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The International Fund launches a new global open call for funding proposals at World Press Freedom Day
Resource
Enabling Media Markets to Work for Democracy: An International Fund for Public Interest Media.
A feasibility study conducted by BBC Media Action shows an International Fund for Public Interest Media would be an effective vehicle for bolstering public interest media, especially in low- and middle-income regions in the next decade or two, until new business models can be developed.
Article
Free media can be a life-saver in a pandemic; let’s save it from extinction
It’s hard to think of a time in recent history when access to trustworthy information has been more important. Across the planet, millions of people are seeking out credible, potentially life-saving, news about COVID-19, and how to respond.
Event
World Press Freedom Day virtual event
The National Press Club will host a virtual event on May 3 - highlighting the cases of three journalists who need our help: Maria Ressa, Austin Tice, and Emilio Gutierrez-Soto.
Article
A free press is the lifeblood of democracy – journalists must not be silenced
Journalists risk everything to hold power to account, crucial work for which a $1bn global fund should be established
Podcast
Inside the Drive to Create a ‘Global Fund’ for Public Interest Journalism
UN Dispatch, Global Dispatches podcast
Article
World Press Freedom Day
3 May acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom and is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics.