Approximately 640 journalists have lost their lives in the last decade of which over 90 per cent took place in countries with conflict or authoritarian regimes. IMS’ study “Defending Journalism” aims to provide a mapping and greater understanding of what works – and what does not work when it comes to addressing the safety of journalists.

 

 

In response to growing interest in Internet governance among media development stakeholders, CIMA, ARTICLE 19, GFMD, and IMS are jointly organizing a meeting “Setting the Agenda: Media Development and Internet Governance” in conjunction with the 2017 Internet Governance Forum (IGF) in Geneva, Switzerland.

 

The International Center for Journalists’ annual awards dinner took place on November 9th, attracting nearly 600 media personalities from around the world. The awards paid tribute to the truth tellers and fearless pursuers of the most pressing news stories of our time.