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Sharing truth through spoken word

by Ruby Wool | May 4, 2023 | Crossings Radio and Crossings News, News, Press Freedom, WPFD23

J. Ivy addresses press freedom with a poetic performance. Spoken word poet, J. Ivy, opens official WPFD events with a performance in the General Assembly Hall. He emphasized the power of stories and words. Photo by Berit Thorson UNITED NATIONS —  “Our stories drive us...

Democracy on the line

by Zachary Jones Neuray | May 4, 2023 | Crossings Radio and Crossings News, News, Press Freedom, WPFD23

Academics, journalists share concerns over the rise of global misinformation and the fate of journalism as fundamental to human rights.  NEW YORK – “There is a need for increased multi- and interdisciplinary work in our research projects,” said Dr. Tawfik Jelassi,...

“My voice is my weapon”

by Emma Johnston | May 4, 2023 | Crossings Radio and Crossings News, News, Press Freedom, WPFD23

Iranian-American journalist and activist Masih Alinejad disavows Iranian regime. Journalist Masih Alinejad speaks to news outlets at the United Nations Headquarters for the World Press Freedom Day “speaking out for our rights” panel. UNITED NATIONS — “I was the target...

Actions speak louder than words

by Ruby Wool | May 3, 2023 | Crossings Radio and Crossings News, News, Press Freedom, WPFD23

Advocates want real change in fight for gender justice Kalliopi Mingeirou, from UN Women, offers a call to action for gender equality in her closing remarks at the Freedom of Expression and Gender Justice event. Photo by Berit Thorson. NEW YORK — To commence the 30th...

Freedom of Expression and Gender Justice panel highlights misogynistic algorithms

by Emma Johnston | May 3, 2023 | Crossings Radio and Crossings News, News, Press Freedom, WPFD23

“When we talk about freedom of expression, we cannot avoid talking about the means in which the digital system is organized. Freedom of speech does not include incitement of violence. It should not include threats of rape,” Kristina Wilfore, co-founder of...

Journalists in the crosshairs

by Berit Thorson | May 2, 2023 | Crossings Radio and Crossings News, News, Press Freedom, WPFD23

Nearly 400 journalists imprisoned last year — most on flimsy charges. NEW YORK — Last year, 363 journalists were imprisoned worldwide — an all-time high — according to annual point-in-time data collected by the Committee to Protect Journalists. In response,...
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