Advocacy Kyrgyzstan: IPI and partners demand retrial for imprisoned journalist January 30, 2026 Ahead of a February 2 decision by Kyrgyzstan’s Supreme Court on whether to consider reopening the case of imprisoned journalist Makhabat Tajibek kyzy, IPI and seven other international press freedom and human rights organizations urge Kyrgyz authorities to fully comply with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention’s favorable opinion and release Tajibek kyzy […] Read more »
Advocacy Ukraine: IPI demands release of journalist Hennadiy Osmak from Russian captivity January 30, 2026 The IPI global network demands the release from Russian captivity of Hennadiy Osmak, a journalist from Ukraine’s occupied Kherson region, who was initially detained by Russian authorities in March 2024 and recently sentenced on trumped-up charges. According to reports by Ukrainian human rights organizations, Osmak is currently imprisoned in a penal colony in Russia’s Vladimir […] Read more »
Advocacy Albania: Amendments to Criminal Code must be strengthened to ensure full decriminalisation of defamation January 26, 2026 The International Press Institute (IPI) today joined media freedom and journalist groups in stressing that recent amendments to Albania’s Criminal Code, though positive, must be strengthened to ensure full decriminalisation of defamation. IPI joins the undersigned organisations in welcoming the amendments to Albania’s Criminal Code approved on 21 January 2026 by the Parliamentary Committee on […] Read more »
Advocacy EU: Further protections for journalists and media freedom needed in Democracy Shield January 26, 2026 The International Press Institute (IPI) joins Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners in welcoming the European Commission’s EU Democracy Shield initiative and the European Parliament’s Special Committee’s Rapporteur’s draft report published on 21 January. While the Shield lays out critical political priorities and policy measures to defend democracy, these require further operationalisation. IPI and MFRR partners reiterate our call […] Read more »
Advocacy Philippines: IPI condemns guilty verdict in sham trial of Frenchie Mae Cumpio January 22, 2026 The IPI global network strongly condemns today’s conviction and sentencing of 26-year-old Philippine journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio to a maximum of 18 years in prison on spurious charges of financing terrorism and calls for her immediate release. The verdict was announced in a Tacloban city courtroom by Judge Georgina Perez. Cumpio and her former roommate […] Read more »
Advocacy Turkey: IPI condemns arrest of journalist Nedim Oruç, calls for his immediate release January 21, 2026 The International Press Institute (IPI) strongly condemns the arrest and arbitrary detention of journalist Nedim Oruç on terrorism-related charges and calls on Turkish authorities to release him immediately with all charges dropped. On January 14, 2026, Nedim Oruç, a reporter for Turkey-based Kurdish news agency Ajansa Welat, was detained by police in Şırnak’s Cizre neighborhood […] Read more »
Advocacy Burundi journalist Sandra Muhoza sentenced to four years in prison January 21, 2026 IPI is deeply alarmed by the conviction and four-year prison sentence handed down to Burundian journalist Sandra Muhoza. Muhoza, who worked with online publication La Nova, was arrested in April 2024 for sharing information in a private journalists’ WhatsApp group and has been incarcerated since then. She was charged with undermining the integrity of Burundi’s […] Read more » TaggedBurundi Conviction imprisoned journalists Imprisonment prison
Advocacy South Korea: IPI condemns passage of “anti-fake news” bill January 20, 2026 The IPI global network is gravely concerned by the passage of a new “anti-fake news” bill in South Korea that could infringe on media freedom and restrict the press’ ability to hold power to account. IPI calls on the South Korean government to pause the July implementation of the law in order to conduct a […] Read more »
Advocacy Iran: IPI condemns regime’s information blackout January 15, 2026 One week since the Iranian regime cut off the internet and mobile services for its 90 million citizens, Iran remains in a near-total information blackout amid the largest anti-regime protests in years, and an increasingly violent regime crackdown against protesters. IPI strongly condemns all attempts by the Iranian regime to stifle the free flow of […] Read more »
Advocacy Uganda must allow journalists to freely and safely cover elections January 14, 2026 As Ugandans prepare to go to the polls on January 15, IPI calls on the Ugandan authorities to guarantee the safety of journalists covering the election and immediately reverse the directive ordering an internet shutdown. IPI is deeply concerned by the prevailing attacks on journalists and the undermining of fundamental rights like free expression and […] Read more » Taggedattack on journalists uganda election uganda internet shutdown
Crimean Tatar journalist fined for “discrediting the Russian army” On 12 January 2026, independent media from Crimea reported that a Russian-controlled court in Simferopol had fined Lenora Dyulber, an independent Crimean journalist, author and human rights activist, 33 thousand rubles for allegedly “discrediting” the Russian army. The IPI Weekly Digest & IPI Distribution List Subscribe for all IPI press freedom news and updates, opportunities […] Read more »
#WoCo25: Women frontline journalists tell their stories working and living through conflict December 18, 2025 This year marks the 30th anniversary of the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, which acknowledged the unique impact of conflict on women and created a framework for understanding how female voices contribute to peace and security. As conflicts rage around the world, the role of war reporters and the unique challenges they face […] Read more »
Advocacy Thailand: IPI urges government to drop cross-border defamation charges against Murray Hunter December 4, 2025 The IPI global network is deeply concerned by the Thai government’s decision to pursue criminal defamation charges against journalist Murray Hunter on behalf of the Malaysian government. IPI urges Thai authorities to drop all charges immediately, and calls for an end to the alarming rise of transnational repression in Southeast Asia. Australian journalist Murray Hunter […] Read more »
Ukraine: Peace plan must ensure accountability for crimes against journalists December 4, 2025 As negotiations continue over a peace plan to end the Russian war on Ukraine, Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) and partner organisations strongly oppose any proposals on granting amnesty for potential war crimes committed in the course of Russia’s full-scale invasion, especially for those against journalists. Our organisations renew our demand that those responsible for […] Read more »
Launch of the Joint Declaration on Artificial Intelligence, Freedom of Expression, and Media Freedom Launch of the 2025 joint declaration of the special mandates on freedom of expression of the United Nations, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights, and the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, focused on freedom of expression, media freedom, and AI. The IPI Weekly Digest & […] Read more »
Defending press freedom in the new world order 2025 dealt a harsh blow to multilateralism and to the rights-based global order that has served as the foundation for a wide body of international laws and mechanisms safeguarding press freedom and human rights for nearly a century. A new multipolar world is taking shape, as global human rights bodies, laws, and norms are under […] Read more »
Cracking the authoritarian playbook Autocratic models of capturing and controlling the media continue to spread, even to countries once considered beacons of media freedom. Can we crack the code behind this playbook? And in doing so, can we future-proof media ecosystems and guarantees for human rights before it’s too late? The IPI Weekly Digest & IPI Distribution List Subscribe […] Read more »
Advocacy Turkey: 7th International press freedom mission concludes November 26, 2025 This seventh international press freedom mission to Türkiye, held in Ankara from 24 to 26 November 2025, was led by the International Press Institute (IPI) and included Amnesty International, ARTICLE 19 Europe, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), the European Centre for Press and Media Freedom (ECPMF) and Osservatorio Balcani Caucaso Transeuropa (OBCT) as part […] Read more »
Story Matters: News entrepreneurs in a disruptive age (Part 2) November 24, 2025 On October 24, we kicked off the Media Innovation Festival 2025 in Vienna’s Schönbrunn Apothekertrakt. Ryan Powell (Head of media innovation and business, IPI) opened the day, introducing the 4 years of Media Innovation Festival impact, and drawing a through-line for the 2 days to come: a celebration of experimentation and solutions. Story Matters: News […] Read more »
Advocacy Tanzania: IPI strongly condemns attacks on journalists amid post-election protest crackdown November 21, 2025 The IPI global network strongly condemns the violence and attacks on journalists by authorities during election-related protests in Tanzania in late October. Three journalists were killed, and several were arrested, amid a violent crackdown on protestors in which at least 700 people were killed. We welcome the inquiry into the widespread killings and call for […] Read more » Taggedattack on journalists elections killed journalists protests
Advocacy India: IPI, partners demand urgent protection for journalist Rana Ayyub following death threats November 20, 2025 The International Press Institute joins nine press freedom organizations in urging Indian authorities to take immediate steps to protect Washington Post columnist Rana Ayyub and her father amid escalating threats to her and her family’s lives. We call on police to open a formal investigation into the threats to ensure perpetrators are held accountable. Read […] Read more »
Advocacy Georgia: IPI denounces appeals court verdict against Mzia Amaglobeli November 19, 2025 The International Press Institute (IPI) today strongly condemns the recent appeal court verdict upholding the two-year prison sentence handed down to IPI member and World Press Freedom Hero Mzia Amaglobeli. As the defense plans to appeal this verdict to the Supreme Court, IPI continues to demand its overturn and Mzia’s immediate release. On November 18, […] Read more »
International Women’s Day 2025 IPI celebrates International Women’s Day 2025 To mark International Women’s Day on March 8, IPI is proud to celebrate some of the remarkable women media leaders from our global network. From our first female member to the courageous collective of journalists, innovators, and media leaders we are honoured to include in our network today, these […] Read more »
#IPI75 75 Years of Defending Press Freedom #IPI75 2025 marks IPI’s 75th anniversary – a milestone in the fight to protect and defend journalism and press freedom around the globe. IPI was founded in 1950 by leading editors who believed that a free press would lead to a freer, better world. This year, at a time when journalism […] Read more »
Advocacy EU Enlargement Package: Assessments must now translate into meaningful media freedom action November 13, 2025 The International Press Institute today joins Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners in welcoming the publication of the 2025 EU Enlargement Package and highlighting key media freedom developments and concerns that should shape negotiations with candidate countries moving forward. The MFRR organisations welcome the sharpening of criticism of certain countries engaging in egregious media freedom […] Read more »
Advocacy Cameroonian journalist Hans Achomba missing since November 5, 2025 November 11, 2025 We, the undersigned organisations, express our deep concern over the disappearance of freelance journalist Hans Achomba since November 5, 2025. To date, his whereabouts remain unknown. We urge the police to investigate the matter and ascertain his whereabouts swiftly. Before his disappearance, Achomba was questioned by the police on Monday, November 3, over his reporting […] Read more » TaggedCameroon journalist disappearance journalist missing
Advocacy IPI, partners, sign joint letter urging Angola to reconsider proposed law on Dissemination of False Information on the Internet November 7, 2025 IPI joined 37 other partners from across the globe to raise concerns about the proposed legislation prohibiting “false information” in Angola. If passed in its current form, the legislation can be weaponized to target journalists and will undermine freedom of the press. READ THE LETTER BELOW Honorable Minister Mário Augusto da Silva Oliveira Ministry of […] Read more » Taggeddisinformation fake news law false information legislation
On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, IPI calls on states to uphold obligations under international law November 2, 2025 As the world marks International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, IPI today calls on the international community to take urgent and concrete steps to end the global crisis of impunity and uphold their obligations under international law to investigate, prosecute, and punish crimes committed against members of the media. We reiterate our […] Read more »
IPI General Assembly Resolution: States, world leaders must exercise political will to tackle the global crisis of impunity for crimes against journalists October 25, 2025 The following resolution was adopted by the members of the International Press Institute (IPI) on October 15, 2025 by unanimous vote of those present at the 74th annual General Assembly, and presented at the IPI World Congress on October 25, 2025 in Vienna, Austria. Around the world, journalists are threatened, attacked, and killed – and […] Read more » Taggedcrimes against journalists impunity
IPI General Assembly Resolution: States, world leaders must recommit to the value of independent media as the cornerstone of free societies October 25, 2025 The following resolution was adopted by the members of the International Press Institute (IPI) on October 15, 2025 by unanimous vote of those present at the 74th annual General Assembly, and presented at the IPI World Congress on October 25, 2025 in Vienna, Austria. IPI was founded 75 years ago on the belief that a […] Read more » Taggedindependent journalism
IPI 75 Bookshelf: 75 books to celebrate press freedom and independent journalism IPI 75 Bookshelf Illustration: Smaranda Tolosano 75 books to celebrate press freedom and independent journalism As the International Press Institute (IPI) celebrates its 75th anniversary, our team has compiled a list of 75 must-read books related to press freedom and independent journalism. All published in the last century, our list includes memoirs, non-fiction, and fiction […] Read more »
Advocacy In Memory of Daphne: Media reform public consultations must lead to National Action Plan October 15, 2025 On the eve of the anniversary of the murder of Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, the International Press Institute (IPI) joins press freedom and journalists’ groups in calling on Malta’s authorities to set up a National Action Plan on Media Freedom and Journalist Safety. IPI and the undersigned groups reiterate our calls for all […] Read more »
Spotlight: Imprisoned Georgian journalist Mzia Amaglobeli named 2025 IPI-IMS World Press Freedom Hero October 14, 2025 On August 6, 2025, following more than 200 days in unjust pretrial detention and a highly-politicized trial, Georgian journalist and IPI member Mzia Amaglobeli was sentenced to two years in prison as the world watched and protesters gathered outside a courtroom in Batumi, Georgia. She is the first female journalist to be imprisoned in Georgia’s […] Read more »
