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

Switzerland: IPI welcomes court ruling dismissing Palantir lawsuit against Republik

Ruling sets standards on use of right-of-reply rules as a weapon against public interest journalism

France: Critical juncture for media freedom ahead of 2027 elections

Growing concentration of media ownership, abusive legal proceedings, and threats to journalists’ safety call for urgent action

Turkey: IPI condemns increasing use of arbitrary court orders to censor independent journalism

Recent access-blocking measures shine a spotlight on tight judicial censorship

Colombia: IPI condemns killing of journalist and press freedom defender Cristian Herrera, calls for urgent protections for journalists

Herrera’s killing is a chilling reminder of the dangers and pressure Colombia’s local and regional journalists continue to face

Media Innovation Europe launches its third edition

IPI-led initiative to foster innovation and experimentation in journalism continues to develop projects that help European media organisations become sustainable

Iran: IPI raises urgent concerns about health of imprisoned journalist Reza Valizadeh

U.S. government must use all diplomatic tools to secure medical treatment for Valizadeh, ensure his release

Africa Media Monitoring January to March 2026

Threats to press freedom in Somalia, DRC, and Zimbabwe

Turkey: IPI and partner organisations call for the release of journalist İsmail Arı ahead of June 5 court hearing

IPI and 16 other partner organizations call for the immediate release of BirGün journalist İsmail Arı

France: IPI joins the press freedom mission to France

The mission examine rising attacks on journalists, media concentration, SLAPPs, and other challenges ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

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

WATIF’s formula for smarter journalism, stronger community and sustainable revenue

Learn how Spanish media WATIF uses audience data as a compass, events as anchors, and AI tools as a multiplier

Somalia: Escalating attacks against journalists in May raise alarm

IPI calls on the international community to intensify pressure on the Somali government to ensure accountability for attacks against journalists

From the Republics is scaling their reach and driving journalistic participation in Russia’s Indigenous territories

The team shared the learnings from the Incubator centering trust and co-creation as unique selling points

Audience-first fashion: How Novaya Gazeta Europe tailor-made their first-ever online merchandise shop

Lessons from launching first-ever online merchandise shop from independent media outlet in exile

Tools for growth and resilience: How MOST’s team laid the foundations for a new independent media outlet in Transnistrian region of Moldova

Learn how MOST increased their reach and turned their strong journalistic expertise on Transnistria into a new product

From loyal readers to sustainable growth: how Project Syndicate is rethinking audience engagement

Through the Transition Accelerator, Project Syndicate experimented with personalised reader journey to improve engagement, conversions and retention

Algeria: As World Cup nears, IPI calls on Algerian authorities to release French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes

IPI urges FIFA and the sports community to step up support for press freedom

Colombia: IPI condemns killing of journalist Mateo Pérez Rueda

IPI calls on President Petro and attorney general to investigate Pérez’s murder, take steps to protect safety of journalists

IJ4EU backs fresh wave of investigations with €610,000 in grants

IPI’s IJ4EU Investigation Support Scheme awards 18 ambitious cross-border projects in the latest funding round.