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Ethiopia: Addis Standard managing editor Million Beyene abducted

Authorities must swiftly investigate and facilitate Beyene’s safe return
Ethiopia

Malta: IPI and press freedom groups warn of government inaction on media reforms

Eight and a half years after the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia, Malta must create an enabling environment for journalists
Malta

Kuwait: IPI demands release of Kuwaiti-American journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin

Authorities must cease use of national security laws to restrict free flow of news and information
MENA: Kuwait

Czech Republic: Unnecessary change to functional funding system for public service media threatens their independence

New funding bill threatens public media's financial sustainability and editorial independence
Czech Republic

Systemic Siege of Journalism in Turkey

IPI publishes annual report of Turkey mission visit for the seventh time
Turkey

Report: On the Tipping Point – Press Freedom in Europe in 2025

IPI publishes annual report of the Council of Europe’s Platform for the Safety of Journalists
Europe

Africa Media Monitoring July to September 2025: Threats to press freedom in DRC, Somalia, and Nigeria

Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Côte D’ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Women journalists shaping climate and environmental reporting in Africa

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

Hostile Environment and Awareness Training (HEAT) 2026

For journalists in the South Caucasus, the Western Balkans, Moldova and Ukraine

Virtual Newsroom visit to Unread Media

Unread Media: Redefining Mongolia’s Modern News Ecosystem
Asia and Pacific: Mongolia

Women journalists shaping climate and environmental reporting in Africa

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

IPI awards honour courage, resilience in journalism

The awardees include war correspondents, investigative journalists, and media founders who have all displayed tremendous courage and resilience in fighting for media freedom and the free flow of news.

A special conversation with Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz

Americas: United States of America

IPI launches new visual identity

Learn more about the strategic evolution of our visual identity as we strengthen our mission to defend the future of media freedom

Call for nominations: IPI-IMS 2026 press freedom awards

IPI and IMS are proud to announce the call for nominations for this year’s World Press Freedom Hero Award and Free Media Pioneer Award

Convocatoria de candidaturas: Premios a la libertad de prensa IPI-IMS 2026

El IPI y el IMS anuncian la convocatoria de candidaturas para el Premio Héroe de la Libertad de Prensa Mundial y el Premio Pionero de la Libertad de Prensa 2026.
10.03.2026
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Court in Moscow sentences Iryna Zemlyana to 13 years of prison in absentia

Arrest/detention/charges: Criminal investigation/charges
Europe: Russia
09.03.2026
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Journalist insulted and threatened following critical post on medical battalion

Verbal, online or physical attack: Online intimidation or smear
Europe: Ukraine
06.03.2026
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Reporter harassed online after criticising military leadership

Verbal, online or physical attack: Online intimidation or smear
Europe: Ukraine