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Press Freedom: A Story of Lives Lost, Budgets Slashed, Status Eroded

TORONTO, Canada, May 1 (IPS) - Press freedom is on the retreat across much of the world. As documented by recent global surveys authored by the UN and media institutes, the erosio...

Press freedoms are hard-fought

World Press Freedom Day 2026: CISLAC, media groups demand stronger safeguards for journalists

A free and independent media remains central to governance, transparency and national development, the groups said. The post World Press Freedom Day 2026: CISLAC, media groups dema...

World Press Freedom Day, 2026

On May 3rd, the world marks World Press Freedom Day – a United Nations observance dedicated to the fundamental principles of press freedom. Read the full story, “World Press Freedo...

Press freedom central to peace and global stability, UN leaders say

In a joint statement, senior United Nations leaders said press freedom remains central to peace, democratic governance and global stability as the organisation advances reforms for...

Zambia: CPJ Calls On Zambian President to Champion the Media As World Press Freedom Day Host

[CPJ] The Committee to Protect Journalists wrote to Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema expressing concern over recent attacks on journalists and legislation that negatively impa...

Qatar Press Centre marks World Press Freedom Day with call for stronger protections

Qatar Press Center underscored the importance of protecting journalists and safeguarding press freedom. Marking World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, the Qatar Press Centre (QPC) reaff...

One thing Guardian staff have done to defend press freedom … and one thing you can do

What does defending press freedom mean in practice? We asked people across the Guardian to tell us something they have done to protect it this past year. The range of responses wil...

Liberia: PUL Sounds Alarm On Press Freedom Violations As Liberia Marks World Press Freedom Day in Kakata

[FrontPageAfrica] Kakata -- The President of the Press Union of Liberia (PUL), Julius Kanubah, has warned that democratic progress and national development remain at risk without f...

Journalists warn of rising regulatory control over media, highlight link between financial and editorial independence

Call for safeguarding ethical journalism in evolving threat landscape in event to mark World Press Freedom Day

Press Freedom Day 2026: Southwest NUJ calls for safety, AI accountability

Samo reaffirmed the Union’s commitment to training members on conflict-sensitive reporting, engage lawmakers on stronger protections, and partner with civil society to expand acces...

PM renews commitment for protection, safety and independence of media and journalists on World Press Freedom Day

Vows all possible steps to ensure a conducive environment for journalism

Free media vital for democracy: Shafi

Khyber Union of Journalists, Peshawar Press Club, Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists jointly organised event

Finland´s ranking drops to 6th in Press Freedom Index

Finland´s ranking dropped to sixth from fifth in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) on Thursday. Finland ranked fifth in 2025 for four...

Press Freedom Day: Tanvir Sadiq lauds J&K’s journalistic fraternity

Assures support for free, fearless journalism SRINAGAR: On the occasion of International Press Freedom Day, Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Chief Spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq ex...

President, PM reaffirm commitment to press freedom on World Press Freedom Day

President extends greetings to journalists, editors, media workers, media professionals in Pakistan, around world

Rubina Khalid stresses unfettered press freedom, responsible journalism

Atiku Faults NBC Advisory, Decries Threat to Press Freedom

The Code of Conduct advisory issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has drawn sharp criticism, with concerns that it represents yet another attempt to muzzle the medi...

Press Freedom Day: Attacks on journalists weakening accountability – SERAP, NGE

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, and the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, have urged the Federal Government to ensure more press freedom and adequate pro...

‘Free all journalists detained for doing their work’, says Amnesty International on Press Freedom Day

AS the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day today, May 3, an international human rights organisation has urged authorities to release all detained journalists and dropping th...

‘Free all journalists detained for doing their work’, says Amnesty International on Press Freedom Day

AS the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day today, May 3, an international human rights organisation has urged authorities to release all detained journalists and dropping th...

Global Press Freedom Hits Record Low, U.S. Drops to 64th in the World: Reporters Without Borders

Reporters Without Borders warns press freedom has fallen to its lowest level since the group began publishing its annual World Press Freedom Index in 2002. The index has charted ho...

AJK observes Press Freedom Day with renewed call for media protection

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