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Internews @internewshq.bsky.social · Sep 15

A new blog by our colleague @andrewfordlyons.net on the incredible work of Internews’ Global Technology Hub (GTH) and the human cost of the fragility of the digital freedom ecosystem 📉

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#DigitalRights #technologysolutions #DigitalSafety

When the Digital Safety Net Collapses — Lessons from the Global Technology Hub - Information Saves Lives | Internews

By Andrew Ford Lyons, Director of the Global Technology Hub The story of Internews’ Global Technology Hub (GTH) is, in many ways, the story of what happened across the wider digital freedom community ...

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Internews @internewshq.bsky.social · Sep 11

Vital points were raised at the @ec.europa.eu 2025 State of the Union Address by President von der Leyen yesterday about the urgent need to support independent journalism and media literacy ℹ️

A transcript of the President's address is available ➡️ bit.ly/42oaLlJ

#mediafreedom #medialiteracy

2025 State of the Union Address by President von der Leyen

President von der Leyen delivered the first State of the Union Address of the 2024-2029 Commission. \n

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CLEAR Global @clearglobal.org · Sep 1

Ensuring accurate and accessible resources for communities in Myanmar 🇲🇲

Our collaboration with Internews and @newhumanitarian.bsky.social was featured in H2H Network's report on their recent work in Myanmar.

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Reuters Institute @reutersinstitute.bsky.social · Jul 27

📌 We are looking for a new Director of Journalist Programmes

The successful candidate will lead on the delivery, strategic development, and long-term financial sustainability of all Journalist Programmes at the Institute.

Apply by Mon 1 Sept, noon (UK time)
More info: buff.ly/FTCNDd1

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Meera Selva @meeraselva.bsky.social · Jul 9

In so many places where journalism is the last thing standing as institutions and societies crumple. It's massively important to support it. www.thenewhumanitarian.org/opinion/2025...

When journalism disappears, so does democracy

With some outlets closing due to funding cuts and others under pressure from rising authoritarianism, guardrails and financing are desperately needed.

www.thenewhumanitarian.org

Meera Selva @meeraselva.bsky.social · Jun 6

Really pleased out @earthjournalism.bsky.social is working with Laudes foundation to boost business and climate reporting across Asia.

Internews @internewshq.bsky.social · Jun 5

Internews is thrilled to announce the launch of the Business & Climate Media Initiative to support climate reporting by 200+ business journalists in Asia 🌳🌏

The project will provide journalists with the resources to report on climate financing and just transitions.

More details 👉 bit.ly/4mJIoHr

Internews Launches New Climate Reporting Initiative in Asia - Information Saves Lives | Internews

London, 5 June 2025 – Internews is delighted to announce the launch of an innovative climate and business reporting project in Asia with the support of Laudes Foundation. The project will enable Inter...

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Internews @internewshq.bsky.social · May 6

For independent media to survive, the industry needs solidarity & innovation 💡

Amazing panel yesterday at WAN-IFRA's World News Media Congress 2025 in Krakow moderated by Internews Europe CEO @meeraselva.bsky.social with panelists @postbaron.bsky.social Ladina Heimgartner & @juliaangwin.com 💬

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Meera Selva @meeraselva.bsky.social · May 5

What a moment to talk about media freedom in the US and Europe with @postbaron.bsky.social @juliaangwin.com and Ladina Heimgartner at the World News Media Congress in Krakow. Plus the need for solidarity in the news industry to deal with the attacks on press freedom and challenges posed by AI.

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Meera Selva @meeraselva.bsky.social · May 4

At the World News Media Congress in Krakow and a powerful reminder of the importance of solidarity on World Press Freedom Day. And who else could the Golden Pen of Freedom award go to, just miles from
the Ukraine border, except the independent press of Ukraine. #wnmc25 #wpfd25

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Claes de Vreese @claesdevreese.bsky.social · May 3

Press freedom is in decline.

The US withdrawal from promoting independent journalism will have far-reaching effects and China and Russia are pleased, argues @michaelsavage.bsky.social

#WPFD2025 #pressfreedom

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‘A cocktail for a misinformed world’: why China and Russia are cheering Trump’s attacks on media

Today on World Press Freedom Day, there are warnings that US attempts to withdraw from promoting independent journalism will have far-reaching effects

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Internews @internewshq.bsky.social · Apr 28

Ahead of #WorldPressFreedomDay, Internews Europe CEO @meeraselva.bsky.social writes that standing with journalists isn't optional — it's essential 🕊️

Why we must act now 👉 bit.ly/3GGTMTz

#PressFreedom #JournalismMatters

Why the World Must Stand with Journalists Now - Information Saves Lives | Internews

As World Press Freedom Day approaches on 3rd May, Internews Europe CEO Meera Selva reflects on the growing threats facing journalists worldwide — from conflict zones to courtrooms — and calls for urge...

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Internews @internewshq.bsky.social · Apr 24

Speaking today in @houseoflords.parliament.uk on defending journalists, Baroness Mobarik said: “Press freedom is not merely a democratic ideal but a cornerstone of democracy [and] a necessary condition for peace, stability and prosperity.” ⚖️

Watch the full short debate (13:50:57) 👉 bit.ly/4cQDgwC

Internews Europe CEO Meera Selva standing next to The Baroness Mobarik CBE in the House of Lords.

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Internews @internewshq.bsky.social · Apr 11

@meeraselva.bsky.social: "Journalism has been seduced by the idea that injecting money magnifies reach. Rethinking journalism back down to a very human scale and creating a network of outlets all operating in this way is how we build forward."

Watch the discussion in full 👉 bit.ly/3G3rP8m

#Ijf25

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Meera Selva @meeraselva.bsky.social · Apr 10

The wonderful Maritza Felix from Connect Arizona, a @lpostcollective.bsky.social partner speaking about borders, community listening and local news @journalismfestival.com .

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Internews @internewshq.bsky.social · Apr 3

Why does journalism need support and who should provide it? Join Internews Europe CEO @meeraselva.bsky.social in Perugia @journalismfestival.com 15 April 3pm CET for a timely panel on journalism’s funding crisis and why it matters 📝

This session will be live-streamed and on-demand 👉 bit.ly/3E1BNX5

Who should be supporting journalism? Why?

Who is responsible for the survival of independent media? At a time of acute crisis, this panel looks at the support journalism need to keep operating worldwide and who, if anyone, should provide it a...

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Meera Selva @meeraselva.bsky.social · Mar 5

Back at City Uni to speak at the Media Freedom
Forum on the threats to media freedom and free speech and why it's vital we find new ways to support journalism.

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Reuters Institute @reutersinstitute.bsky.social · Feb 7

🌟 Less than a week to apply... Join our Journalist Fellowship Programme alongside a global community of journalists to explore the challenges facing news media.

Deadline: Thurs 13 Feb (23:59 UK time)
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Our Journalist Fellowship

The Journalist Fellowship Programme is one of the world’s leading schemes for practising, mid-career journalists.

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Reuters Institute @reutersinstitute.bsky.social · Dec 13

🌟Job vacancy🌟

The @ox.ac.uk is looking for a new Director of the Reuters Institute with the strategic vision, academic credentials and public engagement skills to ensure the Institute continues to thrive.

Apply by Fri 17 January.

Full info⬇️
https://buff.ly/3hP0rJu

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Meera Selva @meeraselva.bsky.social · Dec 12

The Listening Post really understands the value of hyper local, community led news and information and this is a real testament to their work.

The Listening Post Collective @lpostcollective.bsky.social · Dec 12

💸 We're thrilled to have MacArthur's support to fund our ambitious $20 million strategy. This funding will enable us to distribute 50 grants across the US in communities identified through our Civic Info Index. Click the link in bio for our 2025 plans!

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Listening Post Collective Secures $3 Million Grant from MacArthur Foundation to Bolster Community-Centric Local Information - Listening Post Collective

Listening Post Collective Secures $3 Million Grant from MacArthur Foundation to Bolster Community-Centric Local Information

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Reuters Institute @reutersinstitute.bsky.social · Dec 12

The latest edition of our daily roundup on journalism features presentations from our Journalist Fellows on AI, Gaza coverage, fact-checking, Taiwanese fixers and covering just transition

Click to read, share and subscribe
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Journalism Today. 12 Dec 2024

By Eduardo Suárez and Gretel Kahn 🗞️ A farewell to some of our Journalist Fellows Our quarterly event. On Wednesday we hosted the Winter Showcase of our Journalist Fellowship Programme, featuring pres...

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Reuters Institute @reutersinstitute.bsky.social · Dec 6

🚨 We are thrilled to present the 7th cohort of our Oxford Climate Journalism Network

It includes 34 men and 66 women from dozens of countries and territories. The new members of our climate network will join us in January

Check out our new members reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/members-oxfo...

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Meera Selva @meeraselva.bsky.social · Dec 5

We need to make sure good journalism
gets the suppprt it needs and it's striking that the Europepan Commission has created a framework to support collaboration. We launched a global project ti support media with key organisations. Details here

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Supporting Independent Media Through Global Partnerships: A post-event statement from Internews and its FFPA consortium partners - Information Saves Lives | Internews

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — Internews Europe and its consortium partners CFI Media Development, Thomson Media, ARTICLE 19, and Fojo Media Institute, with the support of the European Commission’s Directorate-G...

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Meera Selva @meeraselva.bsky.social · Nov 28

Brussels, this Thursday - come join us in person and online to talk about how Internews Europe, the EC, and the media development sector, can best support journalism at a time it needs it more than ever.

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InfoPoint conference: Supporting independent media through global partnerships

Media freedom and pluralism lie at the heart of democracy and good governance.

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Meera Selva @meeraselva.bsky.social · Nov 22

Keynote and panel on funding media at the One World Media summit this week in London and Mexico City on climate journalism in Latin America and the Caribbean, the part of the world that is at the crucible of both climate change, and journalism about climate change.

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