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World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · 13d

Times of darkness - World News Day

World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · 13d

Our current environment of misinformation, mistrust, the spread of illiberal politics through influencer-style authoritarians, and the erosion of democratic norms, is “less an era of change than a change of era,” writes Fernando Belzunce.
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Our current environment of misinformation, mistrust, the spread of illiberal politics through influencer-style authoritarians, and the erosion of democratic norms, is “less an era of change than a cha...

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World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · 14d

Germany: TikTok workers on strike to secure collective agreement over AI taking their jobs

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European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) @efjeurope.bsky.social · 14d

#Germany: Full support to #TikTok strikers amid the social media company’s refusal to engage in collective bargaining after announcing AI will take over 150 jobs.

They are defending not only their dismissal conditions, but also a quality content moderation model that respects freedom of expression.

TikTok employees are continuing their strike this week amid the social media companys refusal to engage in collective bargaining after announcing the ...

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World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · 14d

In this op ed to mark #WND2025 Kenyan journalist Winnie Kamau calls out the alarming global trend of governments shutting down the internet in times of political crisis, with 294 such shutdowns in 54 countries in 2024 – 15, in Africa.
#ChooseFacts #journalismmatters
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Shutting down the internet shuts down your Right To Know - World News Day

Winnie Kamau calls out the alarming global trend of governments shutting down the internet in times of political crisis, with 294 such shutdowns in 54 countries in 2024 – including 15 in Africa. On 28...

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World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · 15d

Eleven of the world’s leading economists, including two Nobel laureates, urge governments to recognise and uphold the economic value of public interest media in the age of AI.
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Expert opinion by the high-level panel on public interest media - World News Day

Eleven of the world’s leading economists, including two Nobel laureates, urge governments to recognise and uphold the economic value of public interest media in the age of AI. Governments around the w...

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World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · 15d

As the world devolves into a lack of clarity and nuance, is divided by growing factionalism and supremacy, and lies and truth seem interchangeable, an independent news media is more relevant than ever, @news24southafrica.bsky.social editors write ahead of #WND2025.
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EDITORIAL | Journalism is the last line of defence against corruption, lies, and assassinations | News24

As the world devolves into a lack of clarity and nuance, is divided by growing factionalism and supremacy, and lies and truth are seemingly interchangeable, an independent news media is more relevant ...

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There are a lot of great journalism movies. Here are our top 25. (Published 2019)

World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · 15d

'Most journalism movies, even the ones that aren’t exactly like the day-to-day lives of flesh-and-blood journalists, are still pretty entertaining. Many perfectly capture the journalistic experience.'
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Most journalism movies, even the ones that aren’t exactly like the day-to-day lives of flesh-and-blood journalists, are still pretty entertaining.

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World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · 16d

Intolerance. Violence. Impunity.
Stand with accountable journalism on #WorldNewsDay, 28 September, to
#ChooseJournalism because #FactsMatter #WND2025

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World News Day 2025 Announced for 28 September - When Facts Truly Matter

As journalism faces growing political, economic, and digital threats, World News Day 2025 will take place on 28 September, bringing together newsrooms worldwide to underscore the power of fact-based j...

World News Day 2025 Announced for 28 September - When Facts Truly Matter

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World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · 16d

Intolerance. Violence. Impunity.
Stand with accountable journalism on #WorldNewsDay, 28 September, to
#ChooseJournalism because #FactsMatter #WND2025

wan-ifra.org/2025/07/worl...

As journalism faces growing political, economic, and digital threats, World News Day 2025 will take place on 28 September, bringing together newsrooms worldwide to underscore the power of fact-based j...

World News Day is a global media industry campaign led by the World Editors Forum of WAN-IFRA, Branko Brkic’s Project Kontinuum, and the Canadian Journalism Foundation. Each year on 28 September, it u...

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World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · 17d

Just one week to #WND2025, when global news media draw public attention to the vital role that journalists play in society. This is our final call to spotlight your newsroom.
Sign up for campaign materials now.
#ChooseJournalism because #FactsMatter #WorldNewsDay
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Join World News Day 2025

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World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · 19d

Propaganda, disinfo and authoritarian clampdowns are rewriting the rules of newsroom engagement – so the need to champion the cause of journalism has never been stronger. #WND2025 urges the industry to join us in highlighting the importance of fact-based journalism.
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World News Day calls for collective defence of journalism: #HoldTheLine

2025-09-19. Propaganda, disinformation and authoritarian clampdowns are rewriting the rules of newsroom engagement – so the need to champion the cause of journalism has never been stronger. World News...

World News Day is a global media industry campaign led by the World Editors Forum of WAN-IFRA, Branko Brkic’s Project Kontinuum, and the Canadian Journalism Foundation. Each year on 28 September, it u...

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World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · 23d

The countdown to @WorldNewsDay25 on 28 September starts now. If you’ve not yet signed up for our campaign materials, join us today.
#ChooseTruth because #JournalismMatters
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Join World News Day 2025

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World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · Sep 5

M20 for G20: Media policy summit urges G20 to prioritise information integrity for the public good – and calls on media, society and all stakeholders to act on critical challenges for public good.

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M20 Johannesburg Declaration: Urgent call to counter ‘profound global crisis in integrity of information’

2025-09-05. Media policy summit urges G20 to prioritise information integrity for the public good – and calls on media, society and all stakeholders to act on critical challenges.

Enough death, enough tragedy. The killing of Palestinian journalists must end

World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · Sep 2

"Journalism, and the accountability it brings, matters – if it didn’t, the Israeli government wouldn’t be so hell-bent on restricting it." – Andy Heslop.
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2025-09-01. As an industry, we demand protection for our Palestinian colleagues and an end to impunity for those who target and kill journalists. Independent access to Gaza for foreign media is also v...

M20: Media pushes for seat at international high table

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World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · Aug 29

South Africa is gearing up for November’s G20 Summit – and the country’s news media torchbearers are ensuring journalism is not just an afterthought.
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2025-08-29. South Africa is gearing up for November’s G20 Leaders Summit – and the country’s news media torchbearers ensuring journalism is not just an afterthought. By teaming up with global counterp...

Norway’s press leads the charge in renewed global calls for urgent action on Gaza

World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · Aug 22

Calls are escalating for urgent action to protect journalists in Gaza; to allow international media access, and for independent investigations into targeted killings.
Some 200 journalists have died – those who remain face hunger, displacement and inhumane conditions...

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2025-08-22. Media, politicians and civil society around the world are escalating calls for urgent action to protect journalists in Gaza; to allow international media access, and for independent invest...

Check the 8: A lifeline to trustworthy news in sea of disinformation

World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · Aug 22

'We really need to turn trust around. Global relations, strong communities ... and each person’s ability to help shape the world they hope to see entirely depends on it,’ says Sally Lehrman, Chief Executive of @thetrustproject.bsky.social.
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2025-08-22. ‘We really need to turn trust around. Global relations, strong communities, individual well-being and each person’s ability to help shape the world they hope to see entirely depends on it,...

World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · Aug 21

We are looking for 5 inspiring case studies from around the world to show journalism's impact ahead of #WorldNewsDay – stories that positively influenced an individual’s or community's future, or investigations that led to significant change.

Please share links or examples.
#journalismmatters

Palestine: Israel kills five Al Jazeera staff in a targeted attack on a journalists’ tent in Gaza City / IFJ

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · Aug 11

#Palestine: Israel kills five Al Jazeera staff in a targeted attack on a journalists’ tent in #Gaza City. We condemn the deliberate targeting of journalists and urge UN Member states to adopt a binding international convention for the safety of journalists. urgent action is needed!

On 10 August, Israeli forces killed five Al Jazeera staff including journalist Anas al-Sharif, correspondent Mohammed Qreiqeh, and camera operators Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal and Moamen Aliwa in a...

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World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · Aug 11

The World Editors Forum condemns the targeted killing of Palestinian journalist Anas Al-Sharif and four others in Gaza, urging immediate and unhindered access for reporters to the conflict zone.
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'Telling Stories Should Not Be a Death Sentence' – World Editors Forum President on Gaza killings

2025-08-11. The World Editors Forum has condemned the targeted killing of Palestinian journalist Anas Al-Sharif and four others in Gaza, urging immediate and unhindered access for reporters to the con...

Anas al-Sharif among five Al Jazeera staff killed by Israel in Gaza

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IFJ- International Federation of Journalists @ifjglobal.bsky.social · Aug 11

#Palestine: "After smearing Gaza's journalists with unproven allegations of being 'terrorists', Israel has killed five @aljazeera.com staff. The deliberate targeting of journalists is a war crime. Israeli leaders must be held accountable" says #IFJ General Secretary @abellanger.bsky.social.

Al Jazeera staff killed in targeted Israeli attack on a tent housing journalists near al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza City.

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World Editors Forum @worldeditorsforum.bsky.social · Aug 11

New York-based non-profit news outlet @thecity.nyc combines hi-tech tools with old-school marketing and distribution efforts to engage communities with hyperlocal service journalism.
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The City, New York: A case study in hyperlocal, hybrid digital engagement

2025-08-08. New York-based non-profit news outlet The City combines hi-tech tools with old-school marketing and distribution efforts to engage communities with hyperlocal service journalism.