World Association of News Publishers

We’re the global organisation of the world’s press. Read on to find out more about who we are and what we do.

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The news industry needs to do more to make women feel supported, believed and safe

2021-10-22. There are many ways to support journalists who suffer harassment and gendered abuse while doing their jobs. Hannah Storm offers some suggestions.

Malawi Media Freedom Committee officially launched

2021-10-19. The launch of the Malawi Media Freedom Committee (MFC) underlines the importance of a free press in holding power to account.

IACHR finds Colombia responsible in Jineth Bedoya case

2021-10-19. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) has ruled the Colombian state responsible for the abduction, rape, and torture of journalist Jineth Bedoya Lima in 2000, ordering the Colombian government to investigate, prosecute and punish those responsible

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Insights

News and insights to support innovation and business development.

Asian Newsmedia Focus August 2021, India Special Edition

Asian Newsmedia Focus is a biannual magazine published by WAN-IFRA South Asia turning its lens on the publishing business in Asia.

South Asian Newspaper Directory 2021-2023

The new edition of South Asian Newspaper Directory 2021-2023 depicts how the technology used in Indian newspaper printing houses has transformed over the years.

Replay the webinar: The art of creating engaging newsletters

More and more news publishers agree that, when done right, newsletters are highly effective tools for driving subscriptions.

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Events

Essential networking events for publishers across the globe

Conferences

Network with other leaders and innovators in publishing

Connect

Connecting industry suppliers to our global community of publishers

Awards

Recognise the groundbreaking innovators in publishing

Study Tours

Visit the hubs of publishing and media development

Communities

Learn more about our expert member communities

Press Freedom

We protect the rights of journalists and publishers to operate a free media

World Editors Forum

Promoting quality journalism,newsroom transformation and a free press for over 25 years

Digital Revenue Network

Tap into our expertise on digital subscriptions, premium advertising and audience focused transformation

Table Stakes Europe

Our performance challenge based programme for local and regional news media

Research & Innovation

We provide our members with new ideas and applied research by bringing the outside in, looking beyond what is already known

World Printers Forum

The central point for the international news media print community

Media Policy Global Forum

We build a common understanding of the news media policy challenges around the world

Women in News

WAN-IFRA Women in News (WIN) aims to increase women’s leadership and voices in the news

Press Freedom

WAN-IFRA oversees initiatives to ensure that the press' essential role in society is understood and respected.

African Media Grants

WAN-IFRA Media Freedom invites African media organisations to apply for a grant of $10,000 USD to assist newsrooms in telling the story of climate change. 

Strengthening African Media

A three-year media freedom programme in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark to ensure African audiences can access a range of accurate, independent information from quality, professional media.

Journalist Safety

Protecting journalists, supporting newsrooms

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