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02/07/2025

WAN-IFRA condemns detention of Zimbabwe Independent editor, Faith Zaba, and calls for her immediate release
Following publication of a satirical article, the award-winning editor faces charges of insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa and undermining his authority.
WAN-IFRA calls for Ms. Zaba’s immediate and unconditional release and for all charges against her to be dropped.

“Instead of arresting journalists and criminalising the profession, Zimbabwean authorities should be doing everything in their power to protect media freedom and the hard-won constitutionally guaranteed rights of the country’s media professionals,” said WAN-IFRA Press Freedom Executive Director, Andrew Heslop.

“Satire is an essential component of a free press, and public figures – presidents included – should accept that their roles expose them to greater levels of public scrutiny. A strong, healthy democracy should have confidence in holding a mirror to itself and the actions of its leaders. That is a free media’s indispensable role – and Ms. Zaba should be immediately freed to continue doing it.”

Following publication of a satirical article, the award-winning editor faces charges of insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

16/06/2025

Don’t miss your chance to register for World Printers Summit 2025 at the best rate! Join global print industry leaders for two days of insights, innovation, and networking.
📍 Munich, Germany
📅 08–09 October 2025
🌐 https://wan-ifra.org/events/wps25/
Ticket prices increase after 30 June 2025 – secure your spot today!

13/06/2025

WAN-IFRA WIN, in collaboration with BBC Media Action and City St George’s, University of London has launched a global survey on sexual harassment in media workplaces. You can learn more about it here: https://tinyurl.com/3687fst2

This anonymous, 15-minute survey is open to all media professionals - regardless of gender, role or experience - and will help guide meaningful change across the industry.

Take the survey today in your preferred language:
- English: https://tinyurl.com/5n6f4v85
- Arabic: https://tinyurl.com/yhbjertp
- Ukrainian: https://tinyurl.com/2khre7nd
- Bahasa: https://tinyurl.com/368eskvu
- Myanmar: https://tinyurl.com/5n79s8my
- Amharic: https://tinyurl.com/yb9ccjcy
- Bangla: https://tinyurl.com/2xtbk5m6
- English for the Philippines: https://tinyurl.com/2jpshf68

13/05/2025

And that's a wrap! Thank you for being part of the media event of the year! Your energy, insights, and presence made the World News Media Congress 2025 one of a kind!

A heartfelt thank you to our strategic partner, Agora SA, our destination partner, Kraków Convention Bureau, and all our sponsors for your invaluable support!

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08/05/2025

We wrapped up the final day of the Congress, headed home filled with inspiration. We hope you enjoyed the event as much as we did, and we can’t wait to welcome you in Marseille next year!

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06/05/2025

We are excited to announce Marseille as the host city for the next World News Media Congress, from 1-3 June 2026. This choice marks a historic return to France, more than 30 years after the last edition held in Paris in 1995. The Congress will be co-hosted by French media group CMA Media.
Read more: https://wan-ifra.org/2025/05/wan-ifra-to-host-world-news-media-congress-2026-in-marseille-france/

Registration opens soon.
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04/05/2025

Day 1 is a wrap—two more days packed with inspiration and excitement ahead! Stay tuned and don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter.
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01/05/2025

The fact that journalists around the world are struggling to report freely – even in ‘free’ societies – comes into sharp focus in the countdown to World Press Freedom Day.
Read more on: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠? 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬: https://bit.ly/press-freedom-25

Saturday, 3 May is an annual reminder of the global challenges facing those who keep us informed, defend independent journalism, and promote transparency.

On Sunday, these issues will be addressed at WAN-IFRA’s hashtag in a panel discussion: ‘Truth and Credibility in a Polarised World.’
Moderated by Joel Simon, speakers include Martha Ramos, General Editorial Director at OEM (Organización Editorial Mexicana), Bartosz Wieliński, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, Gazeta Wyborcza, James Jordan, News Director for Europe and Africa for The Associated Press, and Oksana Brovko, CEO of the Association of Independent Regional Press Publishers of Ukraine.

08/04/2025

Join OpenAI in Krakow for the Congress!
4 weeks go to - grab your seat here: https://bit.ly/wnmc25-register

Tom Rubin, Chief of Intellectual Property and Content at OpenAI, will join hundreds of global media leaders at in Krakow as a speaker.
At OpenAI, Rubin oversees initiatives across product development, policy, and partnerships, serving as the executive lead on the company’s growing portfolio of content licensing deals with news organisations.
Don’t miss his session in Krakow!

04/04/2025

Recognising the need for a structured response to the increasing menace of online harassment, Women in News - WAN-IFRA launches a practical toolkit aimed at helping newsrooms implement effective policies and protocols.

2025-04-04. Recognising the need for a structured response to the increasing menace of online harassment, WAN-IFRA WIN launches a practical toolkit aimed at helping newsrooms implement effective policies and protocols.

04/04/2025

The first new Europe-wide survey of the state of in nearly a decade raises serious concerns about the viability of the profession, as well as the quality and independence of the free press.

2025-04-04. The first new Europe-wide survey of the state of journalist profession in nearly a decade raises serious concerns about the viability of the profession, as well as the quality and independence of the free press.

01/04/2025

𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲, 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 - 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬

We are thrilled to announce that 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐚łę𝐬𝐚—legendary statesman, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, and former President of Poland—will speak at the opening of the Congress on May 4.

As the leader of the Solidarity movement, the trade unionist played a key role in ending communist rule in Poland. He’s been vocal about today’s political challenges and the need for democratic renewal and will share his views in an on-stage discussion.

Leading the conversation is 𝐃𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐤𝐚 𝐖𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐞𝐲𝐬𝐤𝐚, a veteran political journalist at Poland’s leading news title, Gazeta Wyborcza. A sharp analyst and seasoned talk show host, she brings deep political insight and a fearless approach to interviews.

Register for Congress to join this important conversion: https://bit.ly/wnmc25-register

Organised by WAN-IFRA in partnership with Agora SA, WNMC25 will feature over 100 international speakers exploring how journalism can navigate political and technological change while defending press freedom and public trust.