The importance of free media for democracy can hardly be exaggerated. Still, we can see a development across the world where the very cornerstones of liberal democracy are being challenged in a way they haven't been for a very long time.
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The number of media workers killed for doing their jobs rose to 73 last year, with countries not traditionally regarded as hostile environments among the most dangerous places for journalists, according to INSI’s 2018 Killing the Messenger report.
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Since I joined the International News Safety Institute (INSI) in 2010, hundreds of journalists have been killed around the world. In that time, thousands of our colleagues have courageously continued their work despite frequent threats against them and those closest to them.
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We marked International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists in November by remembering colleagues who have been killed this year doing their work.
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Jair Bolsonaro’s campaign for the Brazilian presidency was notable for its aggressive, right-wing tone, particularly the attacks he made on the media.
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Today, 2 November, is the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists.
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High profile killings, threats and angry rhetoric against journalists and news outlets made October a particularly dangerous month for members of the media trying to do their jobs around the world.
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We were thrilled to hold our first News Safety Group in Montreal, which was hosted by INSI member CBC Radio-Canada, and brought together Canadian media to discuss security issues for journalists in North America.
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The changing perception of journalists from positive to negative by the public may have grown exponentially in the past few years, thanks mostly to the Trump presidency south of the border, but it’s been going on for longer than that.
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As Tropical Storm Pabuk lashes coastal villages in southern Thailand, INSI has some advice for journalists covering natural disasters.
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