Hendryk Mackowiak from the Hamburg, Germany-based HGK Logistics Group, recently shared some of the requirements and challenges for transporting paper by road, during a webinar hosted by the World Printers Forum and OPHAL. OPHAL (short for Optimised Paper …
In a year marking one of the biggest tragedies for journalists on record, in which over 100 Palestinian colleagues in Gaza have been killed in Israel’s war with Hamas, the need to protect journalists has never been more apparent – and urgent. The burden of …
The Santiago Declaration, adopted in 1994, on World Press Freedom Day in Santiago, Chile, was “disruptive in its time,” recalls Martha Ramos, President of WAN-IFRA’s World Editors Forum board and Chief Editorial Officer of the Organización Editorial …
We see a powerful display of unity and collaboration among the signatory entities. The Inter-American Press Association (IAPA), the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), and national media associations …
WAN-IFRA and the World Editors Forum (WEF) condemn the attacks against Bieito Rubido, director of El Debate, and call for an end to the intimidation tactics and smear campaign orchestrated by Spain’s main governing party. Over the past few days, the …
The Digital Media Awards Asia was first launched in 2009 to recognise news media organisations that are leaders and innovators in the adoption of digital media strategies as news consumption trends shifted from print to online. One hundred and thirty-six …
On 27 May, when the global media fraternity gathers in Copenhagen for the World News Media Congress, WAN-IFRA will award the 2024 Golden Pen of Freedom. This award is made each year to a person or group who has sacrificed much in the cause of press …
The winning projects of this year’s competition showcased outstanding innovation, ranging from tools that track inflation to new travel tours. These initiatives placed their audiences at the centre of their work, resulting in increased engagement and …
Each of this year’s winning initiatives displays outstanding innovation, from AI-use cases that increase value for audiences and better efficiencies for staff, to community focused data projects that represent local journalism at its best. We are grateful …
This year, new categories were added to the contest that addresses the latest needs of audiences and the industry: Best Fact-Checking Project, Best Innovative Digital Product, Best Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Newsroom and Best Use of AI in …
As independent media globally face unprecedented threats, the ACOS Alliance and WAN-IFRA have joined forces to launch the Editor Safety Hub, a free-to-access training platform for news editors and managers. The Editor Safety Hub launches with The …
DMI (Digital Media India) entered its 12th year and hosted more than 125 news media executives from over 40 organisations in attendance. This year’s theme was “Harnessing technology to scale digital business and drive growth.” The conference featured a …
The partnership is underpinned by Internews’ Ads for News Initiative, which employs in-country media experts to vet local news websites, ensuring the quality of supply. This non-profit work is conducted globally, using extensive evaluation criteria …
Companies and organisations are mandated to publish their annual Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) reports, which includes environmental information such as carbon footprints, and other details such as land consumption, biodiversity, and water usage …
AI Unlocked will produce one webinar a month and a website of resources. Additionally, WAN-IFRA is building a community of practice for media experts who can share their ideas, concepts, and experiences through a dedicated and curated online forum. The …
Widely regarded as the ‘Dean of Sudanese Journalism’, Mahjoub Mohamed Saleh co-founded and became editor-in-chief of Sudan’s oldest independent newspaper, Al-Ayyam, in 1953. A progressive daily, it was also the first paper produced using modern printing …
The first speakers for this year’s WEXFO, which takes place from 27-28 May in Lillehammer, Norway, include Iranian journalist and activist Taghi Rahmani – he is the husband of jailed Iranian rights campaigner and 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges …
A lo largo del año, invitamos a unos 350 profesionales de los medios de comunicación a compartir sus conocimientos e historias en nuestros programas. Se trata de un recurso excepcional que ponemos a disposición de los equipos de nuestras 3.500 empresas …
WAN-IFRA’s annual Digital Media Awards celebrate publishers with exceptional creativity and innovation in digital media. With an emphasis on cutting-edge tools and formats, advanced technology, and driving innovation, these awards recognize outstanding …
Officials have threatened legal action against both the artist and the news organisation following the publication of a satirical cartoon by Carlos Tovar, better known by the penname, Carlín. The cartoon is claimed to have challenged the “honour and …
