Public Service Media in the context of disinformation and propaganda - Reports

This report explores the critical role of the Public Service Media (PSM) in counteracting the widespread phenomenon of information disorder, calling for a joint action among relevant actors and highlighting core novel “best practices” and activities undertaken by public service media organizations worldwide

The International Association for Media and Communication Research - IAMCR - Stakeholders

The International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR) is a global professional association of media and communication researchers. It promotes media and communication research throughout the world, addressing socio-political, technological, policy and cultural processes. The UNESCO facilitated the establishment of IAMCR, providing the founding platform for the association in 1957.

Journalism, 'Fake News' and Disinformation: A Handbook for Journalism Education and Training - Manuals

As a part of the “Global Initiative for Excellence in Journalism Education” UNESCO published an handbook on journalism and disinformation that can be used as a model curriculum.

Is There a Future for Journalism? - Academic Sources

This study published in the journal Journalism Practice focuses on political and economic matters impacting journalism's future, the safety of journalists, and internet governance

A Manifesto for Sustainable Journalism in South East Europe and Turkey - Campaigns

The manifesto presents key points on sustainable journalism to strengthen journalism in South East Europe and Turkey and seeks to identify media that are committed to ethics and transparency to showcase the independent newsrooms to lead the way in public interest
journalism in the region

European Parliament resolution of 3 May 2018 on media pluralism and media freedom in the European Union (2017/2209(INI)) - Legal Resources

After the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia in Malta in October 2017 and Jan Kuciak in Slovakia in February 2018, three MEPs promoted the adoption of this Resolution and continued advocating for anti-SLAPP measures and intiatives to protect journalists

Challenges to Media Freedom: A view from Europe - Academic Sources

Drawing on the findings of two projects awarded by the European Commission, the paper examines the sources of the threats hindering media freedom in Europe

Hate speech: what it is and how to contrast it - Article

The third of a series of thematic itineraries to explore the Resource Centre on Media Freedom through a curated aggregation of contents. 

Fighting Fakes - the Nordic Way - Reports

Report published by the Nordic Council of Ministers reflecting on the expert opinions on how quality journalism, media and information literacy, ethical standards and self-regulation can be used for countering the disinformation 

World Press Freedom Day 2018: call for papers - Opportunities

Organised by UNESCO and the University of Ghana, the 3rd edition of the World Press Freedom Day Academic Conference will focus on the safety of journalists