Supporting Independent Media in the Levant and Beyond
Our team attended the Mediterranean Agora – Assises du Journalisme. In this summary, we share reflections and learnings from Lei Ma and Boris van Westering.
Press Freedom Reaches a Critical Point
The World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) paints a stark picture of the global state of press freedom. We highlight the areas that concern us most – and how RNW Media is working toward practical, hopeful solutions.
RNW Media Joins Conversations about the EU’s Digital Future
What does the future of digital ecosystems look like – and what does the European Union has to offer in shaping it? These were key questions during the EU International Digital Strategy Exchange, a dialogue hosted by the European University Institute and the Global Initiative on the Future of the Internet.
RNW Media Joins Call for Stronger EU Action on Democracy and Civic Space
RNW Media has joined over 30 civil society and media organisations in a joint statement – led by the European Partnership for Democracy (EPD) – urging the European Commission to step up its efforts to protect democracy, freedom of expression and civic space across the EU.
Media Viability in the Age of AI
What does media viability really mean in an age of AI, shrinking funds, and platform power? At the International Journalism Festival 2025, RNW Media explored this question in our side event, “Sustaining journalism: A fresh take on media viability in the era of AI.”
International Fact-Checking Day: Fighting Misinformation, One Fact at a Time
There is a wide array of international days that we can celebrate, unfortunately, a day often overlooked is International Fact Checking Day, celebrated on April 2nd each year. It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of verifying facts in an era dominated by social media, viral stories, and the rapid spread of misinformation
RNW Media Launches New Strategy to Strengthen Public Interest Media
We are proud to announce the launch of our 2025-2027 strategy, a renewed commitment to strengthening public interest media in an increasingly complex digital landscape. This strategy focuses on media viability and information integrity, ensuring that public interest media can thrive for audiences worldwide.
The Reverse Brussels Effect: Human Rights, Free Speech, and the Future of Online Spaces
EU regulations face mounting challenges, particularly as some platforms and global actors push back against EU-led governance. Are we, in fact, witnessing a reverse Brussels Effect—where external pressures and tech giants influence the EU rather than the other way around?
Press Release: RNW Media and 16 Organizations Sign the Haarlem Declaration on the Ethical Use of AI in Digital Media
As the world grapples with the rapid evolution of AI in digital media, RNW Media and 15 media, civil society, and academic organizations have signed the Haarlem Declaration: Championing AI for Advancing Inclusive, Safe, and Reliable Digital Media Spaces.
Georgia’s Protests: Women, Resistance, and a Hijacked Future
Georgia’s protests represent a critical moment in the nation’s history. This article includes an interview with a digital media strategist whose personal story encapsulates the broader struggles faced by activists.