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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

WAN-IFRA Denounces Death Threats Against Slovenian Journalist in Relation to Covid-19 Reporting

Investigative journalist Blaž Zgaga has been targeted by a hate campaign fuelled by the Slovenian government on social networks and in the media since sending an official Freedom of Information Request on the COVID-19 pandemic to the authorities in Ljubljana.

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2020-03-27 17:19

Webinar takeaways: Ensuring safety of field reporters covering COVID-19

In a WAN-IFRA webinar on Thursday, Roger Renni, Director and Senior Security Consultant at Key Objectives, and Dr Kane Mortlock, Active Paramedic in State Emergency Support, Australia, and Key Objectives Instructor, offered expert advice for journalists working during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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2020-03-27 13:08

Journalists in India Unprotected and Exposed to Violence During Recent Civil Unrest

WAN-IFRA has written to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for greater protections for journalists in the aftermath of recent civil unrest and following reports of violence targeting journalists reporting from the scene of disturbances.

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2020-03-11 16:54

Staying safe in the eye of the storm – covering protest movements

Journalism is inherently risky business, but covering protest movements comes with its own specific set of safety challenges. Journalists and editors can take steps to protect themselves and mitigate the risks.

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2020-03-03 10:38

Podcast – Covering protests: Staying safe to tell the story

Protests have become more frequent, and more violent, around the world. Covering them has become increasingly dangerous for journalists, and has required new ways of thinking and acting.

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2020-03-03 10:19

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