News headlines for “Mainstream Media”, page 44
Journalist Murders: The Ultimate Form of Censorship
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Nov 01 (IPS) - The United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNESCO) has condemned the killing of more than 800 journalists globally since 2006. A measly 7 percent of these murders have been solved.
Social Media Becomes Mugabe’s Nightmare
- Inter Press Service
Freedom of the Press Faces Judicial Harassment in Brazil
- Inter Press Service
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct 20 (IPS) - The same justice that exists to ensure rights can become a tool to violate them and restrict freedom of the press, as seen with the recent wave of lawsuits against journalists and the media in Brazil.
Unexpected Eritrean Journalistic Voice Rises in Ethiopia
- Inter Press Service
ADDIS ABABA, Oct 06 (IPS) - It took Eritrean journalist Estifo seven years to save up enough money to pay a fixer to get him and his family from the capital, Asmara, to the shared border with Ethiopia. After they crossed the border by foot, they turned themselves in to the Ethiopian authorities and claimed asylum as refugees.
UN Resolution on Journalist Safety Passed, But Long Way to Go
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 30 (IPS) - The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) advanced its commitment to the safety of journalists after adopting a groundbreaking resolution with measures for states to ensure journalist protection. But this is only the first step, many note.
Murders, Crackdown Create Lingering Climate of Fear in Bangladesh
- Inter Press Service
DHAKA, Sep 29 (IPS) - Like the living room of any proud family, the one in Ajoy Roy's house boasts photos of the eldest son, Avijit.
UN Shaky on Protection of Journalists and Right to Information
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Sep 13 (IPS) - UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, one of the strongest advocates of press freedom, is facing two politically-sensitive issues which are beyond his decision-making jurisdiction: a proposal for a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) aimed at providing journalists with the right to access information, and the creation of a UN Special Envoy ensuring the safety of journalists worldwide.
Addressing the Dangers of Freelance Journalism
- Inter Press Service
NEW YORK, Aug 26 (IPS) - As the reliance on freelance journalists by news organisation has increased, so has the burden of guaranteeing a safe working environment for these journalists, especially when reporting from war-torn areas.
UN Spotlight for Dark Shadow over Civil Society Rights
- Inter Press Service
, Aug 03 (IPS) - With more and more governments narrowing space for dissent and activism, the UN has emerged as a key platform to air concerns about acute rights violations and develop protections for civil society and other vulnerable groups.
Small Win for NGOs as UN Members Try to Exclude Critical Voices
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Aug 01 (IPS) - An UN Committee responsible for giving non-government organisations (NGOs) UN accreditation has had one of its decisions overturned by other UN member states as it seems to be restricting NGOs which are perceived to be critical of governments.
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