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New role for WAN-IFRA, World Editors Forum board member, Toyosi Ogunseye

2023-08-30. The first recipient of WAN-IFRA’s Women in News Editorial Leadership Award, in 2014, named as President and CEO of the Presidential Precinct in the USA, after two decades in the news business.

WAN-IFRA joins RSF and other international news organisations to frame an ‘AI Charter in Media’

2023-07-27. The accelerating development of Artificial Intelligence in the news media poses incredible opportunities but also threats to the integrity of information. In response to this unprecedented challenge, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and international partners, including WAN-IFRA, are launching a committee, chaired by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa, to draw up a charter to advise regulatory initiatives in this area.

World Press Trends 2023-24: Play a leading role in forecasting the industry’s key business metrics

2023-07-25. Last year more than 160 publishing executives shared their insights, data and projections in our annual survey and report. We are now asking news executives around the world to share their views for the next report.

Indian Media Leaders eSummit 2023 calls publishers to ‘Transform much faster. Build capabilities.’

2023-07-24. The Indian Media Leaders eSummit 2023, organised by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), concluded successfully with an overwhelming response from the industry. More than 280 distinguished delegates from leading media organisations across South Asia gathered virtually for this momentous event on 18-20 July 2023.

WAN-IFRA launches Expert Panel to guide the news media industry

2023-06-30. The World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), announced the launch of its Expert Panel during the annual World News Media Congress in Taipei. Fourteen professionals who are well established as experts in the media industry will represent the association and work closely together with it around the globe with the goal of supporting the news media industry in its quest for sustainability.

EU4 Independent Media Production Support Program 2023

2023-06-29. The EU4 Independent Media Investigative Content Production Support Program 2023 is now accepting applications. The EU-funded project EU4 Independent Media launched an investigative journalism support initiative to make it easier to produce engaging and meaningful investigations on hot-button issues.

Leadership: WAN-IFRA takes its governance transformation one step further

2023-06-29. Eleven new members, including eight women executives, were elected to serve on WAN-IFRA’s Supervisory Board of Directors at its General Assembly of Members on 29 June 2023. During the same meeting, Fernando de Yarza was re-elected President of WAN-IFRA. Meeting during the 74th World News Media Congress in Taipei, the Board of the World Association of News Publishers issued five press freedom resolutions highlighting issues of major concern.

Stand With Ukrainian Colleagues

2023-06-29. The Board of the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), meeting during the 74th World News Media Congress taking place in Taipei, Taiwan 28th-30th June 2023, calls for a renewal of international solidarity and an increase in support for colleagues in Ukraine.

VAT rate for news media, a critical element of post-pandemic recovery for independent media across Europe

2023-06-29. The Board of the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), meeting during the 74th World News Media Congress taking place in Taipei, Taiwan from 28-30 June 2023, calls on governments of the European Union Member States to respect the spirit of the decision taken by the EU finance ministers in 2021 on the VAT rate for news media.

Global call on governments to prioritise the safety of journalists

2023-06-29. The Board of the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), meeting during the 74th World News Media Congress taking place in Taipei, Taiwan 28th-30th June 2023, calls on governments worldwide to prioritise the safety of journalists and facilitate the role of the independent media, particularly around critical periods such as elections, by strengthening the enabling environment in which the profession operates.