Media Freedom in Crisis

January 22, 2019
14:00–15:00 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

Around the world, threats to journalists and news organizations are reaching new highs amid public and private efforts to stifle free expression. Compounding the problem, some surveys show that media have become the least-trusted institution globally. What does it take to address these challenges and why does a free media matter? This session was developed in partnership with Reuters. This...
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