BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 16 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Afghanistan: Journalist killed reporting Pakistan border conflict Afghan journalist Abdul Ghafoor Abed was killed and another journalist was wounded during cross-border fighting between Taliban and Pakistani forces on October 14. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Afghan Independent Journalists Union (AIJU), condemn the kill more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Russia's New Gulag Russia is holding and torturing Ukrainian civilians, though they are not charged, have had no due process and no release date. By Lera Burlakova Dmytro Khilyuk spent more than three years in brutal conditions in Russian captivity, and marked his 20 years as a journalist while being held at a prison camp in Pakino, 260 km (161 miles) east of Moscow. He wa more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Oct. 15 -- The European Parliament posted the following news release: * * * Daphne Caruana Galizia Prize for Journalism 2025: invitation to award ceremony * The award ceremony will take place at 18.00, on Tuesday 21 October 2025, at the European Parliament in Strasbourg (Daphne Caruana Galizia Press Room). Accredited journalists are cordially invited to join the award ceremony, which will be opened by the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola. The ten fin more PR

PARIS, France, Oct. 16 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Ecuador: RSF condemns violence against at least 55 journalists during national protests * Reporters Without Borders (RSF) strongly condemns the severe escalation of violence against journalists in Ecuador during the national strike. According to the NGO's data, at least 55 journalists have been attacked since 22 September, the most recent of which left journalist and Apak TV producer Edison more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- B'nai B'rith International issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Fifth Latin American Forum on Antisemitism Pushes for Legislative Action The Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) held the fifth Latin American Forum Against Antisemitism in Rio de Janeiro this week, co-organized by B'nai B'rith International. Held from Oct. 11-14, the forum brought together members of Congress from 17 Latin American countries, along with religious leaders and grassroots more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Media] -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release: * * * Freedom Letters Receives 2025 AAP International Freedom to Publish Award * The Association of American Publishers (AAP) today awarded Freedom Letters, a Russian and Ukrainian language publisher, the 2025 AAP International Freedom to Publish Award. The award recognizes a publisher outside of the United States who has demonstrated courage and fortitude in defending freedom o more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 17 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * New First Presidency Discusses Key Issues and Shares Hopes for the World Interview is first conversation of its kind for the new First Presidency * The new First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sat down for an interview with award-winning journalist Jane Clayson Johnson on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. The conversation covere more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: BizMedia] -- NPR [National Public Radio] posted the following news release: * * * NPR Mourns Passing of Susan Stamberg October 16; Washington, D.C. -- Susan Stamberg, award-winning journalist and one of public radio's most beloved and pioneering voices, died today at age 87. One of NPR's "founding mothers," Stamberg joined the network before it went on the air and helped define what public radio could be. As a host of All Things Considered, she became the firs more PR

VIENNA, Austria, Oct. 16 -- The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe posted the following news: * * * OSCE RFoM Spotlights Media Freedom and Journalist Safety at Warsaw Human Dimension Conference * VIENNA, 16 October 2025 - Media freedom, the safety of journalists, and strategies to address disinformation and strengthen information integrity were among the key issues discussed last week at the OSCE Warsaw Human Dimension Conference (WHDC). Opening the 8 October session, ded more PR

PARIS, France, Oct. 16 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Palestine: Israel releases only three of 19 journalists arbitrarily detained in two years * Journalists Alaa al-Sarraj, Emad Zakaria Badr al-Ifranj, and Shady Abu Sedo, arbitrarily arrested by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, were released on 13 October as part of the ceasefire. However, 16 journalists arrested over the past two years in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank remain in detention more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 [Category: Media] -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that say it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * Power of Impactful Journalism at Festival Gabo Author: Angarika Gogoi, Guest Contributor For a third year, the Pulitzer Center partnered with Festival Gabo, one of the most important cultural events for journalists and storytellers in Latin America. Through a masterclass, panel discussions, and workshops, the Pulitzer Center engaged audien more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Demands Answers from Treasury Secretary Bessent Following Trump's Argentina Bailout Waters Also Requests Chairman Hill Organize Member Briefing with Treasury * Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Departme more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 16 -- The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University issued the following news release: * * * Why we need to know more about how computers see the world As generative AI is increasingly used across industries, including in journalism, knowing more about how computers "see" and the opportunities and limits of this vision is essential for safer, more ethical and responsible use of AI. An RMIT expert explains how computers "see" and why this matters for indust more PR

PARIS, France, Oct. 16 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * RSF calls on Swedish government to secure Gui Minhai's release during state visit to China * As the ongoing state visit to China by Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard coincides with the tenth anniversary of the abduction of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai on 17 October, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has addressed a letter to the minister urging her to demand his rel more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 16 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * SPJ chapters recognized with 2025 Circle of Excellence Awards * CONTACT: Lou Harry, SPJ Manager of Publications and Awards, lharry@hq.spj.org SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists has recognized a select group of chapters in its annual Circle of Excellence Awards. Annually, these awards are given to one large and one more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 16 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Sweden-China Relations Should Focus on Rights * Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard will visit China this week "to promote Swedish priorities regarding economics, trade and security policy." Unfortunately, the announcement makes no mention of human rights, stating only that Sweden welcomes cooperation with China "where possible and in line with our interests and values." If huma more PR

LIVERPOOL, England, Oct. 16 -- The University of Liverpool issued the following news release: * * * University hosts landmark discussion on potential impact of 'Hillsborough Law' The University of Liverpool will host a major public event on Thursday 23 October, bringing together leading academics, legal experts and campaigners to explore the potential impact of the Public Office (Accountability) Bill--better known as the Hillsborough law--on the future of British justice. Titled 'Truth and p more PR

PARIS, France, Oct. 15 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Voices in Exile project celebrates its first year with "Together for the freedom to inform" * To mark the first anniversary of Voices in Exile, a project that supports exiled journalists, Canal France International (CFI), SINGA, La Maison des Journalistes (MDJ) and Reporters Without Borders (RSF) organised a joint event, "Together for the Freedom to Inform." Held at RSF International headqu more PR