Meera Selva
@meeraselva.bsky.social
CEO Internews Europe. Supporting independent media worldwide. Got here via Jaffna, London, Nairobi, Berlin, Singapore, Oxford.
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Our Europe CEO @meeraselva.bsky.social writes in @globalvoices.org about how Sudan’s once promising nascent journalism scene is being dismantled ⛓️💥
“Investing in resilient media ecosystems is not a luxury; it is a necessity. It is a prerequisite for peace and justice.”
📰🔗 bit.ly/3Jlabz1
#Media
“Investing in resilient media ecosystems is not a luxury; it is a necessity. It is a prerequisite for peace and justice.”
📰🔗 bit.ly/3Jlabz1
#Media
Journalism is the oxygen of democracy: How Sudan’s information crisis reflects a global reality
When reporters are silenced, communities lose more than news — they lose safety and dignity. Sudan’s media crisis shows why journalism everywhere is a lifeline.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Our Europe CEO @meeraselva.bsky.social writes in @globalvoices.org about how Sudan’s once promising nascent journalism scene is being dismantled ⛓️💥
“Investing in resilient media ecosystems is not a luxury; it is a necessity. It is a prerequisite for peace and justice.”
📰🔗 bit.ly/3Jlabz1
#Media
“Investing in resilient media ecosystems is not a luxury; it is a necessity. It is a prerequisite for peace and justice.”
📰🔗 bit.ly/3Jlabz1
#Media
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A new blog by our colleague @andrewfordlyons.net on the incredible work of Internews’ Global Technology Hub (GTH) and the human cost of the fragility of the digital freedom ecosystem 📉
🔗 bit.ly/4gxY260
#DigitalRights #technologysolutions #DigitalSafety
🔗 bit.ly/4gxY260
#DigitalRights #technologysolutions #DigitalSafety
When the Digital Safety Net Collapses — Lessons from the Global Technology Hub - Information Saves Lives | Internews
By Andrew Ford Lyons, Director of the Global Technology Hub The story of Internews’ Global Technology Hub (GTH) is, in many ways, the story of what happened across the wider digital freedom community ...
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September 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
A new blog by our colleague @andrewfordlyons.net on the incredible work of Internews’ Global Technology Hub (GTH) and the human cost of the fragility of the digital freedom ecosystem 📉
🔗 bit.ly/4gxY260
#DigitalRights #technologysolutions #DigitalSafety
🔗 bit.ly/4gxY260
#DigitalRights #technologysolutions #DigitalSafety
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Vital points were raised at the @ec.europa.eu 2025 State of the Union Address by President von der Leyen yesterday about the urgent need to support independent journalism and media literacy ℹ️
A transcript of the President's address is available ➡️ bit.ly/42oaLlJ
#mediafreedom #medialiteracy
A transcript of the President's address is available ➡️ bit.ly/42oaLlJ
#mediafreedom #medialiteracy
2025 State of the Union Address by President von der Leyen
President von der Leyen delivered the first State of the Union Address of the 2024-2029 Commission. \n
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September 11, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Vital points were raised at the @ec.europa.eu 2025 State of the Union Address by President von der Leyen yesterday about the urgent need to support independent journalism and media literacy ℹ️
A transcript of the President's address is available ➡️ bit.ly/42oaLlJ
#mediafreedom #medialiteracy
A transcript of the President's address is available ➡️ bit.ly/42oaLlJ
#mediafreedom #medialiteracy
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Ensuring accurate and accessible resources for communities in Myanmar 🇲🇲
Our collaboration with Internews and @newhumanitarian.bsky.social was featured in H2H Network's report on their recent work in Myanmar.
Our collaboration with Internews and @newhumanitarian.bsky.social was featured in H2H Network's report on their recent work in Myanmar.
September 1, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Ensuring accurate and accessible resources for communities in Myanmar 🇲🇲
Our collaboration with Internews and @newhumanitarian.bsky.social was featured in H2H Network's report on their recent work in Myanmar.
Our collaboration with Internews and @newhumanitarian.bsky.social was featured in H2H Network's report on their recent work in Myanmar.
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📌 We are looking for a new Director of Journalist Programmes
The successful candidate will lead on the delivery, strategic development, and long-term financial sustainability of all Journalist Programmes at the Institute.
Apply by Mon 1 Sept, noon (UK time)
More info: buff.ly/FTCNDd1
The successful candidate will lead on the delivery, strategic development, and long-term financial sustainability of all Journalist Programmes at the Institute.
Apply by Mon 1 Sept, noon (UK time)
More info: buff.ly/FTCNDd1
July 27, 2025 at 5:30 AM
📌 We are looking for a new Director of Journalist Programmes
The successful candidate will lead on the delivery, strategic development, and long-term financial sustainability of all Journalist Programmes at the Institute.
Apply by Mon 1 Sept, noon (UK time)
More info: buff.ly/FTCNDd1
The successful candidate will lead on the delivery, strategic development, and long-term financial sustainability of all Journalist Programmes at the Institute.
Apply by Mon 1 Sept, noon (UK time)
More info: buff.ly/FTCNDd1
In so many places where journalism is the last thing standing as institutions and societies crumple. It's massively important to support it. www.thenewhumanitarian.org/opinion/2025...
When journalism disappears, so does democracy
With some outlets closing due to funding cuts and others under pressure from rising authoritarianism, guardrails and financing are desperately needed.
www.thenewhumanitarian.org
July 9, 2025 at 8:56 AM
In so many places where journalism is the last thing standing as institutions and societies crumple. It's massively important to support it. www.thenewhumanitarian.org/opinion/2025...
Really pleased out @earthjournalism.bsky.social is working with Laudes foundation to boost business and climate reporting across Asia.
Internews is thrilled to announce the launch of the Business & Climate Media Initiative to support climate reporting by 200+ business journalists in Asia 🌳🌏
The project will provide journalists with the resources to report on climate financing and just transitions.
More details 👉 bit.ly/4mJIoHr
The project will provide journalists with the resources to report on climate financing and just transitions.
More details 👉 bit.ly/4mJIoHr
Internews Launches New Climate Reporting Initiative in Asia - Information Saves Lives | Internews
London, 5 June 2025 – Internews is delighted to announce the launch of an innovative climate and business reporting project in Asia with the support of Laudes Foundation. The project will enable Inter...
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June 6, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Really pleased out @earthjournalism.bsky.social is working with Laudes foundation to boost business and climate reporting across Asia.
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For independent media to survive, the industry needs solidarity & innovation 💡
Amazing panel yesterday at WAN-IFRA's World News Media Congress 2025 in Krakow moderated by Internews Europe CEO @meeraselva.bsky.social with panelists @postbaron.bsky.social Ladina Heimgartner & @juliaangwin.com 💬
Amazing panel yesterday at WAN-IFRA's World News Media Congress 2025 in Krakow moderated by Internews Europe CEO @meeraselva.bsky.social with panelists @postbaron.bsky.social Ladina Heimgartner & @juliaangwin.com 💬
May 6, 2025 at 9:31 AM
For independent media to survive, the industry needs solidarity & innovation 💡
Amazing panel yesterday at WAN-IFRA's World News Media Congress 2025 in Krakow moderated by Internews Europe CEO @meeraselva.bsky.social with panelists @postbaron.bsky.social Ladina Heimgartner & @juliaangwin.com 💬
Amazing panel yesterday at WAN-IFRA's World News Media Congress 2025 in Krakow moderated by Internews Europe CEO @meeraselva.bsky.social with panelists @postbaron.bsky.social Ladina Heimgartner & @juliaangwin.com 💬
What a moment to talk about media freedom in the US and Europe with @postbaron.bsky.social @juliaangwin.com and Ladina Heimgartner at the World News Media Congress in Krakow. Plus the need for solidarity in the news industry to deal with the attacks on press freedom and challenges posed by AI.
May 5, 2025 at 4:10 PM
What a moment to talk about media freedom in the US and Europe with @postbaron.bsky.social @juliaangwin.com and Ladina Heimgartner at the World News Media Congress in Krakow. Plus the need for solidarity in the news industry to deal with the attacks on press freedom and challenges posed by AI.
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Press freedom is in decline.
The US withdrawal from promoting independent journalism will have far-reaching effects and China and Russia are pleased, argues @michaelsavage.bsky.social
#WPFD2025 #pressfreedom
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
The US withdrawal from promoting independent journalism will have far-reaching effects and China and Russia are pleased, argues @michaelsavage.bsky.social
#WPFD2025 #pressfreedom
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
‘A cocktail for a misinformed world’: why China and Russia are cheering Trump’s attacks on media
Today on World Press Freedom Day, there are warnings that US attempts to withdraw from promoting independent journalism will have far-reaching effects
www.theguardian.com
May 3, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Press freedom is in decline.
The US withdrawal from promoting independent journalism will have far-reaching effects and China and Russia are pleased, argues @michaelsavage.bsky.social
#WPFD2025 #pressfreedom
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
The US withdrawal from promoting independent journalism will have far-reaching effects and China and Russia are pleased, argues @michaelsavage.bsky.social
#WPFD2025 #pressfreedom
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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Ahead of #WorldPressFreedomDay, Internews Europe CEO @meeraselva.bsky.social writes that standing with journalists isn't optional — it's essential 🕊️
Why we must act now 👉 bit.ly/3GGTMTz
#PressFreedom #JournalismMatters
Why we must act now 👉 bit.ly/3GGTMTz
#PressFreedom #JournalismMatters
Why the World Must Stand with Journalists Now - Information Saves Lives | Internews
As World Press Freedom Day approaches on 3rd May, Internews Europe CEO Meera Selva reflects on the growing threats facing journalists worldwide — from conflict zones to courtrooms — and calls for urge...
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April 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Ahead of #WorldPressFreedomDay, Internews Europe CEO @meeraselva.bsky.social writes that standing with journalists isn't optional — it's essential 🕊️
Why we must act now 👉 bit.ly/3GGTMTz
#PressFreedom #JournalismMatters
Why we must act now 👉 bit.ly/3GGTMTz
#PressFreedom #JournalismMatters
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Speaking today in @houseoflords.parliament.uk on defending journalists, Baroness Mobarik said: “Press freedom is not merely a democratic ideal but a cornerstone of democracy [and] a necessary condition for peace, stability and prosperity.” ⚖️
Watch the full short debate (13:50:57) 👉 bit.ly/4cQDgwC
Watch the full short debate (13:50:57) 👉 bit.ly/4cQDgwC
April 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Speaking today in @houseoflords.parliament.uk on defending journalists, Baroness Mobarik said: “Press freedom is not merely a democratic ideal but a cornerstone of democracy [and] a necessary condition for peace, stability and prosperity.” ⚖️
Watch the full short debate (13:50:57) 👉 bit.ly/4cQDgwC
Watch the full short debate (13:50:57) 👉 bit.ly/4cQDgwC
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@meeraselva.bsky.social: "Journalism has been seduced by the idea that injecting money magnifies reach. Rethinking journalism back down to a very human scale and creating a network of outlets all operating in this way is how we build forward."
Watch the discussion in full 👉 bit.ly/3G3rP8m
#Ijf25
Watch the discussion in full 👉 bit.ly/3G3rP8m
#Ijf25
April 11, 2025 at 3:13 PM
@meeraselva.bsky.social: "Journalism has been seduced by the idea that injecting money magnifies reach. Rethinking journalism back down to a very human scale and creating a network of outlets all operating in this way is how we build forward."
Watch the discussion in full 👉 bit.ly/3G3rP8m
#Ijf25
Watch the discussion in full 👉 bit.ly/3G3rP8m
#Ijf25
The wonderful Maritza Felix from Connect Arizona, a @lpostcollective.bsky.social partner speaking about borders, community listening and local news @journalismfestival.com .
April 10, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The wonderful Maritza Felix from Connect Arizona, a @lpostcollective.bsky.social partner speaking about borders, community listening and local news @journalismfestival.com .
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Why does journalism need support and who should provide it? Join Internews Europe CEO @meeraselva.bsky.social in Perugia @journalismfestival.com 15 April 3pm CET for a timely panel on journalism’s funding crisis and why it matters 📝
This session will be live-streamed and on-demand 👉 bit.ly/3E1BNX5
This session will be live-streamed and on-demand 👉 bit.ly/3E1BNX5
Who should be supporting journalism? Why?
Who is responsible for the survival of independent media? At a time of acute crisis, this panel looks at the support journalism need to keep operating worldwide and who, if anyone, should provide it a...
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April 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Why does journalism need support and who should provide it? Join Internews Europe CEO @meeraselva.bsky.social in Perugia @journalismfestival.com 15 April 3pm CET for a timely panel on journalism’s funding crisis and why it matters 📝
This session will be live-streamed and on-demand 👉 bit.ly/3E1BNX5
This session will be live-streamed and on-demand 👉 bit.ly/3E1BNX5
Back at City Uni to speak at the Media Freedom
Forum on the threats to media freedom and free speech and why it's vital we find new ways to support journalism.
Forum on the threats to media freedom and free speech and why it's vital we find new ways to support journalism.
March 5, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Back at City Uni to speak at the Media Freedom
Forum on the threats to media freedom and free speech and why it's vital we find new ways to support journalism.
Forum on the threats to media freedom and free speech and why it's vital we find new ways to support journalism.
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🌟 Less than a week to apply... Join our Journalist Fellowship Programme alongside a global community of journalists to explore the challenges facing news media.
Deadline: Thurs 13 Feb (23:59 UK time)
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Deadline: Thurs 13 Feb (23:59 UK time)
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Our Journalist Fellowship
The Journalist Fellowship Programme is one of the world’s leading schemes for practising, mid-career journalists.
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February 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🌟 Less than a week to apply... Join our Journalist Fellowship Programme alongside a global community of journalists to explore the challenges facing news media.
Deadline: Thurs 13 Feb (23:59 UK time)
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Deadline: Thurs 13 Feb (23:59 UK time)
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🌟Job vacancy🌟
The @ox.ac.uk is looking for a new Director of the Reuters Institute with the strategic vision, academic credentials and public engagement skills to ensure the Institute continues to thrive.
Apply by Fri 17 January.
Full info⬇️
https://buff.ly/3hP0rJu
The @ox.ac.uk is looking for a new Director of the Reuters Institute with the strategic vision, academic credentials and public engagement skills to ensure the Institute continues to thrive.
Apply by Fri 17 January.
Full info⬇️
https://buff.ly/3hP0rJu
December 13, 2024 at 6:26 AM
🌟Job vacancy🌟
The @ox.ac.uk is looking for a new Director of the Reuters Institute with the strategic vision, academic credentials and public engagement skills to ensure the Institute continues to thrive.
Apply by Fri 17 January.
Full info⬇️
https://buff.ly/3hP0rJu
The @ox.ac.uk is looking for a new Director of the Reuters Institute with the strategic vision, academic credentials and public engagement skills to ensure the Institute continues to thrive.
Apply by Fri 17 January.
Full info⬇️
https://buff.ly/3hP0rJu
The Listening Post really understands the value of hyper local, community led news and information and this is a real testament to their work.
💸 We're thrilled to have MacArthur's support to fund our ambitious $20 million strategy. This funding will enable us to distribute 50 grants across the US in communities identified through our Civic Info Index. Click the link in bio for our 2025 plans!
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🔗 listeningpostcollective.org/macarthur-gr...
Listening Post Collective Secures $3 Million Grant from MacArthur Foundation to Bolster Community-Centric Local Information - Listening Post Collective
Listening Post Collective Secures $3 Million Grant from MacArthur Foundation to Bolster Community-Centric Local Information
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December 12, 2024 at 10:04 PM
The Listening Post really understands the value of hyper local, community led news and information and this is a real testament to their work.
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The latest edition of our daily roundup on journalism features presentations from our Journalist Fellows on AI, Gaza coverage, fact-checking, Taiwanese fixers and covering just transition
Click to read, share and subscribe
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Journalism Today. 12 Dec 2024
By Eduardo Suárez and Gretel Kahn 🗞️ A farewell to some of our Journalist Fellows Our quarterly event. On Wednesday we hosted the Winter Showcase of our Journalist Fellowship Programme, featuring pres...
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December 12, 2024 at 10:04 AM
The latest edition of our daily roundup on journalism features presentations from our Journalist Fellows on AI, Gaza coverage, fact-checking, Taiwanese fixers and covering just transition
Click to read, share and subscribe
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Click to read, share and subscribe
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🚨 We are thrilled to present the 7th cohort of our Oxford Climate Journalism Network
It includes 34 men and 66 women from dozens of countries and territories. The new members of our climate network will join us in January
Check out our new members reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/members-oxfo...
It includes 34 men and 66 women from dozens of countries and territories. The new members of our climate network will join us in January
Check out our new members reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/members-oxfo...
December 6, 2024 at 11:39 AM
🚨 We are thrilled to present the 7th cohort of our Oxford Climate Journalism Network
It includes 34 men and 66 women from dozens of countries and territories. The new members of our climate network will join us in January
Check out our new members reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/members-oxfo...
It includes 34 men and 66 women from dozens of countries and territories. The new members of our climate network will join us in January
Check out our new members reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/members-oxfo...
We need to make sure good journalism
gets the suppprt it needs and it's striking that the Europepan Commission has created a framework to support collaboration. We launched a global project ti support media with key organisations. Details here
internews.org/supporting-i...
gets the suppprt it needs and it's striking that the Europepan Commission has created a framework to support collaboration. We launched a global project ti support media with key organisations. Details here
internews.org/supporting-i...
Supporting Independent Media Through Global Partnerships: A post-event statement from Internews and its FFPA consortium partners - Information Saves Lives | Internews
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — Internews Europe and its consortium partners CFI Media Development, Thomson Media, ARTICLE 19, and Fojo Media Institute, with the support of the European Commission’s Directorate-G...
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December 5, 2024 at 5:46 PM
We need to make sure good journalism
gets the suppprt it needs and it's striking that the Europepan Commission has created a framework to support collaboration. We launched a global project ti support media with key organisations. Details here
internews.org/supporting-i...
gets the suppprt it needs and it's striking that the Europepan Commission has created a framework to support collaboration. We launched a global project ti support media with key organisations. Details here
internews.org/supporting-i...
Brussels, this Thursday - come join us in person and online to talk about how Internews Europe, the EC, and the media development sector, can best support journalism at a time it needs it more than ever.
international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/news-and-eve...
international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/news-and-eve...
InfoPoint conference: Supporting independent media through global partnerships
Media freedom and pluralism lie at the heart of democracy and good governance.
international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu
November 28, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Brussels, this Thursday - come join us in person and online to talk about how Internews Europe, the EC, and the media development sector, can best support journalism at a time it needs it more than ever.
international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/news-and-eve...
international-partnerships.ec.europa.eu/news-and-eve...