WAN-IFRA's new programme AudienceS First

Drive strategic change in your newsroom with our 9-week programme starting on September 22

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Gain exclusive insights on the AI Innovation Study Tour from September 22 to 26.

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Top Stories

Journalists: ‘It’s time to muck in – there should be way more of us (on social media)’ – Sophia Smith Galer

2025-07-11. At the forefront of a deep shift in the news landscape, one of journalism’s biggest personalities – also one of its biggest champions – Sophia Smith Galer is going beyond advocacy to application. She’s just launched Sophiana, an app to help journalists build their own audiences and communities.

World News Day 2025: Journalism IS the Line

2025-07-11. “When World News Day launched, artificial intelligence was science fiction. Today, it is a seductive mix of convenience blended by truths, half-truths missing nuance and pure fiction.” – David Walmsley, Editor-in-Chief, The Globe and Mail, and President of the World Editors Forum.

Evolving journalism: How traditional media and content creators are shaping news in India

2025-07-11. Content creators are changing the way people consume news. Veteran editors say to stay relevant, traditional news organisations need to think of new ways to tell stories and connect with young and new audiences. Quick, bite-sized content may be a key.

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Insights

News and insights to support innovation and business development.

The Age of AI in the Newsroom

2025-05-12. WAN-IFRA’s WIN Age of AI in the Newsroom report offers case studies, presenting an unprecedented look at how media houses from Azerbaijan and Jordan to Kenya and Ukraine — ranging from legacy broadcasters to lean digital startups — are adopting AI tools to enhance reporting, optimise production and reimagine newsroom efficiency. 

Innovation in News Media World Report 2025-26

2025-05-06. This year’s report is not surprisingly focused on the development of artificial intelligence and how news media are adopting, innovating and addressing the myriad challenges that come with the technology.

Newsroom Policy Guide to Fight Online Harassment

2025-04-04. As journalism increasingly shifts to digital platforms, online harassment has become one of the most pressing threats to journalists worldwide. The impact extends beyond individual reporters – it threatens press freedom, diversity in media, and the public’s right to information.

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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

Newsroom AI Catalyst

Our accelerator programme for prototypes and a roadmap to scale up artificial intelligence in the newsroom

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

Public Affairs and Media Policy

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.

Keep journalism alive – support free, independent media worldwide

From a coup d’état in Myanmar to the crisis in Afghanistan and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, over the last 12 months our members have been incredibly generous in their offers of support to WAN-IFRA Media Freedom. Many ask us how best they can assist – one way is to donate to our dedicated fund to support media in crisis.

Press Freedom Advocacy Campaigns

WAN-IFRA  speaks out in defence of press freedom to reduce censorship and champion the editorial and economic independence of media. Our advocacy campaigns in support of colleagues from around the globe are endorsed and promoted by members, local Media Freedom Committees, professional colleagues and peers from the global human rights and freedom of expression community.

Women in News Digital ABC

The essential guide for media managers and journalists to confront the disrupted traditional outputs of the media industry and to build and operationalise strategies to manage a successful digital transition.

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