From the Philippines, Hungary, and Latin America: how to maintain courage and hope in independent journalism

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.

Spotlight: Abzas Media and Meydan TV receive 2026 Free Media Pioneer Award

As Azerbaijan's crackdown on independent media intensifies, journalists from Abzas Media and Meydan TV continue reporting from exile and behind bars

IPI and IMS announce 2026 recipients of World Press Freedom Hero and Free Media Pioneer awards

This year’s awardees demonstrate remarkable courage, ingenuity, and resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges to freedom and independent journalism around the world

11 trailblazing organisations shortlisted for 2026 IPI-IMS Free Media Pioneer Award

This year’s global group of shortlisted organisations serve as a testament to the resilience of independent media amid turbulent times