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From the Philippines, Hungary, and Latin America: how to maintain courage and hope in independent journalism
IPI Awards
The winners of the 2026 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero and Free Media Pioneer Awards reflect on the power of independent journalism in times of authoritarianism.
Americas: Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica
Asia and Pacific: Philippines
Europe: Azerbaijan, Hungary
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Advocacy

Western Balkans: Transparency and scrutiny needed over acquisition of Adria News Network
Press Freedom
Answers needed amidst pending regulatory scrutiny of takeover of major regional media network by Orbán-connected investment group
Europe: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia
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Advocacy

Mali: Military junta uses cybercrime provisions to target journalists
Cybercrime LawsPress Freedom
IPI calls on authorities to release jailed journalists and end the weaponisation of cybercrime laws
Mali
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Advocacy

Hungary: IPI and CASE partners write to Ministers calling for strong anti-SLAPP law
Press FreedomSLAPPs
IPI and CASE coalition members urge Hungary’s Minister of Justice and Minister for Social Relations and Culture to expand draft Anti-SLAPP law to protect against domestic lawsuits and engage in consultations with CSOs
Europe: Hungary
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Advocacy

IPI welcomes the adoption of the ACHPR resolution on the need to conduct a study on SLAPPs in Africa
SLAPPs
The resolution recommends states adopt measures to protect public watchdogs, including journalists, from abusive lawsuits
Africa

Reports

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Africa Media Freedom Monitoring: April to June 2026
IPI Africa Media Freedom Tracker
IPI records nearly 100 cases of threats and attacks on journalists across Africa; rise in attacks on journalists covering protests
Africa

IPI monitoring report: Resource exploitation, land management remain risky beats for Africa’s journalists
Climate JournalismIPI Africa Media Freedom TrackerJournalist Safety
IPI documents more than two dozen cases of threats and attacks on environmental journalists in Africa between October 2025 and March 2026
Africa

Africa Media Monitoring: January to March 2026
IPI Africa Media Freedom Tracker
Threats to press freedom in Somalia, DRC, and Zimbabwe
Africa

New IPI report: SLAPPs pose threat to Africa’s climate and environmental journalists
SLAPPs
Africa

MFRR 2025 Media Freedom Monitoring Report for Europe
Journalist SafetyPress Freedom
IPI contributed to EU-wide monitoring report by Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR)
Europe

Event

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12.10.2026 - 12.10.2026

Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) Summit 2026
Press Freedom
Registration now open for MFRR flagship event in Brussels
Europe
12.08.2026

Webinar: SLAPPs–the growing threat against climate and environmental reporting in Africa
Climate JournalismPress Freedom
Discussion on research findings on abusive litigation against environmental and climate journalists in Africa and interventions to safeguard journalists
Africa
01.07.2026

Webinar: Risks and threats to Africa’s environmental and climate reporters
Climate JournalismPress Freedom
Join IPI for an expert conversation on latest monitoring findings — and ways to counter challenges
Africa
31.03.2026

Women journalists shaping climate and environmental reporting in Africa
Climate Journalism
Marking Women's History Month, IPI hosts a webinar to create a space to celebrate women on the frontlines of climate and environmental reporting
Africa

Podcasts & Videos

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Journalism can survive and thrive through AI adoption: interview with Zain Siddiqui
Digital TransitionMedia and AIMedia InnovationMedia sustainability
From the series of key conversations from #MIFest26 in Vienna

Niche health publishing beyond borders: interview with Priti Patnaik
Digital TransitionMedia InnovationMedia sustainability
From the series of key conversations from #MIFest26 in Vienna

Value comes first, medium is secondary: interview with Nicolas Rios
Digital TransitionMedia InnovationMedia sustainability
From the series of key conversations from #MIFest26 in Vienna

Endurance over emergency: interview with Preethi Nallu
Digital TransitionMedia InnovationMedia sustainability
From the series of key conversations from #MIFest26 in Vienna

#MIFest26: Attracting funding to journalism
Media InnovationMedia sustainability

IPI Global Network

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IPI News

Reid Standish joins IPI as editorial director
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IPI NewsIPI-IMS Awards

IPI honours courage in journalism at 2026 Gabo Festival
IPI Awards
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IPI News

IPI announces 2027 World Congress and Media Innovation Festival in Budapest
IPI World CongressMedia InnovationPress Freedom
Save the date: May 12-14, 2027
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Job Vacancies

Consultancy call: Risk assessment guide and training for climate and environmental journalists in Africa
Deadline for applications: June 30, 2026
Africa

Alerts

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06.08.2026
2 cases

Russian drone attacks STB journalists traveling with Ukrainian soldiers
Russia-Ukraine War
Verbal, online or physical attack
Europe: Ukraine
24.07.2026
1 case

Journalist wounded in Russian strike at Kyiv arms fair
Russia-Ukraine War
Verbal, online or physical attack: Physical attack by state armed forces/military
Europe: Ukraine
23.07.2026
1 case

Bilopilshchyna office damaged in Russian strike
Russia-Ukraine War
Verbal, online or physical attack: Attack on media infrastructure/offices
Europe: Ukraine