BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 11 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists issued the following news release: To mark International Human Rights Day on 10 December, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has published the initial findings of its 2024 annual report on journalists and media workers killed in the line of duty. According to the latest data, which is still incomplete, 104 media professionals have been killed since 1 January, including 12 women, representi more PR

PARIS, France, Dec. 12 -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: Following the Australian government's decision to abandon its proposed law aimed at tackling misinformation and disinformation spread on digital platforms, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on Australian political forces to work together to develop appropriate legislation to address the growing problem. As platforms such as X present new, serious challenges to democracy and access to journalistic information, the more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, issued the following news: ARTICLE 19 and the Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) are concerned about some specific provisions of the Online Safety Bill (OSB) 2024, tabled in Parliament yesterday for the first reading due to the Bill's strong potential to undermine freedom of expression in Malaysia. ARTICLE 19 and the CIJ, as part of the Expert Council f more PR

LONDON, England, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The National Union of Journalists issued the following news: * * * "Relentless and debilitating" abuse has worsened * * * Sports journalists are facing a "disturbing rise in both the volume and toxicity of online abuse" directed at them, according to a report published by the United Against Online Abuse Campaign (UAOA). Three-quarters of those surveyed for the Sports Journalist Barometer Report believe the "relentless and debilitating" abuse has worsened more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The University of Kansas issued the following news: By Jon Niccum Government propaganda is generally viewed as a pyramid, with all the information coming from the top downward. But new research suggests the structure is more like a two-way street, with the message being shaped by both parties. "In practice, a lot of people may not believe propaganda fully, but they take it seriously," said Anton Shirikov, assistant professor of political science at the Un more PR