.S. Department…