UN: Freedom of Expression Report 2016 - Reports

The annual report by UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression highlights concerning trends in the limitations imposed by Stated on the basis of national security and public order

Spain's 'gag laws' - Legal Resources

The 'gag laws', most popularly known as 'Ley Mordaza' or 'leys mordaza', have been found to systematically violate citizens' rights in Spain since their implementation last year. The organisation PDLI is following the situation closely and provides a guide on what the laws mean and what they have caused to journalists so far

A comparative analysis of media freedom and pluralism in the EU Member States - Reports

Commissioned at request of the European Parliament LIBE Committee, this study examines existing distortions in media pluralism hampering the proper functioning of democracy and it proposes enforceable actions to correct the deficiencies found

The Impact of Media Freedom, Internet Access and Governmental Online Service Delivery on Corruption - Academic Sources

What's the impact that media freedom, internet access and governmental online service delivery have on corruption? A cross-national study uses secondary data for 157 countries to answer this question  

The EU Prize for Journalism 2016 in Georgia - Opportunities

The EU Prize for Journalism seeks to encourage professionalism and ethical conduct in Georgian journalism

Russian Union of Journalists hosts journalism contest - Opportunities

The Russian Union of Journalists is organizing its annual contest to recognize the best work in Russian media

Open Russia Journalism Prize - Opportunities

Russian journalism is still alive. Open Russia awards the best of it

Scholarships for Radio Netherlands Training Centre - Opportunities

The Radio Netherlands Training Centre (RNTC) invites applications for scholarships covering the costs of training courses for media professionals

Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism - Stakeholders

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism marks the University of Oxford's commitment to creating an international research centre in the comparative study of journalism. Anchored in the recognition of the key role of independent media in open societies and the power of information in the modern world, the Institute aims to serve as the leading forum for a productive engagement between scholars from a wide range of disciplines and the practitioners of journalism.

Established in 2006, the Institute is based at the Department of Politics and International Relations  at the University of Oxford . It brings the depth and rigour of academic scholarship of the highest standards to major issues of relevance to the world of news media. It is global in its perspective and in the content of its activities. Core funding for the Institute is provided by the Thomson Reuters Foundation .

ALDA Europe Call for Partners: Media Professionalism Programme in Montenegro - Opportunities

ALDA Europe is looking for partners based in Montenegro to take part in a call for proposals to improve conditions for quality journalism