RNW Media is an international media development organisation based in Haarlem, the Netherlands, dedicated to harnessing the power of independent digital media to uphold human rights and advance the public good.
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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.
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.”
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
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.
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?
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 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.
As the Trump administration takes office amidst META's controversial policy changes, our vigilance in media consumption becomes paramount. This inauguration day, we examine META's recent decision to end third-party fact-checking. This could fundamentally alter the integrity of global media, affecting not just American users but also communities worldwide.
The Human Rights Tulip shines a spotlight on an unshakable reality: defending human rights is essential to building a fairer, more just world. Organized by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the award does more than honor achievements.
The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) 2024 offered a platform for crucial conversations about shaping a fair and inclusive digital future. IGF serves as a cornerstone for addressing challenges in connectivity, inclusion, and equitable governance of the internet. In the context of a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the forum’s role is indispensable.
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Our free Digital Transformation Assessment is designed to help you understand where your organisation stands today—and where it can go tomorrow.
Launched during the 2025 Digital Media Impact Summit (DMIS), this initiative brings together a comprehensive and collaborative framework—our 360-degree approach—to protect information integrity, empower independent journalism, and strengthen civic resilience.
As part of our International Women’s Day campaign, we launched the digital coffee table book, Under Attack, Still We Rise! – a tribute to women media makers who, despite facing relentless online violence, continue to speak out, shape narratives and defend press freedom worldwide.
AlgoSpeak is coded language used to avoid being flagged or blocked by algorithms on social media, search engines, and other digital platforms. Co-created with partners, our website documents these creative workarounds.