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Women in News research confirms extent of gender gap at top levels of media

2022-12-02. There is a significant gender gap within the highest ranks of power in the media, Leadership Mapping of 17 countries reveals. On average,...

Meta fined €265m by Irish data watchdog over breach

Facebook owner Meta has been fined €265m (£230m) by Irish regulators. The Data Protection Commission opened an inquiry into Meta in April 2021, after data from...

Environmental reporters face disinformation, threats in China’s restrictive political climate

For reporters in China, the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitter, covering environmental issues is essential. Exposing the country’s destructive practices can influence the government to adopt renewable energy alternatives and carbon...

Is There a Cure for Information Disorder?

Researchers are concerned not only with our exposure to mis- and disinformation but with the depth of confidence people have in their inaccurate beliefs. It’s difficult...

“The appeal of 2 november”: At RSF’s request, prosecutors pledge to fight impunity for crimes against journalists

At the request of Reporters Without Borders (RSF) for International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, celebrated on 2 November, prosecutors from...

Media and Information Literacy Youth Agenda Forum

UNESCO is dedicated to equipping youth with Media and Information Literacy (MIL) skills, which will help them access and verify information and media content...

RSF backs request by Shireen Abu Akleh’s family for ICC investigation

Image:Reconstitution numérique du meurtre de Shireen Abu Akleh du point de vue du tireur. Photo tirée de la vidéo de l'enquête d'Al Haq et...

The role of local news to inform voters in election cycles

As the midterm elections loom, there’s a lot of talk about threats to democracy, and what to do about it. One recent poll even showed this...

Print is back in business: Key message from Indian Printers Summit 2022

Image:KN Shanth Kumar Director, The Printers (Mysore) Pvt.Ltd, and Member of the Board at WA 2022-09-16. After a string of online events and conferences, this...

Doubts cast over Elon Musk’s Twitter bot claims

Filings made by Elon Musk's legal team in his battle with Twitter have been questioned by leading bot researchers.  Botometer - an online tool that...

Research Intern Vacancy

The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) is seeking applications from recent graduates and interested parties who are looking to gain professional experience by joining...

Iraqi journalists targeted while covering protests

Image : Thaier Al-Sudani/Reuters Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on the Iraqi authorities and public to avoid trampling on journalistic freedoms after reporters were targeted...