Tapping the potential of data journalism in Myanmar

For the first time in over 30 years, Myanmar has access to census data, allowing journalists to do evidence-based reporting and fostering a debate on the development of the country. To strengthen the skills of local reporters, the United Nations Polulation Fund (NFPA) set up the Data Journalism Project together with UNESCO and the Myanmar Journalism Institute.

La Nación: leading the way on data journalism (Part 2)

La Nación’s data journalism team, established in 2011, played a key role in investigating the Panama Papers. Led by Hugo Alconada, a team of La Nación’s journalists, supported by its data team, took part in the ICIJ investigation from the very beginning. The World Editors Forum spoke to Carlos Guyot, Editor-in-Chief of La Nación, one of Argentina’s largest newspapers, to find out more.

French judge establishes prevalence of freedom of the press on Right to be Forgotten

RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN: Last week the Superior Court in France, arguably one of the most enthusiastic countries when it comes to Right to be Forgotten, rendered a decision that might have come as a surprise for some. As it turns out, the WAN-IFRA report on the topic, published earlier this year, concluded rightly that “for newspapers there should be little cause for concern”.

German newspapers and Ai Weiwei join forces for World Press Freedom Day

At least 200 German newspapers feature artwork from Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei to mark World Press Freedom Day, last Monday.

Zambian Post journalists charged for defaming President

Zambia is known for harassment and intimidation of independent journalists and news outlets but the government’s latest move against journalists from The Post seems outrageously petty and will damage further press freedom.

Jineth Bedoya: a remarkable story of courage and commitment to journalism

2016 has already been a significant year for El Tiempo’s deputy editor, Jineth Bedoya. The courageous, award-winning Colombian investigative journalist has finally seen justice handed down to two men who abducted, tortured and sexually assaulted her 16 years ago

Difference Day celebrates journalism and freedom of expression

In celebration of World Press Freedom Day, the second edition of Difference Day will be held in Brussels on 3 May 2016. The event will be hosted by Vrije Universiteit Brussel and Université Libre de Bruxelles in association with the Centre for Fine Arts (BOZAR), and the Erasmus University College Brussels.

Iraqi journalist escapes death threats, fleeing to Luxembourg

Take a moment to nominate courageous female journalists

The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) has extended its nomination deadlines for the awards that celebrate the exceptional bravery of female journalists worldwide: The Courage in Journalism Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award, and the newly added Anja Niedringhaus Courage in Photojournalism Award.

Irish journalists threatened by criminals

Journalists at Independent News and Media (INM) have received threats after a murder in a Dublin hotel two weeks ago sparked a gangland feud. Managing Editor Edward McCann spoke to the World Editors Forum about the impact it has had on the newspaper group.