Journalism Matters
500 news organizations mark World News Day by demonstrating the power of journalism to make a difference. Take a look at the following reports and features that are making an impact in an increasingly complex and uncertain world:
Surprise, surprise: journalism today is in serious trouble – but no one is noticing
The spectacular decline of the journalism profession is met with
Joy of shared truth, sacred bond and democracies’ self-evident values
An open letter to readers amid unprecedented challenges from autocratic
Journalism is society’s safety net
‘Journalists are a bridge as we build the future,’ writes Walmsley, and this is reflected in the record number of newsrooms that have joined World News Day 2024 to champion the positive influence of journalism the world over – and highlight the impact we can make together.
A precious good
Rech highlights the critical role journalism plays in today’s time-challenged
The journalism of our future
Farag underlines the vital role local journalism plays in empowering
The challenges of journalism in exile in Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela
Forced into exile, veteran journalist and Golden Pen of Freedom
European Broadcasting Union: President Zelenskyy speaks to Eurovision News
In an exclusive interview for Eurovision News, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says any potential compromises to be agreed by Ukraine would need to be put to the people in a referendum.
The Times and Storyful: Video explainer on the weapons that shaped the war in Ukraine
By combining expert analysis with open-source verification, The Times and Storyful were able to provide clarity and certainty on videos of weapons systems deployed in Ukraine.
Storyful: Six Months into Russia’s War in Ukraine, Newsgathering is Reshaped
Six months after Russia invaded Ukraine, Storyful journalist Joanne Stocker-Kelly examines how the war has played out on social media and what this means for newsgathering and verification.
Dawn: A hawker’s twilight years mirror newspapers’ slump
On this World News Day, Dawn tells the story of a visually-impaired man whose livelihood is tied to the print industry
Dawn: World News Day
In 1896, The New York Times introduced on its masthead the words which went on to become not only its own manifesto but also set the standard by which other newspapers would be judged.