World News Day is a global news media industry campaign to draw public attention to the role that journalists play in providing trustworthy news and information that serves both citizens and democracy. World News Day takes place on September 28 each year.
World News Day is presented by the World Editors Forum, Project Kontinuum and The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF).
The World Editors Forum (WEF) is the network for editors within the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), the global organisation of the world’s press. The World Editors Forum promotes quality journalism and newsroom transformation and works to protect the rights of journalists to operate freely and perform their crucial role in society.
WAN-IFRA connects 3,000 news publishing companies and technology entrepreneurs. It is affiliated to 60 member publisher associations representing 18,000 publications in 120 countries.
It serves as a knowledge hub and a leading global resource for editors, publishers, news publisher associations and research centres with three focus areas: Press Freedom and Journalism, Media Sustainability, and Media Innovation.
WAN-IFRA supports the growth of consumer technologies in new news media consumption patterns by delivering four main services: Innovation and business development, news and insights, advocacy and networking. Every year, 9,000 executives working in 3,500 news organisations, technology enterprises and trade bodies use WAN-IFRA services.
Project Kontinuum is a global media initiative, led by Daily Maverick co-founder Branko Brkic, to advance journalism, innovation and sustainability.
Founded in 1990, The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) fosters excellence in journalism through the support and recognition of emerging and experienced journalists and their organizations and enhances the public’s understanding of fact-based journalism.
The CJF facilitates dialogue about the role of journalism in Canadian society and the ongoing challenges for journalism in the digital era through its J-Talks public speakers series, which are hosted at venues across Canada and online. The Foundation recognizes excellence in journalism through its prestigious awards programs, which are showcased at the CJF’s annual gala. Through its fellowships programs, the Foundation provides opportunities for journalism education, training and research to encourage a diverse Canadian media.
