World Press Freedom Day 2025
Challenges and successes of local voices on World Press Freedom Day.
2 May 25
Media
Ukraine: The Challenges to Covering War Crimes Trials
Reporters often face obstacles accessing court and can struggle to source both training and support.
2 May 25
Afghanistan: “The Taliban Took All My Dreams Away”
Women’s exclusion from the Afghan media space has meant that issues critical to women go unreported.
2 May 25
How African Journalists are Defying Censorship
In the face of harassment and repression, media across the continent is not only surviving but innovating.
2 May 25
Breaking In, Holding On: the Women Reporters of Ankara
In a tough media landscape, parliamentary politics is a rare female stronghold– but equality remains elusive.
2 May 25
“This is a Critical Time for Iraq”
Co-founder of Jummar media explains why young Iraqis urgently need an information space where they can learn, contribute and share perspectives.
2 May 25
Mounting Pressure on Moldova’s Independent Press
Experts warn that existing legislation is failing to protect media.
2 May 25
The Courage to Tell Dangerous Truths
It is more urgent than ever to support free and robust reporting.
2 May 25
Supporting Independent Iraqi Journalism
IWPR partner Jummar, an independent Iraqi outlet, mentors young journalists to cover under-reported stories.
17 Apr 25
Investigating Crimes Against Ukrainian Journalists
NGOs and prosecutors log hundreds of cases of aggression, intimidation and attacks on media workers.
19 Feb 25
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