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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · 1d

📢 The nominations for the #FreePressAwards have officially opened! 🏆

Do you know a #journalist who deserves to be awarded? Don't hesitate and nominate them!
🗓️ Deadline: 2 November 2025
➡️ For more details and criteria: ow.ly/okyU50X8ote

#awards #pressfreedom

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · 2d

🕯️ In memory of those who told the truth at the highest cost.

For more than two years, #journalists in #Gaza have risked their lives to bring us the truth about Israel’s genocide. Never before have so many journalists been killed: at least 237 since 7 October 2023.

Read more ➡️ ow.ly/RW1850X7Gl

Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · 3d

❤️ Samen zijn we met meer.

Gisteren trokken wij (weer !) de #RodeLijn. Samen met de @nvj.nl, Plant een Olijfboom en Journalisten voor Palestina, vragen wij aandacht voor de extreem gevaarlijke situatie van #journalisten in Gaza.

#stopstraffeloosheid #persvrijheid #veiligheidvoorjournalisten

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · 7d

🚨 Wij trekken (weer!) de #RodeLijn en dit is wat je moet weten.
💛 Op 5 oktober verzamelen we op het Museumplein en trekken wij de Rode Lijn voor de veiligheid van #journalisten in #Gaza. Kom je ook? Meld je aan: ow.ly/HLUo50X5tl1
#veiligheidvoorjournalisten #persvrijheid

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · 8d

We are deeply concerned about the total blackout in #Afghanistan, imposed by Taliban.

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · 8d

Fiber is the backbone of connectivity and access to information, and its suspension severely undermines the work of independent media while imposing an even stricter control over society through isolation and #censorship.

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · 8d

The situation for Afghan #pressfreedom and for all Afghans is unfortunately getting worse and worse after the decision of a complete optical fiber shutdown by Taliban Supreme Leader.

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · 9d

💛 Op 5 oktober verzamelen we op het Museumplein en trekken wij de #rodelijn voor de veiligheid van journalisten in #Gaza. Doe mee!

🟥 Zondag 5 okt, 13:00
🟥 Museumplein, Amsterdam
🟥 Kom in het rood & neem mensen mee!

De exacte verzamelplek maken wij later bekend via onze socials. We zien je daar!

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · 28d

📢 #Vacancy! We are looking for an experienced project evaluator to conduct the final evaluation of our project: Ethical Journalism for Sustainable Peace in Syria.
➡️ More info: ow.ly/G0sP50WV97L

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · 29d

We have supported various #media outlets and journalists in #Ukraine. We provided safety training, equipment, evacuations and accommodation for displaced #journalists. Ruth Kronenburg, saw first hand how vital support is for journalists on the front line.

➡️Read the blog: ow.ly/OYPI50WTNq0

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · Sep 9

Ruth Kronenburg made a 5 day trip through #Ukraine. She met with #journalists who work under extreme conditions. She spoke with partner organisations about the safety of journalists on the front line & the importance of #pressfreedom for Ukraine's democratic future. ➡️ ow.ly/xxIz50WTM6W

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · Sep 2

➡️ Read more: ow.ly/EZTA50WP53V
💛 Check out our social kit: ow.ly/A9eH50WP53W

#PressFreedom #SafetyforJournalists #JournalismIsNotACrime
📸 Design: @heyhoneyhq.bsky.social 3/3

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · Sep 2

Delegitimization leads in the best case to the loss of an assignment for a #journalist, in the worst case it is used to legitimize a targeted assassination. #Israel needs to be held accountable for their war crimes. #EndImpunity #PressforTruth 2/3

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · Sep 2

🚨 The systematic slandering of #Palestinian #journalists in #Gaza by the #Israeli government, spins even the most straightforward journalistic tasks as an act of terrorism. 1/3

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · Sep 1

🚨 Today, we welcomed government officials back to work in #TheHague with billboards displaying killed #Palestinian journalists. We call upon the Dutch government to take action against #Israel’s war crimes!
➡️ ow.ly/POzg50WP56W
💛 Social kit: ow.ly/Gcqc50WP56X

📸 Marlies Hofstede

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · Sep 1

#Israel must stop killing #journalists in #Gaza. We call upon the Dutch government to take action against #Israel’s war crimes.
💛 Download the poster or like & share this message!
➡️ ow.ly/lAuj50WP4fE

#PressFreedom #SafetyforJournalists #JournalismIsNotACrime #PressforTruth 📸 Design: #HeyHoney

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NL Times @nltimes.nl · Sep 1

Dutch newspapers join protest against Israel targeting journalists in Gaza

Several Dutch newspapers are participating in a global protest on Monday against the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) targeting and killing journalists in Gaza.

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · Sep 1

🚨Today, Free Press Unlimited welcomes government officials back to work in The Hague with billboards displaying killed #Palestinian journalists. We call upon the Dutch government to take action against #Israel’s war crimes! #Gaza
➡️ ow.ly/BHAp50WOZhh
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📸 Design #HeyHoney

Israeli smear campaigns have disastrous repercussions for journalists in Gaza - Free Press Unlimited puts pressure on the Dutch government

Today, Free Press Unlimited welcomes government officials back to work in The Hague with billboards displaying killed Palestinian journalists, in an effort to add pressure on the Dutch government to t...

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · Aug 26

"Met deze wet beperk je de vrijheid van meningsuiting te veel. Je kan deze wet niet voldoende afbakenen zonder dat je als #journalist, activist of demonstrant strafbaar kan worden geacht." - Jasmijn de Zeeuw, jurist & onderzoeker.
➡️ Luister terug op @nporadio1.bsky.social: ow.ly/bE8550WM0Cz

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · Aug 25

🚨 #Israel kills four more #journalists in #Gaza.

Mariam Abu Daqa @apnews.com‬
Moaz Abu Taha ‪@nbcnews.com‬
Hossam Al-Masri ‪@reuters.com‬
Mohammad Salama ‪@aljazeera.com‬

How many journalists must be killed before the international community takes action? ➡️ ow.ly/mGtU50WLsXL

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · Aug 25

📢 #Vacancy! Are you an experienced leader with a passion for #pressfreedom and the safety of #journalists? We are looking for a Programme Lead Safety of Journalists to strengthen our team in Amsterdam and make a global impact in protecting journalists at risk.
➡️ Apply here: ow.ly/1Nh550WLj7P

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · Aug 22

We welcome the #MFC’s statement. Given the unprecedented attacks against #journalists in #Gaza, a response from the international community has been urgently needed. We have called on the Coalition to act in line with its Global Pledge, to promote & protect #media freedom.
➡️ ow.ly/saEb50WKaLB

Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Foreign Media Access to Gaza - Media Freedom Coalition

In light of the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, we, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition, urge Israel to allow immediate independent foreign media access and protection f...

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · Aug 21

The abrupt #USAID cuts is causing independent #media to disappear. Of the 800 billion euros that the #EuropeanUnion wants to spend on defence, 150 million should go to independent media to combat Russian #disinformation. ➡️Interview with @ruthkronenburg.bsky.social in
@ftm.eu: ow.ly/s1PN50WIGzA

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · Aug 18

"Heeft u weleens een politieke post gedeeld op Instagram? Een demonstratie bijgewoond, of een boek uitgeleend? Dan is het tijd om even op te kijken van uw vakantieboek." - Jasmijn de Zeeuw, jurist en onderzoeker. De volledige opinie vind u in @volkskrant.nl ⬇️
#antiterreurwet

de Volkskrant @volkskrant.nl · Aug 17

Opinie: Nieuwe poging om ‘verheerlijking terrorisme’ strafbaar te stellen, is gevaarlijk pad

Opinie: Nieuwe poging om ‘verheerlijking terrorisme’ strafbaar te stellen is gevaarlijk pad

www.volkskrant.nl

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Free Press Unlimited (FPU) @freepressunlimited.org · Aug 15

🚨 FPU slaat alarm! We maken ons grote zorgen over een nieuw #wetsvoorstel dat het ‘verheerlijken van terrorisme’ strafbaar stelt. Journalisten riskeren vervolging voor normale verslaggeving, zoals het tonen van beelden of het citeren van betrokkenen. Deze wet mag er niet doorheen!➡️ ow.ly/I6wU50WGE6V

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