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2025 Golden Pen of Freedom Award Speech

2025-05-04. “This is not a time to waver in our commitment to facts, purpose, and the values that define our democratic aspirations. This is a time to stand on the right side of history, to back truth, justice and the rule of law.”

Golden Pen of Freedom awarded to the Independent Press of Ukraine  

2025-05-04. The 2025 Golden Pen of Freedom, the annual press freedom award of the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), has been given to the Ukrainian independent press.

Oleksii Pogorelov, President of the Ukrainian Media Business Association, 2025 Golden Pen of Freedom speech

2025-05-04. “At home in Ukraine, the role of journalism today is not limited to reporting from the frontline or covering the destruction and suffering of people.”

WAN-IFRA adds a Prototype Development Fund to its Newsroom AI Catalyst Accelerator

2025-04-28. WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, has announced today the launch of a “Prototype Development Fund”. The new Fund is an expansion of its Newsroom AI Catalyst programme, an accelerator programme to help news publishers fast-track their AI adoption and implementation in partnership with OpenAI.

SPH Media Take Centre Stage with Most Wins at WAN-IFRA’s Digital Media Awards Asia 2025

2025-04-23. WAN-IFRA announced the winners of the Digital Media Awards Asia 2025. Asia’s leading media organisation, SPH Media, was the biggest winner at this year’s prestigious Digital Media Awards Asia, bagging a total of nine prizes.

World Printers Forum names Andreas Gierth as new Board chair

2025-04-16. The World Printers Forum has announced the election of Andreas Gierth as its new Board chair, alongside the election of two Vice Chairpersons: Gundula Ullah from Funke Medien and Marcel Binder from Ferag.

WAN-IFRA announces the winners of the Digital Media Awards Europe 2025

2025-04-14. WAN-IFRA’s Digital Media Awards celebrate European publishers whose initiatives drive innovation with an audience-first mindset. This year’s winning projects highlight efforts to reach younger audiences, enhance user experiences and streamline workflows.

BBC, The Quint, The Hindu, HT Media bag Gold at WAN-IFRA’s Digital Media Awards South Asia

2025-04-14. WAN-IFRA has announced the winners of the Digital Media Awards South Asia 2025, honouring outstanding digital projects from the region. WAN-IFRA’s Digital Media Awards South Asia celebrates top innovators, recognising publishers that have delivered impactful digital projects, improved audience engagement, and used technology effectively to enhance journalism.

WAN-IFRA announced the winners of the Digital Media Awards Americas 2025

2025-04-07. WAN-IFRA announced the winners of the Digital Media Awards Americas 2025 in Panama City in a ceremony during its annual Digital Media LATAM 2025 conference. One hundred fifty projects from 55 media companies in 16 American countries participated.

WAN-IFRA announces the winners of the Digital Media Awards Africa 2025

2025-04-07. WAN-IFRA’s Digital Media Awards celebrate African news publishers whose initiatives promote innovative solutions with an audience-focused approach. Publishers based in Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania and Tunisia are among the laureates.