World Press Freedom Day 2026
Read the latest updates from RightsCon (leads to third-party site)
Read the latest from Unesco (leads to third-party site)
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As press freedom declines, glimmers of light
Press freedom is at its lowest point in 25 years. But the creativity and tenacity of public interest media continues - read more from our CEO, Simon Bishop -
The cost of staying on air
Community radio stations in Zambia and Zimbabwe are fighting to survive. Here's how they are managing -
Voices from our work
As World Press Freedom Day approaches, hear directly from the journalists we work with around the world
Our impact areas
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Building stronger democracies
We strengthen democracy by supporting public interest media content and platforms that enable vulnerable people to participate in democratic processes as active and informed citizens who are better able to understand and address the biggest challenges they and the world are facing. -
A safer, more habitable planet
We contribute to a safer and more habitable planet by providing an information lifeline in humanitarian emergencies, by supporting information flows that help people adapt to climate change, live sustainable lifestyles and protect nature, and by supporting balanced discussion of conflict and division. -
More inclusive societies
By ensuring everyone has access to trustworthy information and fair representation, our work supports the UN SDG commitment to 鈥渓eave no one behind鈥�. We meaningfully include people who are often marginalised or excluded in society; addressing gender norms and barriers, the rights of people with disabilities and of LGBTQI+ communities, improving access to health, education and work opportunities.