Today, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), UNESCO and UNWomen, released Inside the News: Challenges and Aspirations for Women Journalists in Asia and the Pacific. The report documents the issue of Gender Equity in the Media Industry throughout the...
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Another journalist burnt to death in India
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) strongly condemn the brutal murder of a journalist in Madhya Pradesh on June 19. The killing is the second burning death of a journalist in India in less than 10...
Why BOL matters to Pakistan’s journalists
Journalist Sidra Dar is determined to stay on the job at beleaguered Pakistani media company BOL despite the controversy. Here she explains why. As Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) expands their investigation into Pakistan’s fake degree scandal at BOL TV’s parent...
South Asia Media Solidarity Bulletin: June, 2015
Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on July 15, 2015, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know what you are doing; to seek solidarity and support...
Uttar Pradesh journalist dragged behind motorcycle for exposing corruption
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) in condemning a brutal attack on journalist in Pilibhit of Uttar Pradesh, India on Sunday June 14. The IFJ is seriously concerned by the increasingly attacks on...
Hate speech and murders silence freedom of expression in Bangladesh
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has joined Bangladesh journalist networks, the Bangladesh Manobodhikar Sambadhik Forum (BMSF) and the Bangladesh Nari Sambadhik Kendra (BNSK) in expressing serious concern over the worsening safety situation for...
Nepal Earthquake: Statement by Nepal Int’l Media Partnership
The members of the Nepal International Media Partnership (NIMP) would like to extend their deepest condolences to the people of Nepal for the tragedy they have suffered. We are aware, among other things, of the widespread suffering among journalists, more than 1,000...
Indian journalist allegedly set on fire over Facebook journalism
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliates the Indian Journalists Union (IJU) and the National Union of Journalists (India) in condemning the horrific death of freelance journalist Jagendra Singh yesterday in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, in...
Cartooning as activism
Cartooning is a blend of journalism and art. Much like the editorial write-up of in a newspaper where the editor expresses views on certain issues, an editorial cartoonist has freedom to express views through cartoons and, importantly, freedom to advocate for what he...
The censorship behind Pakistan’s Bol scandal
It was the most anticipated launch of a TV channel in Pakistan in over a decade years. Not since Geo TV – the first independent TV channel of the country – was launched in 2002 had so much hype been built around the launch of a current affairs broadcaster boasting...