GFMD news1. December 2020Disposable journalists? Local injured journalists and the future of conflict reportingOn 12 November, GFMD hosted a webinar focusing on the working conditions of local Syrian journalists and the level of…
Digital Policy1. December 2020Call for action to combat SLAPPs in European UnionIn advance of the launch of the European Democracy Action Plan (EDAP), GFMD has joined 60 other organisations – including…
Digital Policy26. November 2020International Day for the Elimination of Violence against WomenIn 1999 the UN declared November 25 the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women to raise public…
Digital Policy25. November 2020Launch of Forum on Information and Democracy working group on sustainability of journalismOn November 24, the Forum on Information & Democracy launched a working group on sustainability of journalism which will seek…
Digital Policy24. November 2020Protecting Independent Media for Effective Development (PRIMED)PRIMED is a 3-year programme to support the provision of public interest media in Bangladesh, Ethiopia and Sierra Leone, beginning…
MediaDev Insider17. November 2020MediaDev Insider, Issue 92 – #IGF2020Given the intrinsic relationship between journalism and the Internet, shaping the digital policy agenda is a key strategic priority for…
Journalism Support5. November 2020DC-Sustainability launches inaugural annual reportThe IGF Dynamic Coalition on the Sustainability of Journalism and News Media (DC-Sustainability) has launched its inaugural annual report, which…
GFMD news26. October 2020GFMD and DC-Sustainability at the 15th Internet Governance ForumBeginning next week, GFMD and the DC-Sustainability will participate in the 15th Internet Governance Forum (IGF), which will be held…
MediaDev Insider20. October 2020MediaDev Insider, Issue 91 – GFMD’s 15th AnniversaryMedia development and journalism support organisations have developed handbooks and resources to help news organisations survive the crisis.
Digital Policy15. October 2020Australia’s moves on digital platforms and competitionOn 24 September, GFMD hosted a webinar focusing on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)'s recent review of digital platforms…
GFMD news30. September 2020GFMD celebrates 15th anniversaryOn October 1, 2020, the Global Forum for Media Development (GFMD) will be celebrating its 15th Anniversary. To mark the occasion,…
Journalism Support24. September 2020Celebrating World News Day 2020World News Day 2020 is set to take place on Monday, September 24. The World News Day initiative has been…
Journalism Support17. September 2020Legal aid for journalists and media – Tools and resourcesIn an increasingly hostile media environment, lack of funding has resulted in a diminished appetite for legal cases on the…
GFMD news10. September 2020Remembering Bettina PetersIt is with a heavy heart that we convey our sadness at the loss of Bettina Peters. A true champion…
Campaigns and advocacy2. September 2020EU must act to support media pluralism in HungaryGFMD has joined a group of sixteen press freedom, freedom of expression, media development, journalism, and journalism support organisations to…