Tag Archives: Press Freedom

The future of journalism: Five ways the news is changing

By Vicky Baker / 21 May, 2014

Rafal Rohozinski, co-founder of cyber-research thinktank SecDev Group (Photo: Frontline Club)
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EU project to explore media freedom and pluralism

By Alice Kirkland / 27 May, 2014

(Photo: Anatolii Stepanov / Demotix)
Free speech has always been a concern to the EU, with flaws in the world of press freedom and pluralism in Europe still apparent today. In an attempt to raise awareness to these problems, both on an institutional Continue reading

Finnish journalist: right to free expression breached

19:24 May 22 2014 Helsinki, 7;8, Kluuvi, Helsinki, Helsingin seutukunta, Uusimaa, Southern Finland, 00120, Finland

On April 29 2014, the European Court of Human Rights rejected a free speech claim over a defamation conviction by a Finnish journalist. Continue reading

Eight charged after nationwide media crackdown in China

23 May 2014

International Federation of Journalists

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is concerned that eight people have been charged and several media outlets forced to shut down without cause after a crackdown organised by the Central Propaganda Department and government Continue reading

How China’s Censorship Harms U.S. Media, Companies, and Investors

May 19, 2014

written by Sarah CookSenior Research Analyst for East Asia

The Chinese regime’s never-ending struggle to suppress information that could threaten its grip on power keeps citizens in the dark on topics of vital importance. But it has also taken a growing toll on U.S. media attempting to report on the world’s second-largest economy, and directly affected other businesses operating in China, with real consequences for U.S. investors.

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Chinese journalist braves beating to protect sources

21 May 2014

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has praised the bravery and integrity of a mainland Chinese journalist who was beaten for not revealing the sources in his investigative journalism work against a communist party official.

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