In a statement for #WorldPressFreedomDay 2024, the #FactsFirstPH coalition reiterates the need for a safer environment for facts to thrive and stay relevant as the world finds itself in the face of multiple crises.

“When press freedom thrives, it benefits not only journalists,…

Today is World Press Freedom Day.
Gaza is the worst of it, but across the world, journalism is under unprecedented assault.
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Burkina Faso has banned several media outlets for reporting on alleged massacres carried out by government forces.

Banned publishers include the BBC, The Guardian, Deutsche Welle, Le Monde, and Agence Ecofin.

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We’re so proud to be nominated at this year’s #TrustLawAwards !
We know how important free legal support can be to help shift the dial on pressing social issues.
It’s an honour to be recognised by Thomson Reuters Foundation alongside other leading law firms: tmsnrt.rs/49LcG4Q

Former ABC News Director Gaven Morris has a bleak view of the future of news in Australia. It's an uncomfortable but important read for anyone who cares about news and public debate.
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#pressfreedom in India has deteriorated sharply under the Modi Government. #MEAAmedia is appalled that Avani Dias felt so uncomfortable continuing to report there that she has had to leave the country.

With thanks to Thomson Reuters Foundation and Allens for their help with our submission to the government’s inquiry into secrecy laws. Together, we made an impact.

🏆 Australian NGO Alliance for Journalists' Freedom and leading law firm Allens.

Together, they carried out research on secrecy laws to call for reforms that protect journalists. The government has committed to reduce the number of secrecy provisions it enforces. ⤵️ tmsnrt.rs/4b2fcEG

🌎 As the world faces multiple converging crises, legal pro bono has been key to tackling these challenges.

Meet the nominees in the #TrustLawAwards Impact category, whose outstanding legal research has delivered real change. 🧵 tmsnrt.rs/3W9XaMD

It's time we all had grown up conversations about the state of journalism today. This piece is about the situation in Canada, but just as easily applies to Australia.
The AJF has a model for reform that we think will help everyone.

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Meg Simon's take on the journalistic 'omnishambles' around the Lehrmann saga.
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Important piece in the NY Times today on press freedom in Israel
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Journalists need to conduct themselves ethically and professionally. This is why we are developing reforms that protect their work and uphold those standards.
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Crikey's take on our work to protect media freedom in Australia.

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