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Kosovo: Law enforcement must protect journalists amidst escalating tensions

The International Press Institute (IPI) today joins the undersigned international press freedom organisations in expressing our deep concerned about the recent wave of violent attacks on journalists in Kosovo, which has been the most intense in the country’s recent history. We jointly call on the authorities to immediately put in place the necessary measures to […]

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Mexico: Authorities must investigate killing of journalist Marco Aurelio Ramírez Hernández

The IPI global network condemns the killing of Mexican journalist Marco Aurelio Ramírez Hernández, who was shot outside his home by armed gunmen on May 23. He is at least the third journalist to be killed in Mexico in 2023. We call on the Mexican government to thoroughly and transparently investigate any connection between Ramírez’s […]

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Philippines: Radio broadcaster killed as violence against journalists continues

The IPI global network is shocked and saddened by the killing of Cresenciano Bunduquin, a radio broadcaster at the station DWXR 101.7 Kalahi FM in the Philippines. IPI calls for a swift and thorough investigation into Bunduquin’s killing, and for those responsible to be held to account. Bunduquin, 50, was shot and killed by two […]

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#IPIWoCo Recap: Speech of World Press Freedom Hero Carmen Aristegui

The International Press Institute (IPI) is today publishing the speech given by Mexican journalist Carmen Aristegui as she accepted the IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero award at IPI’s 2023 World Congress in Vienna on May 25, 2023. Leer el discuro en español. Good evening. Thank you to the members of the IPI/IMS jury for this […]

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