Led by the World Editors Forum of WAN-IFRA, Project Kontinuum, founded by Branko Brkic of Daily Maverick, and the Canadian Journalism Foundation, World News Day unites hundreds of newsrooms each year in a shared mission: to show how journalism makes a difference – especially in the lives of those who rely on it most.
In 2024, over 800 newsrooms from across the globe participated in the campaign. In 2025, participating outlets will again receive free campaign materials, including social videos, digital and print ads, and op-eds, to help them spotlight their journalism and its public value.
“Journalism is under pressure – from disinformation, declining revenues, and attacks on press freedom – but it remains a vital force for truth and accountability,” said Branko Brkic, founder of Project Kontinuum, which is creating this year’s campaign. “In a world flooded with falsehoods, professional newsrooms are among the last lines of defence for information integrity. World News Day is a chance for journalists everywhere to stand together and say: this work matters.”
Vincent Peyrègne, CEO of WAN-IFRA, said: “With the public relying ever heavily on generative AI for information, the line between fact and fabrication is getting harder to distinguish, but trusted journalism can still define the difference. There needs to be greater awareness that professional newsrooms are verifying, contextualising and taking responsibility for the integrity information they publish.”
News organisations and media support agencies interested in joining the 2025 campaign can register and receive materials here, or contact the World News Day team directly to discuss partnership opportunities. Email: worldnewsday@wan-ifra.org. Want to find out more? Read our FAQs section.
Contact and Inquiries
For more information, please contact:
Cherilyn Ireton, Executive Director, World Editors Forum. cherilyn.ireton@wan-ifra.org
Branko Brkic, Founder, Project Kontinuum. branko@projectkontinuum.org
about
WORLD NEWS DAY is an annual campaign to celebrate quality journalism around the world, promote media literacy, and recognise the vital role fact-based journalism plays in society. It is observed annually on 28 September. This coincides with the UN’s Universal Day for Access to Information, which recognises journalism’s role in keeping the public informed. World News Day is organised by a coalition of WAN-IFRA, the Canadian Journalism Foundation and Project Kontinuum, with the support of partners committed to promoting trustworthy journalism worldwide.
THE WORLD EDITORS FORUM is the leading global network for editors of news organisations within WAN-IFRA. It is built on a commitment to defend press freedom and promote editorial excellence. It was established more than two decades ago and focuses on building the capacity of newsrooms through training, innovative practices, conferences and sharing of experiences.
PROJECT KONTINUUM is a global media initiative, led by Daily Maverick co-founder Branko Brkic, to advance journalism, innovation and sustainability.
The Canadian Journalism Foundation promotes, celebrates, and facilitates excellence in journalism. The foundation runs a prestigious annual awards and fellowships program featuring an industry gala where news leaders, journalists and corporate Canada gather to celebrate outstanding journalistic achievement and the value of professional journalism. Through monthly J-Talks, a public speakers’ series, the CJF facilitates dialogue among journalists, business people, academics and students about the role of the media in Canadian society and its ongoing challenges in the digital era. The foundation also fosters opportunities for journalism education, training and research.
WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, is the global organisation of the world’s press, comprising 3,000 news publishers and technology companies and 40 national publishers’ associations representing 18,000 publications in 120 countries. With a mission to protect the rights of journalists and publishers around the world to operate independent media, WAN-IFRA provides its members with expertise and services to innovate and prosper in a digital world and perform their crucial role in society. The World Editors Forum is its network for editors.