World Press Freedom Day: Media under threat and MIDA
The move by some countries across the region to introduce laws and policies to limit media freedom is a direct breach of their legal obligations under the UN human rights treaties to protect and promote freedom of
World Press Freedom Day: Advancing Pacific anti-corruption efforts through Teieniwa Vision
Being an anti-corruption partner is a long-time commitment, just like the Teieniwa Vision, says Kiribati investigative journalist Rimon Rimon. In February 2020, the inaugural Pacific Leaders Regional Anti-Corruption
World Press Freedom Day: Fiji success leads celebrations in 2023
The human rights context of journalism is essential for realising all other rights, and is a timely theme for the WPFD annual celebrations, says Pacific watchdog, the Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF). Speaking on this
World Press Freedom Day: Tell the truth without fear or favour -SG Puna
The 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the role of journalists whose first rule is to uphold the news creed – to tell the truth without fear or favour, to serve the public
World Press Freedom Day: The fight for press freedom is a fight for us all
Newsrooms are still fighting to honour press freedom despite government pressure, competition with social media platforms and declining trust in the media, says Shahirah Hamid. It has been 30 years since the UN General
World Press Freedom Day: When journalists are targets, we all suffer
Autocrats know that controlling the media is the first step in controlling the population. It’s why journalists are increasingly in the firing line, writes Professor Peter Greste. As we mark the 30th anniversary
