News and Press ReleasesUkraine: Journalists demand action and support from the government 08 Apr 2020 Journalists in Ukraine are demanding action by government after a catastrophic fall in revenue has led to wage cuts, job losses and staff being forced…South Asia: Media unions and advocates calls for urgent end to Kashmir blockade 08 Apr 2020 A group of 37 national media unions from South Asia as well as global media advocacy and freedom of expression organisations today called for an end…Australia: Government income subsidy must include freelancers and casuals 06 Apr 2020 The Australian government’s proposed $130 billion “JobKeeper” package falls short of supporting freelancers and non-permanent media workers. The…Thailand: Media workers salaries slashed 06 Apr 2020 Nation Multimedia Group (NMG), one of Thailand’s largest media companies cut employees’ salaries on April 1 citing the Covid-19 business downturn.…Being a journalist in Italy 03 Apr 2020 Italian journalists are on the front lines in the emergency that has hit the country. Federazione Nazionale Stampa Italiana (FSNI) is working to…IFJ Blog: Coronavirus underscores the crucial role - and responsibility - of the free press in a crisis 30 Mar 2020 Journalism serves as a critical public service, particularly in times of crisis. Now more than ever, media must be able to report independently,…COVID-19: Europe’s leaders must protect free flow of information 25 Mar 2020 Today the IFJ joined a network of press freedom groups in calling on European leaders to protect free flow of information and ensure that media…South Asia: SAMSN’s plea for journalists, media houses and the government 25 Mar 2020 Despite the importance of journalism during a crisis, reporters continue to face challenges to their health and safety during the COVID-19 outbreak.…México: despidos masivos en la agencia nacional de noticias en plena pandemia 20 Mar 2020 Trabajadores de Notimex denuncian que la dirección despidió más de 200 periodistas, contrató a otras personas y trasladó parte de su redacción a otro…IFJ Blog: Philippines, a step closer to illiberal democracy 13 Mar 2020 President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal assault to silence the Philippines major national broadcaster ABS-CBN is following the playbook on modern…Australia: Media giants shutter Australian Associated Press 09 Mar 2020 Australia’s major newswire service, Australian Associated Press (AAP), will close its doors on June 26, in a controversial move by majority…India: News channels receive gag order for covering Delhi riots 09 Mar 2020 Malayalam-language news channels Asianet News and MediaOne received bans for alleged “bias” content covering the Delhi protests amidst the climbing…India: Police block journalists covering NIA operation in Pulwama 09 Mar 2020 Police barred two journalists from reporting on a government operation in Pulwama district, in Indian-administered Kashmir, and confiscated their…IFJ calls to ratify Convention 190 on violence and harassment 05 Mar 2020 To mark International Women's Day on 8th March, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) urges world governments to ratify the International…Philippines: Court orders GMA network to reinstate 51 employees 04 Mar 2020 The Court of Appeals (CA) ordered the reinstatement and backpay of wages for 51 former Global Media Arts (GMA) network employees. The International…China: Swedish journalists and publishers petition China for release of Gui Minhai 21 Feb 2020 Swedish journalists, publishers and media jointly launched a petition on February 20, calling on China to release imprisoned Swedish writer and… Page 18 of 38. Previous 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738 Next Load more
