Arrest of Roman Protasevich: Media Freedom Coalition statement
Members of the Media Freedom Coalition condemned the arrest of Roman Protasevich by the Belarusian authorities. The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition condemn in the strongest terms Belarus’ forced diversion and landing of a commercial aircraft and subsequent arrest of journalist Roman Protasevich. This unprecedented and shocking action constitutes a full frontal attack […]
World Press Freedom Day 2021: statement by Media Freedom Coalition
Today, on World Press Freedom Day and the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Windhoek Declaration, we celebrate the fundamental principles of media freedom and stand together for its protection around the world. The Windhoek Declaration is a historic call for media freedom. It upholds this freedom as a crucial component of the right […]
Media freedom in Myanmar: Media Freedom Coalition statement
Members of the Media Freedom Coalition issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over continued efforts by the military and police to crack down on media freedom in Myanmar. The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their deep concern with the continued efforts by Myanmar’s military and police to crack down on media […]
Media freedom in Belarus: Media Freedom Coalition statement
The Media Freedom Coalition has released a statement on attacks on media freedom and the targeting of independent journalists in Belarus. The Media Freedom Coalition expresses its deep concern about continued attacks on media freedom and the targeting of independent journalists in Belarus. Media freedom is an important part of democratic societies and essential to […]
Media freedom in China: statement from Media Freedom Coalition members
Members of the Media Freedom Coalition gave a statement about the recent sentencing of Zhang Zhan in China. The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their strong concerns about the recent sentencing of Zhang Zhan to four years in prison following her reporting on COVID-19 in Wuhan earlier in 2020. We are deeply […]
Media freedom in Uganda: statement from Media Freedom Coalition members
Members of the Media Freedom Coalition issued a joint statement on media freedom ahead of the 14 January 2021 elections in Uganda. The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their concern about the situation for journalists and media freedom in the lead-up to the Ugandan elections of January 14, 2021. People need free, […]
Media Freedom Coalition ministerial communiqué
We, the members of the Media Freedom Coalition, held our first ministerial-level meeting on November 16, 2020, to exchange views and coordinate action in the defence of media freedom worldwide.
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2020: Media Freedom Coalition statement
The Media Freedom Coalition statement calls on all states to protect the rights and safety of journalists around the world. The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists was established on 2 November in 2013, drawing vital attention to the necessary protection of unrepressed journalism as a key element of freedom of opinion […]
Statement by Media Freedom Coalition on situation in the Philippines
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition have issued the following statement concerning media freedom in the Philippines. We are concerned by the increasing restrictions on freedom of the press in the Philippines, including the various charges against Maria Ressa and Reynaldo Santos, as well as the issue of renewal for the franchise of […]
World Press Freedom Day 2020: statement by Media Freedom Coalition
Members of the Media Freedom Coalition mark World Press Freedom Day celebrating the fundamental principles of media freedom. The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition today issued the following statement for World Press Freedom Day: Today, we celebrate the fundamental principles of press freedom around the world. The protection and promotion of a free, […]
