World Press Freedom Day 2025

Forensics exhume bodies from unidentified makeshift graves at the Pishanske cemetery on September 19, 2022 in Izium, Ukraine.

Forensics exhume bodies from unidentified makeshift graves at the Pishanske cemetery on September 19, 2022 in Izium, Ukraine. © Paula Bronstein /Getty Images

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

Since the Taliban takeover of the country in 2021 the female population have had to quit jobs and young girls can no longer go to school or complete further education.

Since the Taliban takeover of the country in 2021 the female population have had to quit jobs and young girls can no longer go to school or complete further education. © Nava Jamshidi/Getty Images

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

On January 13, 2022, a group of men in balaclavas, armed with guns and broken bottles, forced their way into a broadcast studio in Ada Foah, Ghana. Gabriel Adjaotor, a popular presenter on the community station Radio Ada, was beaten and kicked during the attack.

On January 13, 2022, a group of men in balaclavas, armed with guns and broken bottles, forced their way into a broadcast studio in Ada Foah, Ghana. Gabriel Adjaotor, a popular presenter on the community station Radio Ada, was beaten and kicked during the attack. © Edward Clement Kumsah

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

In Turkey, female reporters navigate unique challenges amid growing political constraints and financial uncertainty.

In Turkey, female reporters navigate unique challenges amid growing political constraints and financial uncertainty. © Burak Kara/Getty Images

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

Iraqi protesters gather at Tahrir square during ongoing anti-government demonstrations in the capital Baghdad on October 31, 2019.

Iraqi protesters gather at Tahrir square during ongoing anti-government demonstrations in the capital Baghdad on October 31, 2019. © Ahmad Al-Rubaye/AFP via Getty Images

“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

Parliament building in Tiraspol, the capital and largest city of Transnistria, a breakaway state within Moldova. Journalists in the autonomous region of Gaugazia and the breakaway territory of Transnistria face particular impediments to their work.

Parliament building in Tiraspol, the capital and largest city of Transnistria, a breakaway state within Moldova. Journalists in the autonomous region of Gaugazia and the breakaway territory of Transnistria face particular impediments to their work. © Alexander Udodov

Mounting Pressure on Moldova’s Independent Press

Experts warn that existing legislation is failing to protect media.

2 May 25

Ukrainian prosecutors report that young journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna's remains, returned from Russian captivity, bore evident signs of torture before her death.

Ukrainian prosecutors report that young journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna's remains, returned from Russian captivity, bore evident signs of torture before her death. © Viktoriia Roshchyna/Facebook

The Courage to Tell Dangerous Truths

It is more urgent than ever to support free and robust reporting.

2 May 25

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