June 27, 2024

Civil Society Alliances for Digital Empowerment Launched in Geneva

Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship Programme Calls for Entries

UNESCO Calls for Nominations for 2024 International Literacy Prizes

UNESCO, LG Collaborate to Develop Open Online Course on AI Ethics

Applications Invited for 2024 African Fact-Checking Awards

PALU, AU Anti-Corruption Board to Host 8th African Anti-Corruption Dialogue in Nairobi

Applications Now Open for the 2025 Hurford Youth Fellowship Programme

African Ministers Adopt Landmark AI Strategy, Digital Compact to Boost Development and Inclusive Growth

Action Contre la Faim Calls for Applications for Grant for New Humanitarian Perspective

CSOs Write IGP, Urge Him to Discontinue All Charges Filed under Repealed Section 24 of the Cybercrimes Act

Global Mandate Holders Adopt Joint Declaration on Climate Crisis and Freedom of Expression

Global Landscapes Forum Invites Applications for the 2024 African Youth Storytelling Contest

UNESCO Partners Global Media Regulators to Create Network to Tackle Digital Platform Challenges

Global Leaders Emphasize Press Freedom in Tackling Environmental Crisis

Portulans Institute Launches Call for Applications for 2024-2025 Fellowship Programme

Court Adjourns Hearing in MRA’s Lawsuit on Enforcement of Principles on Safety of Journalists to July 2

Journalist Attacked by Bank’s Security Guards while Covering Strike in Umuahia

Applications Invited for Global Fellowship Programme on AI and Market Power

Bertha Foundation Accepting Applications for its Sixth Bertha Challenge Fellowships for Activists and Investigative Journalists

Applications Open for Hinzpeter Awards for Bravery in Video Journalism

BPSR, Centre Launch 2026 Transparency, Integrity Index Methodology Handbook

Noko Makgato

Africa Check to Hold Fifth Edition of Africa Facts Summit in Johannesburg

Idrissa Sow

African Commission Condemns Growing Attacks on Human Rights Defenders Across Africa

Pulitzer Center

Pulitzer Center Invites Applications for AI Reporting Grants

Simran Dhaliwal, CEO, Longview Philanthropy

Longview Philanthropy Opens Applications for Digital Minds Research, AI Ethics Grants

Dr Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner/CEO,Nigeria Data Protection Commission

MRA, Civil-Society Coalition Call on Nigerian Government to Strengthen Horizontal Accountability for Citizens’ Data

Jennifer Chung, Chair, Multistakeholder Advisory Group, 2026 IGF

UN Secretary-General Renews 2026 Internet Governance Forum Multistakeholder Advisory Group Membership

Mr, Victor Akinwale Olanrewaju, Ogun State NUJ Chairman

Private Security Brutalise Broadcast Journalists, Media Workers

Mrs. Stephanie Ikanone Odiete, Delta-based journalist

Female Journalist Petitions DSS over Threat by Sapele Politician

Lisa Gibbs

Pulitzer Center Opens Ocean and Fisheries Reporting Grant for Journalists Worldwide

Joanna Kao Senior Editor, Information and Artificial Intelligence, Pulitzer Centre

Pulitzer Center Opens Applications for 2026–2027 AI Accountability Fellowships

Yoon Mokhyun, Chairperson, May 18 Foundation Foundation

Korean Video Journalists Association Launches Call for Entries for 2026 Hinzpeter Awards

Mr. Guilherme Canela, Director of the Division for Digital Inclusion and Policies and Digital Transformation, and Ms Theresa Swinehart, ICANN’s Senior Vice-President of Global Domains and Strategy

UNESCO, ICANN Launch Joint Policy Brief to Promote a Multilingual Internet

Commissioner Ourveena Geereesha Topsy-Sonoo, Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa

African Special Rapporteur Again Urges African Governments to Refrain from Restricting Internet Access

Dr. Sharon Omotoso, Director, International Media and Information Literacy Institute

International Media and Information Literacy Institute Launches Africa Against Xenophobia Project

Sorene Assefa, Coordinator, Africa IGF Secretariat

Africa IGF Issues Call for Session Proposals and Speakers for AfIGF 2026

H.E. Faisal bin Fadel Alibrahim

6th UN World Data Forum to Convene Global Leaders in Riyadh to Advance Data for Sustainable Development

Mr Li Junhua

21st Internet Governance Forum Fixed for December 14 to 18 in Kenya

Scott Griffen, Executive Director, International Press Institute

Nigeria Remains a Dangerous Country for Journalists, Says International Press Institute

Mr. Blaise Pascal

UNESCO’s MIL Alliance Launches Call for Creation of Chapters

NBC Signs MoU with NDPC

NBC Signs MoU with NDPC to Safeguard Data in Broadcasting

Tipping Point: Online Violence Impacts, Manifestations and Redress in the AI Age

New Global Report Warns of Growing AI-Driven Online Violence Against Women Journalists

Mr Khaled El-Enany, Director-General, UNESCO

UNESCO’s 2026 Digital Learning Week to Take Place in Paris From September 8 to 11

Jeff Hancock, Director, Stanford Tech Impact and Policy Center

Registration Opens for 2026 Trust and Safety Research Conference Scheduled for October 1 and 2 at Stanford