The Press and Journalism Under Attack Across the Globe
If you have any doubt that good and respected journalism is under attack around the globe, this section should dispel that notion quickly. In fact, a global “call to arms” to save journalism and journalists was rung at World Press Freedom Day at the United Nations in May 2023. When truth is subjugated, chaos gets the upper hand. This is further evidence that journalism needs support and should be prioritized in a brand values/social responsibility context.
The search of The Marion County Record’s office led to the seizure of computers, servers and cellphones of reporters and editors.
Human rights experts and Ukrainian reporters discuss media freedom and safety of journalists in today’s increasingly challenging global context.
It is in its worst state since the cold war
Disinformation, hate speech and deadly attacks against journalists are threatening freedom of the press worldwide, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Tuesday, calling for greater solidarity with the people who bring us the news.
U.S. journalists are publicly asking the Biden administration to actively support freedom of the press.
U.S. journalists are publicly asking the Biden administration to actively support freedom of the press.
Covering protests has become the riskiest job in journalism