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ClimateXchange global journalism initiative launched to empower, inspire and engage

2023-10-18. ClimateXchange, a groundbreaking global journalism initiative committed to changing the way information about the climate reaches its audiences, has launched its platform with the announcement of WAN-IFRA as its first major news industry partner.

Palestinian journalists facing deadly impact of Gaza conflict.

2021-10-17. A deadly week for journalists has seen 15 colleagues killed across the region and numerous injuries, arrests, and threats reported as targeting of the press intensifies.

Free training, checklists, guides and tools to promote safe reporting as journalists’ deaths rise

2023-10-13. WAN-IFRA has condemned the mounting killings of journalists in the Israel-Hamas conflict and has urged governments and news organisations to do everything possible to allow them to do their work safely. For those heading to danger zones, or covering the story online, here is a list of resources from media support organisations.

Safe coverage in the Israel-Gaza conflict

2023-10-12. One element that underpins all reporting of the Israel-Gaza crisis, and applies universally to every news organisation, is how safe their journalists are and whether lessons learned from previous conflicts are being effectively applied.

WAN-IFRA condemns killing of journalists in Israel-Hamas conflict

2023-10-11. WAN-IFRA calls on both sides to respect international humanitarian law and to do everything conceivable to ensure journalists can safely do their work. This follows news reports that six Palestinian journalists were among hundreds of civilian casualties across Israel and Gaza in the last 72 hours.

AI use cases: How genAI summaries are boosting Daily Maverick’s readership

2023-09-29. Examples of how news organisations are employing generative AI are emerging daily and news summaries offer a useful, relatively non-contentious entry point. Here’s how South Africa’s Daily Maverick went about offering readers short versions of their top stories.

Challenges raised by AI regarding the right to information

2023-09-28. In August 2023, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) invited fifteen international organisations, including WAN-IFRA, to draw up an Artificial Intelligence Charter in Media. As part of the work of a steering group headed by journalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa, RSF published a working paper to provide an indicative and non-exhaustive review of challenges raised by AI concerning the right to information.

Access to information must remain a fundamental right  

2023-09-15. While the immediacy and ease of available information is beyond any previous generation’s wildest imaginings, access to it is a long way from universal.

Originator Profile: Cross-industry project aims for safer cyberspace

2023-09-27. Yomiuri Shimbun, along with other media and tech companies in Japan, have introduced a special project for news and advertiser safety – Originator Profile. Although in testing phase, the technology aims to provide transparency in news articles and safe advertisements that are third-party verified, thus preventing the distribution of fake news content and ad fraud.

Can better migrant reporting help quell hate?

2023-09-15. Immigration is a divisive issue worldwide. What role does media play in fuelling emotions and can explicit ethical guidelines on reporting migration help address the rhetoric?