126 journalists killed worldwide in 2025, a deadly year for the press
Driven primarily by Israel’s lethal attacks on journalists in Gaza, Iran, and Yemen, the global death toll of journalists and media workers in 2025 has
EMPOWERING DEMOCRACY THROUGH FEARLESS JOURNALISM
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Tunisia frees lawyer Sonia Dahmani
Sonia Dahmani, a 59-year-old Tunisian lawyer and prominent media personality, is widely known for her appearances on radio and TV programs such as Emission Impossible
Nigerian journalist Friday James Alefia faces cybercrime charges amid a growing crackdown on press freedom
Nigerian journalist Friday James Alefia, publisher of the Naija News Today website operated by Asiwaju Media Company, was arrested on September 23 at his home
Journalism that inspires
In this space, we spotlight outstanding journalistic work from around the world—stories that inform, inspire, and spark change. These are the voices pushing boundaries, holding power to account, and reminding us of journalism’s vital role in society.
Adrift: Senegal’s Coastal Crisis and the Deadly Route to Europe
This powerful documentary by the Environmental Justice Foundation follows Abdou, a young Senegalese fisherman forced to embark on a perilous journey to Europe. Through his story, the film exposes the devastating impact of illegal fishing and marine resource depletion, driving entire communities toward forced migration. A vital piece that highlights the intersection of environmental justice, human rights, and migration.
“Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.”
Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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