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Media Expert Kevin Anderson to Lead WAN-IFRA’s Digital Revenue Network

2025-07-17. WAN-IFRA announced the appointment of Kevin Anderson as Director of the Digital Revenue Network (DRN). In this leadership role, Anderson will guide WAN-IFRA’s efforts to help publishers worldwide grow sustainable digital revenue and navigate transformational change. 

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.

World News Day 2025 Announced for 28 September – When Facts Truly Matter

2025-07-04. As journalism faces growing political, economic, and digital threats, World News Day 2025 will take place on 28 September, bringing together newsrooms worldwide to underscore the power of fact-based journalism and its essential role in public life.

WAN-IFRA condemns detention of Zimbabwe Independent editor, Faith Zaba, and calls for her immediate release

2025-07-02. Following publication of a satirical article, the award-winning editor faces charges of insulting President Emmerson Mnangagwa and undermining his authority.

Ukrainian Media Outlets Awarded Institutional and Investigative Grants Under ‘Stronger Together’ Programme

2025-06-26. In a significant move to reinforce democratic resilience and independent reporting in Ukraine, the “Stronger Together” programme has announced the recipients of its institutional and investigative grants.

Kenyan live broadcasts suspended as demonstrations met with violent response and news blackouts

2025-06-26. WAN-IFRA is deeply concerned for the safety of journalists covering ongoing protests that have swept across Kenya and condemns a government enforced blackout of media coverage as an attempt to stifle press freedom.

GAMI Incubator #Finland launches call for startups and tech companies!

2025-06-23. The GAMI Incubator #Finland programme, aiming to drive positive change in the news industry, just launched a call for startups and tech companies to help three Finnish media organizations to overcome particular technological challenges.

Digital Media India 2025 highlights audience-first innovation

2025-06-20. Digital Media India (DMI) 2025, held in Chennai on 17-18 June, brought together more than 170 media executives from nearly 50 organisations. Now in its 14th year, the annual conference is a vital platform for South Asia’s news publishers to explore digital transformation, innovation, and revenue strategies.

WAN-IFRA voices serious concern over the growing deterioration of press freedom in El Salvador

2025-06-18. In a joint statement, WAN-IFRA, together with international press organisations, expresses profound concerns regarding the worsening state of press freedom in El Salvador, which has significantly escalated in recent weeks. The Salvadoran government must act urgently to reverse this dangerous trend, restore a safe environment for journalists, and reaffirm its commitment to democratic principles.

Open letter from media and press freedom organisations on Gaza access

2025-06-05. WAN-IFRA has joined more than 130 global news leaders and press freedom organisations to demand access for international journalists to Gaza and guarantee the protection of Palestinian journalists currently working on the ground.