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The Backstory Podcast - Women leading women in the news

Women in leadership, diversity in the workplace – these are catchphrases that media organisations are talking about, but what do they mean? Why is it important to have women in top positions? And who are the women who are already there?

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2020-06-18 13:02

World’s Press Condemns Guilty Verdict for Maria Ressa in Cyber-Libel Trial

Prominent Filipino journalist Maria Ressa has been found guilty of cyber libel in a case widely condemned as politically motivated. She has 15 days to appeal the decision but risks spending up to six years in prison.

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2020-06-15 08:24

World's Press Condemns Violence Against Journalists in the US

In an unprecedented show of international solidarity, WAN-IFRA members from over 40 countries have written to US President Donald Trump to denounce recent violence against journalists covering protests in the country. The joint letter calls for perpetrators to be brought to justice and urges President Trump “to forcefully condemn these attacks and show unwavering support for a free press.”

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2020-06-12 13:48

New resource helps news organisations respond to COVID-19 safety challenges

The ACOS Alliance and a group of its signatories have launched a new safety resource to help news organisations respond to the extraordinary challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on the safe commissioning of freelance journalists.

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2020-06-08 13:53

CPJ Safety Advisory: Covering US protests over police violence

This latest Safety Advisory from our colleagues at CPJ outlines the increased risks to journalists covering ongoing protests in the US, as well as some of the essential precautions for journalists and newsrooms to consider.

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2020-06-01 11:47

Podcast - Where are the women? Finding gender balance in the news

Often, without even realising it, much of the media we consume is dominated by men. Men’s voices and men’s perspectives account for roughly 75% of the news. Yet, women make up half the population. Research has shown that stories that feature women are more widely read by women. So, why does this imbalance persist and how can news organisations shift how they represent women? Join us for season 3 of The Backstory, in conjunction with WAN-IFRA's Women In News programme.

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2020-05-11 10:34

Journalism without fear or favour

Good journalism is made for times such as these. Good journalists have ensured our leaders remain accountable, their policies are scrutinized, and their promises will be kept in check as we navigate the coming months and a cautious return to optimism.

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2020-04-30 20:23

Journalism without fear or favour

Why WAN-IFRA is supporting UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day campaign in 2020 and how you can too.

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2020-04-24 12:45

Racism, misinformation, inclusion: How to ethically cover COVID-19

Three editors on the frontline of covering the COVID-19 pandemic joined Fergus Bell, CEO of fathm, in a WAN-IFRA webinar to share insights into how to improve the quality of coverage and distance journalism from the sea of misinformation.

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2020-04-06 15:11

WAN-IFRA President: Quality journalism in troubled times

Fernando de Yarza López-Madrazo, President of the Spanish media house Henneo and the President of WAN-IFRA, contributed this article about the fundamental role of a free press in an uncertain world, which has been widely published by newspapers in Spain.

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2020-03-30 12:58

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