NEWS – By Giovana Fleck<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For us, WPFD isn\u2019t just a symbolic moment. It\u2019s a real opportunity to lift the voices of our partners and frontline journalists. These are the people whose stories often go unheard, yet they shape the global fight for press freedom and journalist safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Over two days of powerful side events and the main signature gathering, a clear and urgent narrative emerged: journalists worldwide are facing growing threats and there is a critical need for global solidarity and sustainable support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These sessions painted a vivid picture, far beyond theoretical discussions. They brought to the forefront the lived realities of those on the frontlines of truth-telling. The messages we heard aligned deeply with RNW Media\u2019s mission to support frontline media workers who are too often unsupported, unheard or targeted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A standout session, hosted by Article 19 at the Canadian Embassy, focused on the \u201cEqually Safe: Equal Rights on Reporting\u201d<\/strong> project. Journalists from Brazil, Bangladesh and Croatia spoke about the unique dangers women in media face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Their testimonies highlighted systemic issues of violence, harassment (both online and offline) and the lack of adequate protection and support from local governments and police forces. “If you want good and safe journalism, you need to provide the resources to fight for this,” shared Ana Brakus, CEO of Faktograf<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n She and other panelists called for more flexible funding, support for mental health and safety, and practical solutions like access to childcare. “This is our reality, we have been experiencing harassment, death threats on a daily basis. We can’t count on the police. You are asking us to relieve our traumas and experiences. […] We won’t be able to let it go,” said Brakus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Other sessions focused on journalists reporting from conflict zones like Sudan, Palestine and Ukraine. Speakers described the immense dangers journalists face, from direct targeting and infrastructure destruction to internet shutdowns and the weaponisation of information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RNW Media joined global voices at UNESCO<\/a>\u2019s World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) events in Brussels \u2013 not just as attendees, but as contributors. We shared our experience working with media in some of the world\u2019s toughest environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUrgency and Solidarity in the Face of Pressure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Women Journalists Face Specific Threats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Conflict Zone Reporters Risk Their Lives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Navigating AI in Journalism: Promise and Peril<\/h2>\n\n\n\n