The International Press Institute (IPI) today announced the promotions of Anthony Mills to Acting Deputy Director, and Barbara Trionfi to Press Freedom Manager.  Also announced was the creation of a new role, Manager of Communications and Philanthropic Enterprise, filled by IPI’s newest staff member Bruce Blake. “These individuals are each dedicated to our work to […]

Aldion Layao, a former radio journalist and currently a village council chairman was shot dead in Davao city on April 8, according to media reports. Layao was on his way home with a relative in a car, when he was shot by two unidentified men on a motorcycle. He was hit twice in the neck […]

UNESCO announced today that it has selected Azerbaijani journalist and IPI member Eynulla Fatullayev to receive the 2012 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. IPI Acting Deputy Director Anthony Mills said: “We are delighted to hear that UNESCO has decided to give the award to Mr. Fatullayev. The courage and resilience he has displayed in […]

Lea en español The International Press Institute (IPI) today called on the Dominican Republic to protect its citizens’ right to information as the country prepares for the final month of a divisive presidential campaign. The frontrunners in the election, scheduled for May 20, are Danilo Medina Sánchez of the ruling Dominican Liberation Party (DLP) and […]