William Bird’s concluding remarks, Safety of Journalists conference November 1st 2024.

I want to start my concluding remarks with Maria Ressa, a peace prize winner and journalist.  “The point of journalism is not to convince you to vote for one or the other but to pull us together to have the really difficult conversations that democracy needs, which requires not just speaking but listening.” The counter… Continue reading William Bird’s concluding remarks, Safety of Journalists conference November 1st 2024.

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Bearing Witness to War in Gaza

By: Pernille Bjørndal The ongoing war in Gaza was a central focus at this year’s Safety of Journalists Conference, where speakers shared insights and experiences on this critical issue. The second day of the annual event began with reports on journalist deaths in Gaza, presented by Attila Mong from the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).… Continue reading Bearing Witness to War in Gaza

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Kicking Off the MEKK Conference. Day 1 Perspectives on Safety and Press Freedom

Text & photo: Hannah Frogg Oseid The research group MEKK (Media, krig og konflikt) hosted its 10th international conference on “The Safety of Journalists,” bringing together attendees from around the world. This year’s theme focused on the role of journalists in elections and their coverage of war and conflict. The conference opened with introductions from… Continue reading Kicking Off the MEKK Conference. Day 1 Perspectives on Safety and Press Freedom

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Call for abstracts: 

The research group MEKK at OsloMet’s safety of journalists conference, 2024: Safety of journalists in the coverage of political elections/ Safety of journalists in war We are happy to announce that we are now accepting abstract submissions to the tenth annual Conference on the Safety of Journalists. The conference, organized by MEKK in cooperation with… Continue reading Call for abstracts: 

Launch of 2022 Press Freedom Index

3rd of May – on UN’s international day of Press Freedom, Reporters without borders launched the 20th Index on Press Freedom at the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo. MEKK @ OsloMet was a co-organizer together with the Fritt Ord Foundation.   Assistant Director-General of Reporters Without Borders, Thibault Bruttin presenting the findings. Record 28 countries… Continue reading Launch of 2022 Press Freedom Index

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Against the tide. Surviving being a journalist in Mexico

Mexico is one of the riskiest countries to practice journalism, however, journalists build mechanisms to guarantee their safety without depending on the government. By changing the logic towards building networks and communities of support, the results are different. Thanks to: Gisela Delgadillo, Marina Álamo, Rodrigo Caballero, Daniela Rea y Lydiette Carrión. Produced by: Heriberto Paredes – Mexican… Continue reading Against the tide. Surviving being a journalist in Mexico

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3R Zimbabwe

3r Zimbabwe explores issues related to risk, resilience and resistance of Journalists in Zimbabwe based on  practising journalists’ personal experiences. Thanks to: McTain Media,Safety of Journalists Conference OsloMet, Cite ZW. Produced by:Mercy Mangwana Mubayiwa, who is a film academic and practitioner from Zimbabwe. She enjoys telling Stories4Change. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Media and Society Studies.… Continue reading 3R Zimbabwe

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Making or Faking

This video documentary explores issues related to fake news and disinformation and its impact on journalism practices in the mainstream media in Bangladesh. The author (producer and director) takes a qualitative approach and performs a set of key informant interviews to illustrate critical documentation and insights about the issue in Bangladesh. The video can be… Continue reading Making or Faking

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Risk Resilience and Resistance Journalism and journalists in Brazil in continous resistance

This short doc aims to contextualize and introduce the growing attacks against journalism and journalists in Brazil, the risks they are exposed and how they are building resilience and resistance against the threats. Produced by: A partnership between University of Sao Paulo – Scholl of Journalism and Publishing and Reporter Brasil – NGO Elizabeth Saad, Director – Senior Professor for graduation programs and… Continue reading Risk Resilience and Resistance Journalism and journalists in Brazil in continous resistance

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