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Telex from London. Lucy Freeman (MLDI): “Strong legal framework needed”

All over the world press freedom is threatened by governments, businesses and other powerful interests. Journalists face many barriers This message from Lucy Freeman, CEO of the Media Legal Defence Initiative (MLDI), was sent to Ossigeno per l’Informazione on the occasion of the Concert for Press Freedom that was held in Rome on 21 June

Source: O2 in English – Ossigeno Informazione

Telex. From Leipzig, Lutz Kinkel (ECPMF): “Autocrats do not understand jazz and press freedom”

The Director of the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) reflects upon similarities between jazz and press freedom This message from Lutz Kinkel, Director of the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) was sent to Ossigeno per l’Informazione on the occasion of the Concert for Press Freedom that was held in

Source: O2 in English – Ossigeno Informazione

Telex. UNESCO to Ossigeno: impunity for crimes against journalists too high

More than 1000 journalists were killed and less than one case out of nine judicially solved. Freedom of information is essential to reach the sustainable development goals. This message from Moez Chakchouk, UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information, was sent to Ossigeno per l’Informazione on the occasion of the Concert for Press Freedom that

Source: O2 in English – Ossigeno Informazione

Daphne Caruana Galizia's son on the grave situation of female activists and journalists in Malta

Daphne Caruana Galizia's son Andrew gave an oral statement at the UN Human Rights Council on the situation of violence against women journalists in Malta, in particular about the case of his mother. This statement was signed by twelve international media freedom NGOS. Daphne Caruana Galizia (photo: Jon Borg/dpa) UN Human Rights Council 38th Special Session Item: 3 Interactive Dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women By Andrew Caruana Galizia, son of Daphne Caruana Galizia   Mr President, Today I speak to you concerning the grave situation of violence against women journalists, in particular about the case of my mother, Daphne Caruana Galizia, Malta’s leading…

Source: European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)

Daphne Caruana Galizia's son on the grave situation of female activists and journalists in Malta

Daphne Caruana Galizia's son Andrew gave an oral statement at the UN Human Rights Council on the situation of violence against women journalists in Malta, in particular about the case of his mother. This statement was signed by twelve international media freedom NGOS. Daphne Caruana Galizia (photo: Jon Borg/dpa) UN Human Rights Council 38th Special Session Item: 3 Interactive Dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women By Andrew Caruana Galizia, son of Daphne Caruana Galizia   Mr President, Today I speak to you concerning the grave situation of violence against women journalists, in particular about the case of my mother, Daphne Caruana Galizia, Malta’s leading…

Source: European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)

Daphne Caruana Galizia's son on the grave situation of female activists and journalists in Malta

Daphne Caruana Galizia's son Andrew gave an oral statement at the UN Human Rights Council on the situation of violence against women journalists in Malta, in particular about the case of his mother. This statement was signed by twelve international media freedom NGOS. Daphne Caruana Galizia (photo: Jon Borg/dpa) UN Human Rights Council 38th Special Session Item: 3 Interactive Dialogue with the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women By Andrew Caruana Galizia, son of Daphne Caruana Galizia   Mr President, Today I speak to you concerning the grave situation of violence against women journalists, in particular about the case of my mother, Daphne Caruana Galizia, Malta’s leading…

Source: European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)

I do want media literacy… and more. A response to danah boyd

The technology scholar danah boyd recently gave a keynote speech at the 2018 SXSW Edu about media literacy. Her primary argument was that (in her words): “if we’re not careful, media literacy and critical thinking will be deployed as an assertion of authority over epistemology“. Many scholars have taken issue with her speech and boyd has written this response to them. Visiting Research […]

Source: Media Policy Project

Being a whistleblower: I wouldn't do it again

By Jane Whyatt Blowing the whistle on wrongdoings at work can make you an international cult hero. Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning are world famous. Many Europeans also know Antoine Deltour. But Maria Bamieh has yet to become a household name. The fifty-nine year old is still fighting through the courts to defend her reputation.  Maria Bamieh (photo: private) At the beginning of the 2000s, after the Yugoslav Wars, Bamieh went to Kosovo as a high-powered British prosecutor to work on the United Nations and later the European Union’s Rule of Law missions. Her work involved investigating and prosecuting high level officials. Bamieh was…

Source: European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)

Being a whistleblower: I wouldn't do it again

By Jane Whyatt Blowing the whistle on wrongdoings at work can make you an international cult hero. Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning are world famous. Many Europeans also know Antoine Deltour. But Maria Bamieh has yet to become a household name. The fifty-nine year old is still fighting through the courts to defend her reputation.  Maria Bamieh (photo: private) At the beginning of the 2000s, after the Yugoslav Wars, Bamieh went to Kosovo as a high-powered British prosecutor to work on the United Nations and later the European Union’s Rule of Law missions. Her work involved investigating and prosecuting high level officials. Bamieh was…

Source: European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)

Being a whistleblower: I wouldn't do it again

By Jane Whyatt Blowing the whistle on wrongdoings at work can make you an international cult hero. Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning are world famous. Many Europeans also know Antoine Deltour. But Maria Bamieh has yet to become a household name. The fifty-nine year old is still fighting through the courts to defend her reputation.  Maria Bamieh (photo: private) At the beginning of the 2000s, after the Yugoslav Wars, Bamieh went to Kosovo as a high-powered British prosecutor to work on the United Nations and later the European Union’s Rule of Law missions. Her work involved investigating and prosecuting high level officials. Bamieh was…

Source: European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF)
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