Josh LaPorte
@josh-mdig.bsky.social
Brussels-based #pressfreedom #mediadevelopment #diversity
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🔴Mzia Amaglobeli sentenced to 2 years imprisonment.
#FreeMzia
#RepressionInGeorgia
#Georgia
#JournalismIsNotACrime
#FreeMzia
#RepressionInGeorgia
#Georgia
#JournalismIsNotACrime
August 6, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🔴Mzia Amaglobeli sentenced to 2 years imprisonment.
#FreeMzia
#RepressionInGeorgia
#Georgia
#JournalismIsNotACrime
#FreeMzia
#RepressionInGeorgia
#Georgia
#JournalismIsNotACrime
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Are you local media or a freelancer in Belgium, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland or Serbia? 🇧🇪🇵🇱🇱🇹🇷🇸🇭🇺
LIMENet is offering €16–20K grants plus mentoring to strengthen independent local journalism.
✍️Apply by 25 August:
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#LIMENet
LIMENet is offering €16–20K grants plus mentoring to strengthen independent local journalism.
✍️Apply by 25 August:
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#LIMENet
July 1, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Are you local media or a freelancer in Belgium, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland or Serbia? 🇧🇪🇵🇱🇱🇹🇷🇸🇭🇺
LIMENet is offering €16–20K grants plus mentoring to strengthen independent local journalism.
✍️Apply by 25 August:
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#LIMENet
LIMENet is offering €16–20K grants plus mentoring to strengthen independent local journalism.
✍️Apply by 25 August:
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Live from the Media Democracy Festival:
Oligarchs Inc: Who Owns the UK Media?
Our Exec Director, @milicapesic.bsky.social joins the discussion on media power, ownership, and democracy.
The panel kicks off with a key question: who owns the media—and why does it matter?
@mediareformuk.bsky.social
Oligarchs Inc: Who Owns the UK Media?
Our Exec Director, @milicapesic.bsky.social joins the discussion on media power, ownership, and democracy.
The panel kicks off with a key question: who owns the media—and why does it matter?
@mediareformuk.bsky.social
May 31, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Live from the Media Democracy Festival:
Oligarchs Inc: Who Owns the UK Media?
Our Exec Director, @milicapesic.bsky.social joins the discussion on media power, ownership, and democracy.
The panel kicks off with a key question: who owns the media—and why does it matter?
@mediareformuk.bsky.social
Oligarchs Inc: Who Owns the UK Media?
Our Exec Director, @milicapesic.bsky.social joins the discussion on media power, ownership, and democracy.
The panel kicks off with a key question: who owns the media—and why does it matter?
@mediareformuk.bsky.social
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MDI’s @josh-mdig.bsky.social is a proud juror for the 2025 Global Youth & News Media Prize! 🏆
This year’s theme: how youth are helping save local news. 📰
📅 Deadline: 16 June
🌍 Open globally, all platforms
🔗 buff.ly/3SEXf4J
#YouthAndNews #LocalNews #JournalismAward
This year’s theme: how youth are helping save local news. 📰
📅 Deadline: 16 June
🌍 Open globally, all platforms
🔗 buff.ly/3SEXf4J
#YouthAndNews #LocalNews #JournalismAward
May 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
MDI’s @josh-mdig.bsky.social is a proud juror for the 2025 Global Youth & News Media Prize! 🏆
This year’s theme: how youth are helping save local news. 📰
📅 Deadline: 16 June
🌍 Open globally, all platforms
🔗 buff.ly/3SEXf4J
#YouthAndNews #LocalNews #JournalismAward
This year’s theme: how youth are helping save local news. 📰
📅 Deadline: 16 June
🌍 Open globally, all platforms
🔗 buff.ly/3SEXf4J
#YouthAndNews #LocalNews #JournalismAward
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🇪🇺#EU: As part of our commemoration of #WPFD 2025, IPI joins partners in expressing solidarity with all journalists & media professionals who face threats, intimidation & attacks for their work. Read our full statement with the #MFRR👇
WPFD 2025: Defending democracy in Europe depends on defending media freedom – ipi.media
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May 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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🔴 The Nicaraguan newspaper @laprensa.bsky.social has been announced as the laureate of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World #PressFreedom Prize 2025, on the recommendation of an international jury of media professionals.
3 May is #WorldPressFreedomDay.
More: unes.co/zbu3ye
3 May is #WorldPressFreedomDay.
More: unes.co/zbu3ye
May 3, 2025 at 10:59 AM
🔴 The Nicaraguan newspaper @laprensa.bsky.social has been announced as the laureate of the UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World #PressFreedom Prize 2025, on the recommendation of an international jury of media professionals.
3 May is #WorldPressFreedomDay.
More: unes.co/zbu3ye
3 May is #WorldPressFreedomDay.
More: unes.co/zbu3ye
Join us today at 16h www.linkedin.com/posts/media-... @globalfreemedia.bsky.social @mediadiversity.bsky.social
Shrinking Media Freedom in the South Caucasus and Central Asia: A Call for… | Media Diversity Institute
🗓️ Event: Shrinking Media Freedom in the South Caucasus and Central Asia – A Call for Urgent Action
As part of UNESCO’s World Press Freedom Day celebrations, MDI and IRFS invite you to a crucial disc...
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May 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Join us today at 16h www.linkedin.com/posts/media-... @globalfreemedia.bsky.social @mediadiversity.bsky.social
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🔴 #RSFIndex2025 | Norway is first and Eritrea last. Where does your country rank in the RSF World Press Freedom Index? l Find out here 👇 #RSFIndex
RSF World Press Freedom Index 2025: economic fragility a leading threat to press freedom
Although physical attacks against journalists are the most visible violations of press freedom, economic pressure is also a major, more insidious problem. The economic indicator on the RSF World Press...
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May 2, 2025 at 4:11 AM
🔴 #RSFIndex2025 | Norway is first and Eritrea last. Where does your country rank in the RSF World Press Freedom Index? l Find out here 👇 #RSFIndex
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This is the game. Unite and then manipulate the data for whatever mischief you want to do www.wired.com/story/doge-i...
DOGE Is Just Getting Warmed Up
DOGE has tapped into some of the most sensitive and valuable data in the world. Now it’s starting to put it to work.
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April 20, 2025 at 3:57 AM
This is the game. Unite and then manipulate the data for whatever mischief you want to do www.wired.com/story/doge-i...
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🔚 Our #IJF25 panel wrapped with a powerful reminder:
Diversity isn’t a buzzword. It’s a human right. We need to fight for it—and be loud about it. Because silence only serves the status quo. @journalismfestival.com
@garyyounge @milicapesic.bsky.social @vrupar @aizaimm
Diversity isn’t a buzzword. It’s a human right. We need to fight for it—and be loud about it. Because silence only serves the status quo. @journalismfestival.com
@garyyounge @milicapesic.bsky.social @vrupar @aizaimm
April 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
🔚 Our #IJF25 panel wrapped with a powerful reminder:
Diversity isn’t a buzzword. It’s a human right. We need to fight for it—and be loud about it. Because silence only serves the status quo. @journalismfestival.com
@garyyounge @milicapesic.bsky.social @vrupar @aizaimm
Diversity isn’t a buzzword. It’s a human right. We need to fight for it—and be loud about it. Because silence only serves the status quo. @journalismfestival.com
@garyyounge @milicapesic.bsky.social @vrupar @aizaimm
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We’re a go at #IFJ25 for Open Season on the Oppressed: Can Diversity Survive?
Big Tech’s business models like Meta’s prioritisation practices don’t just shape visibility, they deepen marginalisation. We’re here to unpack the complexities of tech, expression & diversity.
Big Tech’s business models like Meta’s prioritisation practices don’t just shape visibility, they deepen marginalisation. We’re here to unpack the complexities of tech, expression & diversity.
April 11, 2025 at 9:52 AM
We’re a go at #IFJ25 for Open Season on the Oppressed: Can Diversity Survive?
Big Tech’s business models like Meta’s prioritisation practices don’t just shape visibility, they deepen marginalisation. We’re here to unpack the complexities of tech, expression & diversity.
Big Tech’s business models like Meta’s prioritisation practices don’t just shape visibility, they deepen marginalisation. We’re here to unpack the complexities of tech, expression & diversity.
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"What is diversity?” A question kicking off #IFJ25’s vital session on journalism & inclusion. Is it a dirty word now? A demographic? A practice?
Gary Younge says: “It’s about substantial and substantive difference, different opportunities.”
Gary Younge says: “It’s about substantial and substantive difference, different opportunities.”
April 11, 2025 at 9:54 AM
"What is diversity?” A question kicking off #IFJ25’s vital session on journalism & inclusion. Is it a dirty word now? A demographic? A practice?
Gary Younge says: “It’s about substantial and substantive difference, different opportunities.”
Gary Younge says: “It’s about substantial and substantive difference, different opportunities.”
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Are you in Perugia? Join us today at 11:30 CEST at Teatro del Pavone for "Open season on the oppressed: can diversity survive?" 🎤✨ #IJF25 #DiversityInMedia
Hear from our brilliant speakers: @aizaimm
@milicapesic.bsky.social @garyyounge @vrupar
Hear from our brilliant speakers: @aizaimm
@milicapesic.bsky.social @garyyounge @vrupar
April 11, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Are you in Perugia? Join us today at 11:30 CEST at Teatro del Pavone for "Open season on the oppressed: can diversity survive?" 🎤✨ #IJF25 #DiversityInMedia
Hear from our brilliant speakers: @aizaimm
@milicapesic.bsky.social @garyyounge @vrupar
Hear from our brilliant speakers: @aizaimm
@milicapesic.bsky.social @garyyounge @vrupar
April 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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#IJF25 From funding crisis to opportunity: ideas & solutions in a post-USAID era
Eliza Anyangwe
The Fuller Project
Lars Boering
EJC
Peter Erdelyi
Center for Sustainable Media
Mira Milosevic
Global Forum for Media Dvpt
Sharon Moshavi
Int. Center for Journalists
Alinda Vermeer
Limelight
Eliza Anyangwe
The Fuller Project
Lars Boering
EJC
Peter Erdelyi
Center for Sustainable Media
Mira Milosevic
Global Forum for Media Dvpt
Sharon Moshavi
Int. Center for Journalists
Alinda Vermeer
Limelight
April 10, 2025 at 1:08 PM
#IJF25 From funding crisis to opportunity: ideas & solutions in a post-USAID era
Eliza Anyangwe
The Fuller Project
Lars Boering
EJC
Peter Erdelyi
Center for Sustainable Media
Mira Milosevic
Global Forum for Media Dvpt
Sharon Moshavi
Int. Center for Journalists
Alinda Vermeer
Limelight
Eliza Anyangwe
The Fuller Project
Lars Boering
EJC
Peter Erdelyi
Center for Sustainable Media
Mira Milosevic
Global Forum for Media Dvpt
Sharon Moshavi
Int. Center for Journalists
Alinda Vermeer
Limelight
April 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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🇬🇪IPI condemns adoption of new Foreign Agent Law, introducing harsh penalties, including fines of up to $10,000 and imprisonment of up to five years. We urge its withdrawal and reiterate our call on Georgian government to stop persecuting independent media.
Georgia: Independent journalism and media pluralism on the brink
IPI joins the undersigned press freedom, journalists, and freedom of expression organizations in expressing deep concern over the recently proposed legislation, increasing threats to journalists'…
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April 1, 2025 at 11:51 AM
🇬🇪IPI condemns adoption of new Foreign Agent Law, introducing harsh penalties, including fines of up to $10,000 and imprisonment of up to five years. We urge its withdrawal and reiterate our call on Georgian government to stop persecuting independent media.
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#CzechRepublic: IPI welcomes the recent vote by the lower house of parliament to raise the licence fee for Czech Television & Czech Radio as a vital move to safeguard the long-term sustainability of the public broadcasters. Our full statement here:
Czech Republic: IPI welcomes progress on securing public media funding
The International Press Institute (IPI) today welcomes the recent vote by the lower house of parliament to raise the licence fee for Czech Television (ČT) and Czech Radio (ČRo) as a vital move to…
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April 2, 2025 at 10:33 AM
#CzechRepublic: IPI welcomes the recent vote by the lower house of parliament to raise the licence fee for Czech Television & Czech Radio as a vital move to safeguard the long-term sustainability of the public broadcasters. Our full statement here:
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🚨As the use of spyware across Europe has proliferated, so has its abuse against journalists. IPI & #MFRR partners have recorded 15 cases targeting 33 journalists or media across 10 European countries. Read the latest factsheet here:
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March 25, 2025 at 10:50 AM
🚨As the use of spyware across Europe has proliferated, so has its abuse against journalists. IPI & #MFRR partners have recorded 15 cases targeting 33 journalists or media across 10 European countries. Read the latest factsheet here:
Read more: buff.ly/0OkKf8g
Read more: buff.ly/0OkKf8g
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#Hungary: IPI today warns of a looming crackdown by the government on independent media, in the wake of recent incendiary comments by PM Orbán in which he vowed to eliminate all media outlets & other organisations that have received foreign funding.
Hungary: IPI warns of fresh crackdown on independent media
The International Press Institute (IPI) today warns of a looming crackdown by the Hungarian government on independent media in the country, in the wake of recent incendiary comments by Prime Minister…
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March 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
#Hungary: IPI today warns of a looming crackdown by the government on independent media, in the wake of recent incendiary comments by PM Orbán in which he vowed to eliminate all media outlets & other organisations that have received foreign funding.
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🇷🇴#Romania: IPI stands in solidarity with ActiveWatch, a key defender of #PressFreedom in Romania, and other CSOs which became the target of baseless accusations after a roundtable on election integrity and the #EUDSA.
Mapping Media Freedom: Romania: Elon Musk targets ActiveWatch on social media (2025-03-03)
On 3 March 2025, American businessperson Elon Musk, owner of X, targeted Romanian human rights and…
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March 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
🇷🇴#Romania: IPI stands in solidarity with ActiveWatch, a key defender of #PressFreedom in Romania, and other CSOs which became the target of baseless accusations after a roundtable on election integrity and the #EUDSA.
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Google must comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
ARTICLE 19, alongside partners, urges the European Commission to investigate Google’s non-compliance with the DMA.
The integrity of the DMA is at stake. Action is needed now.
www.article19.org/resources/eu...
ARTICLE 19, alongside partners, urges the European Commission to investigate Google’s non-compliance with the DMA.
The integrity of the DMA is at stake. Action is needed now.
www.article19.org/resources/eu...
European Commission: Google’s non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act - ARTICLE 19
The European Commission must ensure fair competition and consumer choice and investigate Google’s non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act.
www.article19.org
March 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Google must comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
ARTICLE 19, alongside partners, urges the European Commission to investigate Google’s non-compliance with the DMA.
The integrity of the DMA is at stake. Action is needed now.
www.article19.org/resources/eu...
ARTICLE 19, alongside partners, urges the European Commission to investigate Google’s non-compliance with the DMA.
The integrity of the DMA is at stake. Action is needed now.
www.article19.org/resources/eu...
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Dinko Gruhonjic. « Serbia’s public enemy number one ». His crime: independent journalism. He is under threat and must be protected @coemediafreedom.bsky.social
March 5, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Dinko Gruhonjic. « Serbia’s public enemy number one ». His crime: independent journalism. He is under threat and must be protected @coemediafreedom.bsky.social
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#Europe: IPI today marks the publication of new annual report by the Council of Europe’s Platform to promote the protection of journalism & safety of journalists, which outlines threats to #mediafreedom across the continent in 2024. Download here -
Council of Europe Platform report: Persistent threats to media freedom across Europe
The International Press Institute (IPI) today marks the publication of a new annual report by the Council of Europe’s Platform to promote the protection of journalism and safety of journalists, which…
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March 5, 2025 at 9:05 AM
#Europe: IPI today marks the publication of new annual report by the Council of Europe’s Platform to promote the protection of journalism & safety of journalists, which outlines threats to #mediafreedom across the continent in 2024. Download here -