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China: Trump must press President Xi Jinping to release Jimmy Lai during state visit

Lai’s case has become increasingly urgent as his health rapidly deteriorates behind bars
Asia and Pacific: China, Hong Kong Sar China

Georgia: Arrest of police officer accused of attacking journalist undermined by widespread impunity

Arrest shines a spotlight on the wider climate of impunity for violent attacks on the press
Europe: Georgia

Greece: Abusive lawsuit against independent newsrooms should be dismissed

Greece urged to implement anti-SLAPP safeguards to protect media
Greece

Maldives: IPI, partners call on President Muizzu to reverse retaliatory legal action against Adhadhu News

IPI signs joint letter calling on President Muizzu to cease targeting of independent journalism and reaffirm the Maldives’ commitment to press freedom
Asia and Pacific: Maldives

MFRR 2025 Media Freedom Monitoring Report for Europe

IPI contributed to EU-wide monitoring report by Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR)
Europe

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

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
15.04.2026
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Russian court sentences Ukrainian journalist to 9 years of prison in absentia

Arrest/detention/charges: Criminal investigation/charges
Europe: Russia
10.04.2026
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RFE/RL journalist designated as a “foreign agent”

Censorship and regulation: Publication ban, take-down order or forced deletion, fine, administrative action
Europe: Russia
09.04.2026
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Journalist arrested in Chita on treason charges

Arrest/detention/charges: Arrest/detention under other laws
Europe: Russia