The International Press Institute (IPI) today launched a new secure contact form based on open-source GlobaLeaks whistleblowing technology that will allow journalists and others to contact the organisation securely and anonymously. While contacting IPI through ordinary methods such as phone and email remains possible, the secure form offers journalists and others the possibility to report […]

“A threat to democracy” is how Austrian State Secretary for Diversity, Public Service and Digitalization Muna Duzdar defines violence and abusive behaviour on the Internet. In an interview with the International Press Institute (IPI), Duzdar states that although online hate has long been present, the phenomenon is now attracting increased attention from technology companies and […]

How many of you have ever received a hateful or threatening message on social media? This is mostly a rhetorical question, since it is well-known that a significant percentage of journalists and bloggers have experienced verbal abuse online or know of a colleague who has. Online violence on social media can take various forms: direct […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) marked World Press Freedom Day 2017 with a public demonstration of support for journalists imprisoned for their work in Turkey, and with a video message warning of the increasing deterioration in levels of press freedom worldwide and of the emerging trends in attempts by governments and others to stifle independent […]