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Jun 4, 2024 · media freedom, freedom of various kinds of mass media and sources of communication to operate in political and civil society. The term media freedom extends the traditional idea of the freedom of the press to electronic media, such as radio, television, and the Internet.
- Freedom of Expression
Other articles where freedom of expression is discussed:...
- A Brief History of Press Freedom
The international organization Reporters Without Borders...
- Freedom of Expression
Freedom of the press or freedom of the media is the fundamental principle that communication and expression through various media, including printed and electronic media, especially published materials, should be considered a right to be exercised freely.
Freedom of the press, which gives media like newspapers and TV news the right to communicate and express opinions, is essential to democracy and the protection of human rights. What is freedom of the press?
RSF's World Press Freedom Index aims to compare the level of press freedom enjoyed by journalists and media in 180 countries and territories.
The Report analyses the decline of press freedom levels and the impact of COVID-19 on news media environments in 160 countries. It also examines the data and the challenges for journalism as a public good and calls for action to support media development.
The World Press Freedom Index (WPFI) is an annual ranking of countries compiled and published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) since 2002 based upon the organization's own assessment of the countries' press freedom records in the previous year.
The report examines how media freedom has deteriorated in many democracies and authoritarian states over the past decade, and how populist leaders have used various tactics to silence critical voices. It also explores the links between media freedom and democracy, and the challenges and opportunities for press freedom in different regions.
