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UN Report - World’s Press Demands Justice for Jamal Khashoggi

In a damning report released Wednesday, 19 June, the UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial killing, Agnes Callamard, concluded there was credible evidence of individual liability amongst high-level Saudi officials, including Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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2019-06-21 13:50

Finding the balance – when is reporting from a danger zone worth it?

The world is a more dangerous place for journalists than ever before. And as the appetite for stories that accurately represent situations on the ground persists, journalists continue to take risks in order to get a story. But how do journalists balance the importance of seeking the truth – wherever that might take them – with ensuring their personal safety? And how can editors support them?

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2019-06-21 12:10

The Backstory – Managing safety: What editors can do to keep journalists safe

SEASON 2 NOW ON AIR! In our first season The Backstory explored a wide range of issues from our global network, and we're now back for Season 2 which examines in-depth the many facets of the conversation around Safety of Journalists.

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2019-06-21 11:34

Plan for the expected and unexpected: What you need to think about when completing a risk assessment

There’s no story worth dying for – here’s how you can better protect yourself out in the field.

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2019-06-04 17:00

'Free media is not an optional extra,' says UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt

"A free media is not an optional extra, still less a 'Western' value: it forms one pillar of a thriving society, benefiting people in every corner of the world," UK's Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt told delegates to WAN-IFRA's World News Media Congress on Saturday in Glasgow.

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Brian Veseling

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2019-06-01 17:30

Jamal Khashoggi awarded 2019 Golden Pen of Freedom

Murdered Saudi dissident Jamal Khashoggi has been given WAN-IFRA's highest honour for furthering the cause of press freedom. "He knew the dangers. He would not be silent."

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2019-05-29 17:01

Bali Safety Training Helps Journalists Battle the Elements

Indonesia is a place of great beauty, but its location on the Ring of Fire makes it especially prone to natural disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis. In addition, the string of islands also faces conflict due to its wealth of ethnic and religious diversity. In early April, over a dozen journalists gathered for a training in Bali to discuss comprehensive strategies for safe reporting.

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2019-05-03 11:24

On World Press Freedom Day, nothing fake about rising dangers

"On World Press Freedom Day, as more than 250 journalists around the world languish in jails in places such as Turkey, China, and Egypt and hundreds of others risk their lives daily to bring truth to their readers, it’s important to stand up and call this what it is: naked and unabashed greed at the expense of justice."

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2019-05-02 10:52

Lend your support to World Press Freedom Day

World Press Freedom Day on May 3 shines a light on current issues, threats and achievements concerning #PressFreedom.

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Simone Flueckiger

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2019-04-25 11:47

Here’s how to support this year’s World News Day

The Canadian Journalism Foundation is calling on news organisations across the globe to join the World News Day campaign, taking place on May 2, with the goal of raising awareness about the value of fair and independent journalism.

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2019-04-24 17:46

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