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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 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...

Free media vital for democracy: Shafi

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

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...

Hayatudeen: Free, Independent Press Serves is Society’s Early Warning System

Chuks Okocha in Abuja  A former Group Managing Director of the New Nigeria Development Company (NNDC), Mohammed Hayatudeen, has noted that a free and independent press was indispen...

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...

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...

Rubina Khalid stresses unfettered press freedom, responsible journalism

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...

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

Hong Kong Ranks 140th in Global Press Freedom Index as China Remains Near Bottom

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published the 2026 World Press Freedom Index on April 30. The report shows that Hong Kong ranks 140th and remains in the worst-rated category of “ve...

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...

الأردن يؤكد التزامه بحرية الصحافة بمناسبة اليوم العالمي

صراحة نيوز- يحافظ الأردن، منذ أكثر من 105 أعوام، على إرث راسخ في الصحافة وممارستها وفق المعايير المهنية السليمة، بما يخدم المجتمع ويصون حقه في المعرفة، ويعود ذلك إلى خريف عام 1920،...

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

World Press Freedom Index: persvrijheid in meer dan de helft van de landen slecht of zelfs zeer slecht

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

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...

How important to you is freedom of the press?

And does it bother you that our “press freedom” rating continues to slip?

Dictators, democracies and the death of a free press

As governments tighten their grip on information, press freedom around the world is collapsing under the weight of censorship, intimidation and state-backed persecution, writes DrB...

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...

Report: State top threat to PHL press

A PRESS FREEDOM monitor said on Sunday that conditions for Philippine journalists remain unsafe due to ongoing threats and harassment, citing “state repression” as the biggest dang...

From the Publisher: Free Press, Free People

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...