The Minneapolis Shooting: A call to restore a fractured information ecosystem
Following the killing of a U.S. citizen and civilian, Renee Nicole Good, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on January 7, 2026, in Minneapolis, the incident has sparked and accelerated online disinformation related to the events and details of the shooting. There have been media reports about AI-generated disinformation that spread on social […]
Statement: Iran Internet Blackout: 90 hours of silence
We call on the Iranian regime to restore full internet and communications access immediately and end attacks on journalists, media makers, and citizens. We urge our followers, civil society, tech platforms, governments, and international bodies to defend the right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers: speak out, amplify verified reporting, protect public interest digital media, and demand accountability.
Venezuela: Freedom of Press Under Siege
Venezuela has entered a sudden imposed political transition after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, following the U.S. invasion on January 3rd, 2026. This moment of uncertainty underscores just how vital independent media are for citizens’ access to accurate and reliable information.
Beyond Algorithmic Romance: Challenging the digital media narratives on love and violence.
Short video platforms thrive on emotion. The algorithm doesn’t care what you feel, only that you feel something strongly enough to stop scrolling. Anger, lust, jealousy, shock are the currencies of attention.
Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Wahyu Dhyatmika
RNW Media introduces a new series, Digital Media Shakers, where we highlight bold voices shaping public interest and independent media. Next up: Wahyu Dhyatmika, CEO of Tempo Digital and Chairperson of AMSI (Indonesian Cyber Media Association).
Centring Human Stories: Dr. Noemi Mena Montes on Media, Migration and Inclusion
In this Digital Media Shakers edition, we speak with Dr. Noemi Mena Montes, researcher and journalist specialising in migration narratives. From her early work in radio amplifying unheard voices to her current research on media framing and political discourse, she has dedicated her career to reshaping how migration is understood.
Statement | Big Tech’s refusal to engage in a dialogue with the Dutch Parliament is a troubling sign for anyone who cares about democracy
RNW Media is concerned with the refusal of very large online platforms and search engines, namely Meta, TikTok, X, and Google, to engage in debate at the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of the Dutch parliament.
Meta’s New Ad Ban Made Me Rethink How We Tell Our Stories Online
Starting this month, October 2025, Meta is prohibiting all political and social issue advertising across the European Economic Area (EEA). For NGOs like ours, this is more than just another update in the advertising rulebook, it’s a big shift.
RNW Media Advances Research and Partnerships in Nairobi, Kenya
RNW Media’s team visited Nairobi, Kenya, for a week of collaboration, research, and partnership-building. From examining anti-gender narratives to exploring mental health in media and reporting on technology-facilitated gender-based violence, the week was filled with meaningful exchanges, new insights, and strengthened partnerships across East Africa.