Media Rights Monitor

IRP Accepting Applications for Fellowships in Peace-Building and Conflict Resolution in Africa

UNESCO Gathers Stakeholders to Assess the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity

Publisher Escapes Assassination, NUJ Condemns Attack

Fourth Journalist-In-Residence Programme holds in Antwerp

Forest Stewardship Council Seeks Youth Correspondents

ACHPR Special Rapporteur Invites Contributions from Stakeholders on Draft Guidelines on ATI and Elections for Africa

Digital Storytelling Platform, aKoma, Accepting Applications for Fellowship

WAN-IFRA Hosts African Digital Media Awards

ICFJ 2017 Global Health Reporting Contest Opens

Film Festival on Sustainable Progress Holds in Madrid, Calls for Entries

GFMD Seeks Nominations for Free Press Awards

Online News Association Accepting Entries for Online Journalism Awards

Coast/Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Audio Competition Opens

Rory Peck Trust Invites Entries for 2017 Video Awards

National Anti-Corruption Strategy Adopted at Stakeholders Meeting Following MRA’s Motion

UNESCO Study Recommends 11-Point Assessment Tool for Measuring Legal Frameworks for the Protection of Journalistic Sources in the Digital Age

Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Hosts Global Legislative Openness Conference 2017

Internet Society Holds Eighth AFPIF in Cote D’Ivore, Seeks Contributions

Second Edition of Data Journalism Unconference Holds in UK

Freemuse Chief Calls for UNESCO Reforms, UN Plan for Safety of Artists

MRA Celebrates 2017 WPFD with Online Community in Nigeria

Nigeria Takes 6 Steps Backward on Press Freedom – RSF 2017 Ranking

MRA’s Executive Director Named Member of Premium Times’ Oversight Board

Global Integrity, Mo Ibrahim Foundation Release Integrity

Female Radio Presenter Abducted by Gunmen

MRA Calls on Federal Government to Ensure Safety, Release of Kidnapped Radio Presenter

OGP Civil Society Steering Committee Members Call for Protection of Open, Inclusive and Accountable Governance

New Research Identifies Quality Journalism as Antidote to COVID-19 Disinformation

Court Sets to Deliver Judgment in FOI Suit Against University of Port Harcourt

Court Ready to Deliver Judgment in FOI Suit Against University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital

MRA Joins Global Media Support Groups to Appeal for Journalism and Media Support in Response to COVID-19 Crisis

UN Expert Calls for End to Criminalisation of Journalism Around the World

Northern, South West Independent Broadcasters Seek Bailout Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Federal Government Making Efforts to Bailout Ailing Media, Says Information Minister

UNDP, Hackster Launch Global Innovation Challenge to Tackle COVID-19

Applications Open for Sponsorship to Participate in ‘Media and Journalism Days in Africa 2020’

Access Now Publishes Report on Fighting Misinformation and Defending Free Expression During COVID-19

UNESCO Study Highlights Media Struggle to be Free from Fear or Favour

Colombian Journalist Wins 2020UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize

International Federation of Journalists Launches Global Platform for Quality Journalism

Coalition Launched to Provide Rapid Responses to African Artists at Risk

SSS Detain Journalist over Interview with Doctoron COVID-19

GNI Publishes Assessment Report of Member Companies, Proposes Measures to Strengthen Free Expression, Privacy in ICT Sector

MRA’s Director Advocates Review of OGP Action Plan, Outlines Implementation Proposals

President of Humanist Association of Nigeria Arrested for Alleged Blasphemy

Oxford University Launches COVID-19 Government Response Tracker

New Research Highlights Journalism’s Critical Role in Fighting COVID-19 Disinformation

Online Publishers Demand Safety of Journalists in Ebonyi