
Media Freedom Coalition statement on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
The Media Freedom Coalition commemorates the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists to highlight the indispensable role of journalists and media workers in protecting and promoting the right to freedom of expression for all individuals

Media Freedom Coalition statement on the declining freedom of media in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their deep concern about the declining freedom of the media and independent voices in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Transnational Repression of Journalists and Media Workers
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their concern about the increasing acts of transnational repression directed at journalists and media workers

Media Freedom Coalition’s Co-Chairs’ Statement on the Membership of Sudan
Estonia and the Netherlands, as co-chairs of the Media Freedom Coalition, give notice that Sudan has been removed as a member of the MFC.

Media Freedom Coalition statement on the attack on journalist Elena Milashina and Alexander Nemov
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition strongly condemn the attack on renowned independent Russian journalist Elena Milashina

Media Freedom Coalition – World Press Freedom Day Statement, 3rd May 2023
On this World Press Freedom Day, we, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition, pay tribute to journalists and media workers all over the

Media Freedom Coalition Executive Group Statement: Detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich
The Executive Group of the Media Freedom Coalition strongly condemns the Russian Federation’s detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. The detention of journalists

Media Freedom Coalition statement: International Women’s Day 2023
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2023, the undersigned members ofthe Media Freedom Coalition call attention to the safety of women journalists and mediaworkers.

Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Iran
We, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) are highly concerned about the recent violent repression of freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly

Media Freedom Coalition’s Co-Chairs’ Statement on the membership of Afghanistan
Canada and the Netherlands, as co-chairs of the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC),give notice that, effective today, Afghanistan has been removed as a member of the

Media Freedom Coalition statement on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2022
The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists was established on 2 November 2013, so that the international community could stand together in

Media Freedom Coalition statement on the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
Four months following the death of veteran Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition continue to strongly condemn her

Media Freedom Coalition statement on Venezuela
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their deep concern over the lack of media freedom in Venezuela. Of particular concern are the

Statement by Media Freedom Coalition on World Press Freedom Day
Today, we, members of the Media Freedom Coalition, honour the courage of all journalists and media workers, especially those who report from conflict and warzones,

Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and Assault on Media Freedom
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition strongly condemn Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked and unjustifiable war against Ukraine with the participation of Belarus. We reiterate

International Women’s Day 2022: Media Freedom Coalition Statement
Today, on International Women’s Day 2022, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition call attention to the safety of women journalists and media workers.

Global Conference for Media Freedom: Joint communiqué
We, the members of the Media Freedom Coalition, have come together at the ministerial meeting at the Third Global Conference for Media Freedom, held on

Media Freedom Coalition statement on closure of media outlets in Hong Kong
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their deep concern at the Hong Kong and mainland Chinese authorities’ attacks on freedom of the

Media Freedom Coalition statement on media freedom and the safety of journalists in Myanmar
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their deep concern with the military regime’s harassment and violent attacks against the people of Myanmar,

Media Freedom Coalition on International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2021
The Media Freedom Coalition has released a statement to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. Every year many journalists and

Russia: Media Freedom Coalition statement (October 2021)
The Media Freedom Coalition has released a statement on the treatment of journalists in Russia. The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their

Crimea: Media Freedom Coalition statement
The Media Freedom Coalition has released a statement on the treatment of journalists in Crimea. The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their

Media Freedom Coalition statement on anniversary of inaugural Global Conference for Media Freedom
The Media Freedom Coalition has issued a statement on the two year anniversary ofthe inaugural Global Conference for Media Freedom. Two years ago, the United

Hong Kong: Media Freedom Coalition statement
Members of the Media Freedom Coalition issue a statement on media freedom in Hong Kong. The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their

Arrest of Roman Protasevich: Media Freedom Coalition statement
Members of the Media Freedom Coalition condemned the arrest of Roman Protasevich by the Belarusian authorities. The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition condemn

World Press Freedom Day 2021: statement by Media Freedom Coalition
Today, on World Press Freedom Day and the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the Windhoek Declaration, we celebrate the fundamental principles of media freedom

Media freedom in Myanmar: Media Freedom Coalition statement
Members of the Media Freedom Coalition issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over continued efforts by the military and police to crack down on

Media freedom in Belarus: Media Freedom Coalition statement
The Media Freedom Coalition has released a statement on attacks on media freedom and the targeting of independent journalists in Belarus. The Media Freedom Coalition

Media freedom in China: statement from Media Freedom Coalition members
Members of the Media Freedom Coalition gave a statement about the recent sentencing of Zhang Zhan in China. The undersigned members of the Media Freedom

Media freedom in Uganda: statement from Media Freedom Coalition members
Members of the Media Freedom Coalition issued a joint statement on media freedom ahead of the 14 January 2021 elections in Uganda. The undersigned members

Statement on media freedom in Egypt
Statement on media freedom in Egypt from the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group. The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition’s

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2020: Media Freedom Coalition statement
The Media Freedom Coalition statement calls on all states to protect the rights and safety of journalists around the world. The International Day to End

Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group statement on Miroslava Breach case in Mexico
Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group welcome the action taken by Mexican authorities in relation to the Miroslava Breach case. The undersigned members of the Media

Belarus: Joint Statement by Media Freedom Coalition on the detention of journalists
The Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group have issued a statement on the Belarus elections. The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group express

United Kingdom and Canada mark the 1 year anniversary of the first Global Conference for Media Freedom
The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Global Affairs Canada issued a statement marking the 1 year anniversary of the Global Conference for Media Freedom.

Statement by Media Freedom Coalition on situation in the Philippines
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition have issued the following statement concerning media freedom in the Philippines. We are concerned by the increasing

Statement on media freedom in Yemen
Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group statement concerning media freedom in Yemen. The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group express their growing concern

World Press Freedom Day 2020: statement by Media Freedom Coalition
Members of the Media Freedom Coalition mark World Press Freedom Day celebrating the fundamental principles of media freedom. The undersigned members of the Media Freedom

Media Freedom Coalition Executive Group statement on coronavirus (COVID-19)
In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group are calling on all states to continue to

Statement by the Media Freedom Coalition on its first meeting
The Media Freedom Coalition, consisting of the 35 undersigned members, held its first meeting of Senior Officials on 29 to 30 January 2020 in Geneva,

Media Freedom Coalition statement on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
The Media Freedom Coalition commemorates the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists to highlight the indispensable role of journalists and media workers in protecting and promoting the right to freedom of expression for all individuals

Media Freedom Coalition statement on the declining freedom of media in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their deep concern about the declining freedom of the media and independent voices in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Transnational Repression of Journalists and Media Workers
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their concern about the increasing acts of transnational repression directed at journalists and media workers

Media Freedom Coalition’s Co-Chairs’ Statement on the Membership of Sudan
Estonia and the Netherlands, as co-chairs of the Media Freedom Coalition, give notice that Sudan has been removed as a member of the MFC.

Media Freedom Coalition statement on the attack on journalist Elena Milashina and Alexander Nemov
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition strongly condemn the attack on renowned independent Russian journalist Elena Milashina

Media Freedom Coalition – World Press Freedom Day Statement, 3rd May 2023
On this World Press Freedom Day, we, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition, pay tribute to journalists and media workers all over the

Media Freedom Coalition Executive Group Statement: Detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich
The Executive Group of the Media Freedom Coalition strongly condemns the Russian Federation’s detention of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. The detention of journalists

Media Freedom Coalition statement: International Women’s Day 2023
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2023, the undersigned members ofthe Media Freedom Coalition call attention to the safety of women journalists and mediaworkers.

Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Iran
We, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC) are highly concerned about the recent violent repression of freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly

Media Freedom Coalition’s Co-Chairs’ Statement on the membership of Afghanistan
Canada and the Netherlands, as co-chairs of the Media Freedom Coalition (MFC),give notice that, effective today, Afghanistan has been removed as a member of the

Media Freedom Coalition statement on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2022
The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists was established on 2 November 2013, so that the international community could stand together in

Media Freedom Coalition statement on the killing of Shireen Abu Akleh
Four months following the death of veteran Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition continue to strongly condemn her

Media Freedom Coalition statement on Venezuela
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their deep concern over the lack of media freedom in Venezuela. Of particular concern are the

Statement by Media Freedom Coalition on World Press Freedom Day
Today, we, members of the Media Freedom Coalition, honour the courage of all journalists and media workers, especially those who report from conflict and warzones,

Media Freedom Coalition Statement on Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine and Assault on Media Freedom
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition strongly condemn Russia’s premeditated, unprovoked and unjustifiable war against Ukraine with the participation of Belarus. We reiterate

International Women’s Day 2022: Media Freedom Coalition Statement
Today, on International Women’s Day 2022, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition call attention to the safety of women journalists and media workers.

Global Conference for Media Freedom: Joint communiqué
We, the members of the Media Freedom Coalition, have come together at the ministerial meeting at the Third Global Conference for Media Freedom, held on

Media Freedom Coalition statement on closure of media outlets in Hong Kong
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their deep concern at the Hong Kong and mainland Chinese authorities’ attacks on freedom of the

Media Freedom Coalition statement on media freedom and the safety of journalists in Myanmar
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their deep concern with the military regime’s harassment and violent attacks against the people of Myanmar,

Statement on media freedom in Egypt
Statement on media freedom in Egypt from the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group. The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition’s

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists 2020: Media Freedom Coalition statement
The Media Freedom Coalition statement calls on all states to protect the rights and safety of journalists around the world. The International Day to End

Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group statement on Miroslava Breach case in Mexico
Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group welcome the action taken by Mexican authorities in relation to the Miroslava Breach case. The undersigned members of the Media

Belarus: Joint Statement by Media Freedom Coalition on the detention of journalists
The Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group have issued a statement on the Belarus elections. The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group express

United Kingdom and Canada mark the 1 year anniversary of the first Global Conference for Media Freedom
The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Global Affairs Canada issued a statement marking the 1 year anniversary of the Global Conference for Media Freedom.

Statement by Media Freedom Coalition on situation in the Philippines
The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition have issued the following statement concerning media freedom in the Philippines. We are concerned by the increasing

Statement on media freedom in Yemen
Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group statement concerning media freedom in Yemen. The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group express their growing concern

World Press Freedom Day 2020: statement by Media Freedom Coalition
Members of the Media Freedom Coalition mark World Press Freedom Day celebrating the fundamental principles of media freedom. The undersigned members of the Media Freedom

Media Freedom Coalition Executive Group statement on coronavirus (COVID-19)
In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition’s Executive Group are calling on all states to continue to

Statement by the Media Freedom Coalition on its first meeting
The Media Freedom Coalition, consisting of the 35 undersigned members, held its first meeting of Senior Officials on 29 to 30 January 2020 in Geneva,