By Jeanne Bourgault On World Press Freedom Day, we recognize that never before has the need for independent media and reliable information been greater, and yet never more at risk.
Read moreIndependent media and open information serve a crucial watchdog function, providing citizens with the information they need to keep the public and private sectors accountable. In many countries repressive legal environments inhibit the media’s ability to play this role and some journalists and civil society actors lack the skills to conduct the in-depth investigative reporting that is essential to accountability. Internews trains journalists in investigative reporting, produces content to encourage dialogue on corruption, and helps reform media laws and expand freedom of information rights and internet freedom policies and practices. We also have a rich practice in data journalism, helping seasoned and emerging professionals locate, clean and present data that supports their investigative work.
Irene Scott, Internews project director, discusses the need and process for tracking, analyzing and responding to rumours and misinformation surrounding COVID-19, with ANC News in the Philippines.
Amidst the polarizing public distrust, aided and abated by misinformation, threats to press freedom take on a new dimension as journalists face challenges in their coverage of COVID-19.
Join an online panel discussion about the media's performance during the Covid-19 pandemic, hosted by Academy of Ideas.
Does rampant misinformation and disinformation (sometimes known as “fake news”) bother you? Do you care for trust in news and worry when people around you believe and share unverified information? Do you want to help them navigate the maze of online information?
