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We protect #pressfreedom and the safety of #journalists with over 300 in-country and regional media partners worldwide. Together we make independent news and information available to everyone. Because people deserve to know.
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📢 Free Press Unlimited invites you to Free Press Live 2026: Agenda setting. An event exploring who decides which crises reach the global spotlight and which stories remain invisible.
🗓️ 3 February, 1-5 pm
📍 @nieuwspoort.bsky.social, The Hague
➡️ More info: ow.ly/FBAB50XJHQK
🗓️ 3 February, 1-5 pm
📍 @nieuwspoort.bsky.social, The Hague
➡️ More info: ow.ly/FBAB50XJHQK
The internet shutdowns in #Iran are cutting millions off from reliable information. Due to the internet crackdown, barely any information about human rights violations is reaching across borders. Access to information is a human right, and in many cases, it can be life-saving.
January 13, 2026 at 11:23 AM
The internet shutdowns in #Iran are cutting millions off from reliable information. Due to the internet crackdown, barely any information about human rights violations is reaching across borders. Access to information is a human right, and in many cases, it can be life-saving.
"I am a journalist because I believe in the power of the truth. That journalism, when done well, has the potential to change lives and solve problems. It is this belief that motivates me to cover hostile protests, ask hard questions during interviews, write fact-checks or investigate corruption."1/2
January 9, 2026 at 2:23 PM
"I am a journalist because I believe in the power of the truth. That journalism, when done well, has the potential to change lives and solve problems. It is this belief that motivates me to cover hostile protests, ask hard questions during interviews, write fact-checks or investigate corruption."1/2
📢 Ben je een onafhankelijke #journalist en wil je graag een #reportage maken in het buitenland? Dan is het Postcode Loterij Fonds voor journalisten iets voor jou!
📆 Deadline volgende ronde: 30 januari 2026
➡️ Meer info: ow.ly/NGhS50OP1Zy
📆 Deadline volgende ronde: 30 januari 2026
➡️ Meer info: ow.ly/NGhS50OP1Zy
January 7, 2026 at 10:46 AM
📢 Ben je een onafhankelijke #journalist en wil je graag een #reportage maken in het buitenland? Dan is het Postcode Loterij Fonds voor journalisten iets voor jou!
📆 Deadline volgende ronde: 30 januari 2026
➡️ Meer info: ow.ly/NGhS50OP1Zy
📆 Deadline volgende ronde: 30 januari 2026
➡️ Meer info: ow.ly/NGhS50OP1Zy
Wishing you all a happy, healthy and informed new year! This is our #pressfreedom wishlist for 2026✨
#safetyforjournalists #endimpunity
#safetyforjournalists #endimpunity
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Wishing you all a happy, healthy and informed new year! This is our #pressfreedom wishlist for 2026✨
#safetyforjournalists #endimpunity
#safetyforjournalists #endimpunity
🚨 Journalism faces increasing & unprecedented levels of repression, violence, intimidation & judicial harassment. With our emergency fund we are able to support journalists with legal support, safety equipment, (temporary) relocation and psychosocial support.
💛 Donate now: ow.ly/ZYT050XMxt5
💛 Donate now: ow.ly/ZYT050XMxt5
December 24, 2025 at 7:45 AM
🚨 Journalism faces increasing & unprecedented levels of repression, violence, intimidation & judicial harassment. With our emergency fund we are able to support journalists with legal support, safety equipment, (temporary) relocation and psychosocial support.
💛 Donate now: ow.ly/ZYT050XMxt5
💛 Donate now: ow.ly/ZYT050XMxt5
📢 Ben je een onafhankelijke #journalist en wil je graag een #reportage maken in het buitenland? Dan is het Postcode Loterij Fonds voor journalisten iets voor jou. Dit zijn de beoordelingsrondes voor 2026!
📆 Deadline volgende ronde: 30 januari 2026
➡️ Meer info: ow.ly/NGhS50OP1Zy
📆 Deadline volgende ronde: 30 januari 2026
➡️ Meer info: ow.ly/NGhS50OP1Zy
December 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM
📢 Ben je een onafhankelijke #journalist en wil je graag een #reportage maken in het buitenland? Dan is het Postcode Loterij Fonds voor journalisten iets voor jou. Dit zijn de beoordelingsrondes voor 2026!
📆 Deadline volgende ronde: 30 januari 2026
➡️ Meer info: ow.ly/NGhS50OP1Zy
📆 Deadline volgende ronde: 30 januari 2026
➡️ Meer info: ow.ly/NGhS50OP1Zy
#Pressfreedom is vital in societies. Especially in war zones like #Gaza, #Sudan and #Ukraine, people need access to reliable information and independent news.
Free Press Unlimited is committed to press freedom and the safety of #journalists worldwide.
💛 Donate now: ow.ly/A2Fy50XMxt2
Free Press Unlimited is committed to press freedom and the safety of #journalists worldwide.
💛 Donate now: ow.ly/A2Fy50XMxt2
December 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
#Pressfreedom is vital in societies. Especially in war zones like #Gaza, #Sudan and #Ukraine, people need access to reliable information and independent news.
Free Press Unlimited is committed to press freedom and the safety of #journalists worldwide.
💛 Donate now: ow.ly/A2Fy50XMxt2
Free Press Unlimited is committed to press freedom and the safety of #journalists worldwide.
💛 Donate now: ow.ly/A2Fy50XMxt2
In een brief naar Rianne Letschert waarschuwen wij tegen de voorstellen om de #Woo vergaand aan te passen. We roepen de overheid op om o.a. eerst te investeren in betere informatievoorziening.➡️ ow.ly/I2cN50XLqK7
🤝 @nvj.nl, het Genootschap van Hoofdredacteuren, @vvoj.bsky.social & NDP Nieuwsmedia
🤝 @nvj.nl, het Genootschap van Hoofdredacteuren, @vvoj.bsky.social & NDP Nieuwsmedia
Free Press Unlimited waarschuwt tegen inperking Wet open overheid
Free Press Unlimited (FPU) heeft zich samen met andere journalistieke en mediaorganisaties in een gezamenlijke brief uitgesproken tegen voorstellen om de Wet open overheid (Woo) vergaand aan te passen...
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December 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
In een brief naar Rianne Letschert waarschuwen wij tegen de voorstellen om de #Woo vergaand aan te passen. We roepen de overheid op om o.a. eerst te investeren in betere informatievoorziening.➡️ ow.ly/I2cN50XLqK7
🤝 @nvj.nl, het Genootschap van Hoofdredacteuren, @vvoj.bsky.social & NDP Nieuwsmedia
🤝 @nvj.nl, het Genootschap van Hoofdredacteuren, @vvoj.bsky.social & NDP Nieuwsmedia
📢 Free Press Unlimited invites you to Free Press Live 2026: Agenda setting. An event exploring who decides which crises reach the global spotlight and which stories remain invisible.
🗓️ 3 February, 1-5 pm
📍 @nieuwspoort.bsky.social, The Hague
➡️ More info: ow.ly/FBAB50XJHQK
🗓️ 3 February, 1-5 pm
📍 @nieuwspoort.bsky.social, The Hague
➡️ More info: ow.ly/FBAB50XJHQK
December 16, 2025 at 9:42 AM
📢 Free Press Unlimited invites you to Free Press Live 2026: Agenda setting. An event exploring who decides which crises reach the global spotlight and which stories remain invisible.
🗓️ 3 February, 1-5 pm
📍 @nieuwspoort.bsky.social, The Hague
➡️ More info: ow.ly/FBAB50XJHQK
🗓️ 3 February, 1-5 pm
📍 @nieuwspoort.bsky.social, The Hague
➡️ More info: ow.ly/FBAB50XJHQK
📢 #Vacature! Wil jij bijdragen aan #persvrijheid wereldwijd? Wij zoeken we een proactieve, servicegerichte en gastvrije #receptionist (24 uur per week). Enthousiast? Dan nodigen we je van harte uit om te reageren.
➡️ Meer info: ow.ly/zsXl50XHnbN
➡️ Meer info: ow.ly/zsXl50XHnbN
December 11, 2025 at 12:35 PM
📢 #Vacature! Wil jij bijdragen aan #persvrijheid wereldwijd? Wij zoeken we een proactieve, servicegerichte en gastvrije #receptionist (24 uur per week). Enthousiast? Dan nodigen we je van harte uit om te reageren.
➡️ Meer info: ow.ly/zsXl50XHnbN
➡️ Meer info: ow.ly/zsXl50XHnbN
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🇳🇱 #GIJC27 will be held in the Netherlands!
GIJN is partnering with our Dutch colleagues at VVOJ, as well as @freepressunlimited.org and European Journalism Centre, to bring the world’s leading gathering of investigative journalists to the heart of Europe.
gijn.org/stories/2027...
GIJN is partnering with our Dutch colleagues at VVOJ, as well as @freepressunlimited.org and European Journalism Centre, to bring the world’s leading gathering of investigative journalists to the heart of Europe.
gijn.org/stories/2027...
In 2027, Global Investigative Journalism Conference Heads to the Netherlands
The 15th Global Investigative Journalism Conference will be held in 2027 in the Netherlands, co-hosted by GIJN and VVOJ (The Dutch-Flemish Association of Investigative Journalists).
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November 24, 2025 at 2:52 AM
🇳🇱 #GIJC27 will be held in the Netherlands!
GIJN is partnering with our Dutch colleagues at VVOJ, as well as @freepressunlimited.org and European Journalism Centre, to bring the world’s leading gathering of investigative journalists to the heart of Europe.
gijn.org/stories/2027...
GIJN is partnering with our Dutch colleagues at VVOJ, as well as @freepressunlimited.org and European Journalism Centre, to bring the world’s leading gathering of investigative journalists to the heart of Europe.
gijn.org/stories/2027...
⚠️ Peace for #Ukraine must include #justice for #journalists.
A blanket amnesty, as mentioned in earlier U.S. draft plans, would set a dangerous precedent. War crimes against journalists must never go unpunished.
Read our statement ➡️ ow.ly/emE950XBO5J
A blanket amnesty, as mentioned in earlier U.S. draft plans, would set a dangerous precedent. War crimes against journalists must never go unpunished.
Read our statement ➡️ ow.ly/emE950XBO5J
December 4, 2025 at 1:13 PM
⚠️ Peace for #Ukraine must include #justice for #journalists.
A blanket amnesty, as mentioned in earlier U.S. draft plans, would set a dangerous precedent. War crimes against journalists must never go unpunished.
Read our statement ➡️ ow.ly/emE950XBO5J
A blanket amnesty, as mentioned in earlier U.S. draft plans, would set a dangerous precedent. War crimes against journalists must never go unpunished.
Read our statement ➡️ ow.ly/emE950XBO5J
📢 FPU en NVJ roepen demissionair minister van Buitenlandse Zaken David van Weel op: bescherm journalisten, stop lastercampagnes, geef internationale media toegang tot Gaza en onderzoek vermoorde journalisten. Meer informatie ➡️ ow.ly/Uzu250XB9Nl
December 3, 2025 at 10:35 AM
📢 FPU en NVJ roepen demissionair minister van Buitenlandse Zaken David van Weel op: bescherm journalisten, stop lastercampagnes, geef internationale media toegang tot Gaza en onderzoek vermoorde journalisten. Meer informatie ➡️ ow.ly/Uzu250XB9Nl
Looking to spend your money a bit more meaningful today? Skip #BlackFriday and make some real impact on #GivingTuesday. Small actions can create big change. This giving tuesday, give back to the #journalists who risk their lives to bring you the truth.
Donate here ➡️ freepressunlimited.org/en/donate
Donate here ➡️ freepressunlimited.org/en/donate
November 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Looking to spend your money a bit more meaningful today? Skip #BlackFriday and make some real impact on #GivingTuesday. Small actions can create big change. This giving tuesday, give back to the #journalists who risk their lives to bring you the truth.
Donate here ➡️ freepressunlimited.org/en/donate
Donate here ➡️ freepressunlimited.org/en/donate
The #MaharatFoundation, with support from the #EU and #FreePressUnlimited, brought together 20 #journalists from across the MENA region for a year-long fellowship on reporting in conflict zones.
➡️ Explore the stories, skills, and solidarity that were built: ow.ly/vWi950XvEWP
➡️ Explore the stories, skills, and solidarity that were built: ow.ly/vWi950XvEWP
November 21, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The #MaharatFoundation, with support from the #EU and #FreePressUnlimited, brought together 20 #journalists from across the MENA region for a year-long fellowship on reporting in conflict zones.
➡️ Explore the stories, skills, and solidarity that were built: ow.ly/vWi950XvEWP
➡️ Explore the stories, skills, and solidarity that were built: ow.ly/vWi950XvEWP
In a joint statement we voice our concern & recommendations for the state of #pressfreedom in #Honduras. The attacks on #journalists, originating from high-ranking military authorities, combined with judicial harassment, digital surveillance & administrative pressure is alarming.➡️ ow.ly/NEFM50XvEeC
Statements
We often work with international organizations on statements to draw attention to press freedom issues and to increase pressure on authorities to take action. Recent statements:
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November 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
In a joint statement we voice our concern & recommendations for the state of #pressfreedom in #Honduras. The attacks on #journalists, originating from high-ranking military authorities, combined with judicial harassment, digital surveillance & administrative pressure is alarming.➡️ ow.ly/NEFM50XvEeC
📢 #Vacancy! We are looking for a #ProjectOfficer for our Media in Conflict team, with a focus on projects in the #MENA region. Interested? We would love to hear from you!
➡️ More info: ow.ly/FrIe50Xr2rJ
➡️ More info: ow.ly/FrIe50Xr2rJ
November 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
📢 #Vacancy! We are looking for a #ProjectOfficer for our Media in Conflict team, with a focus on projects in the #MENA region. Interested? We would love to hear from you!
➡️ More info: ow.ly/FrIe50Xr2rJ
➡️ More info: ow.ly/FrIe50Xr2rJ
📢 #Vacature! Wil jij bijdragen aan een vrijere wereld waarin onafhankelijke journalistiek centraal staat? Heb jij #financieel inzicht en ervaring met leidinggeven? Dan zijn wij op zoek naar jou!
➡️ Meer info: ow.ly/hoWA50XpanA
#finance #financejob #werkeninfinance
➡️ Meer info: ow.ly/hoWA50XpanA
#finance #financejob #werkeninfinance
November 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
📢 #Vacature! Wil jij bijdragen aan een vrijere wereld waarin onafhankelijke journalistiek centraal staat? Heb jij #financieel inzicht en ervaring met leidinggeven? Dan zijn wij op zoek naar jou!
➡️ Meer info: ow.ly/hoWA50XpanA
#finance #financejob #werkeninfinance
➡️ Meer info: ow.ly/hoWA50XpanA
#finance #financejob #werkeninfinance
Gisteren was het de Internationale Dag tegen Straffeloosheid van Misdaden tegen Journalisten. Ons onderzoeksteam onderzoekt sinds 2021 onopgeloste zaken van vermoorde #journalisten van over de hele wereld: van de Filippijnen, Mexico, Brazilië tot in Pakistan.
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Moordenaar journalist waar ook ter wereld moet vrezen voor dit Nederlandse coldcaseteam. ’Opdrachtgever zat ondergedoken op landgoed voormalige president’
Coldcasespeurders zijn er misschien wel meer dan ooit, maar wereldwijd is er slechts één team dat probeert moorden op journalisten alsnog op te helderen. De onderzoekseenheid van de Nederlandse organisatie Free Press Unlimited staat onder leiding van in Alkmaar opgegroeide onderzoeker Jos Bartman. ,,We strijden tegen straffeloosheid.’’
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November 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Gisteren was het de Internationale Dag tegen Straffeloosheid van Misdaden tegen Journalisten. Ons onderzoeksteam onderzoekt sinds 2021 onopgeloste zaken van vermoorde #journalisten van over de hele wereld: van de Filippijnen, Mexico, Brazilië tot in Pakistan.
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🚨 Today is the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. Every week a #journalist is killed simply for doing their job. In nearly 80% of these cases, the perpetrators go unpunished. 1/2
November 2, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🚨 Today is the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. Every week a #journalist is killed simply for doing their job. In nearly 80% of these cases, the perpetrators go unpunished. 1/2
📢 Final call! The nominations for the #FreePressAwards are open until 2 November. We will once again honour a Most Resilient Journalist and Newcomer of the Year with a Free Press Award 🏆
Do you know a #journalist who deserves to be awarded? Don't hesitate and nominate them! ➡️ ow.ly/Fsf050X8otf
Do you know a #journalist who deserves to be awarded? Don't hesitate and nominate them! ➡️ ow.ly/Fsf050X8otf
October 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
📢 Final call! The nominations for the #FreePressAwards are open until 2 November. We will once again honour a Most Resilient Journalist and Newcomer of the Year with a Free Press Award 🏆
Do you know a #journalist who deserves to be awarded? Don't hesitate and nominate them! ➡️ ow.ly/Fsf050X8otf
Do you know a #journalist who deserves to be awarded? Don't hesitate and nominate them! ➡️ ow.ly/Fsf050X8otf
🚨 Vandaag gaan we massaal naar de stembus. De Politieke #Persvrijheidmeter maakt zichtbaar dat de persvrijheid in #Nederland kwetsbaar is. Het is zorgwekkend dat een aantal politieke partijen voorstellen doen die #persvrijheid actief onder druk zetten.
October 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🚨 Vandaag gaan we massaal naar de stembus. De Politieke #Persvrijheidmeter maakt zichtbaar dat de persvrijheid in #Nederland kwetsbaar is. Het is zorgwekkend dat een aantal politieke partijen voorstellen doen die #persvrijheid actief onder druk zetten.
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De VVD heeft in het verkiezingsprogramma voorstellen om persvrijheid te beschermen, maar stemde in de praktijk vaak tegen. Bij DENK was het juist andersom.
October 21, 2025 at 9:15 AM
De VVD heeft in het verkiezingsprogramma voorstellen om persvrijheid te beschermen, maar stemde in de praktijk vaak tegen. Bij DENK was het juist andersom.
Hoe scoren de politieke partijen op het onderwerp #persvrijheid? De Politieke Persvrijheidmeter beoordeelt op 4 dimensies van persvrijheid:
1. Online informatiesamenleving & desinformatie
2. Pluriform medialandschap
3. Veiligheid van journalisten
4. Internationale inzet voor persvrijheid
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1. Online informatiesamenleving & desinformatie
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3. Veiligheid van journalisten
4. Internationale inzet voor persvrijheid
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October 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Hoe scoren de politieke partijen op het onderwerp #persvrijheid? De Politieke Persvrijheidmeter beoordeelt op 4 dimensies van persvrijheid:
1. Online informatiesamenleving & desinformatie
2. Pluriform medialandschap
3. Veiligheid van journalisten
4. Internationale inzet voor persvrijheid
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1. Online informatiesamenleving & desinformatie
2. Pluriform medialandschap
3. Veiligheid van journalisten
4. Internationale inzet voor persvrijheid
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… and Jos Bartman, Interim Head of Policy & Advocacy and Research Coordinator at @freepressunlimited.org:
🗞️ Autocratisation is here to stay. Independent media can play a huge role: the 2024 Novi Sad corruption scandal in Serbia was uncovered by investigative journalism, among other examples.
🗞️ Autocratisation is here to stay. Independent media can play a huge role: the 2024 Novi Sad corruption scandal in Serbia was uncovered by investigative journalism, among other examples.
October 16, 2025 at 12:50 PM
… and Jos Bartman, Interim Head of Policy & Advocacy and Research Coordinator at @freepressunlimited.org:
🗞️ Autocratisation is here to stay. Independent media can play a huge role: the 2024 Novi Sad corruption scandal in Serbia was uncovered by investigative journalism, among other examples.
🗞️ Autocratisation is here to stay. Independent media can play a huge role: the 2024 Novi Sad corruption scandal in Serbia was uncovered by investigative journalism, among other examples.