
For the first time, media organizations in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Nepal are coming together to report about the killings, attacks, harassment, and intimidation of journalists in these South Asian countries. It is the first such collaboration by media outlets in the region.
South Asia: Why is press freedom important for democracy?
To commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2022, members of the South Asia Editors’ Circle, a group of editors from top online and print outlets across South Asia, tell us why freedom of the press is essential for democracy.
“Everyone should care about press freedom because the press cares about everyone’s freedom. The press stands with the underdog.
A world without press freedom is a lesser world.”
Jayaschandran VS. senior editor at The Week (India)
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