Who are we? - RSF
Reporters Without Borders (RWB) is an international non-profit organisation governed by principles of democratic governance. We are neither a trade union nor a representative of media companies. Founded in 1985 in Montpellier by four journalists, RSF is at the forefront of the defence and promotion of freedom of information.
The ranking - RSF
Jan 30, 2013 · Our goal: to leave no breach of freedom of information unreported. Discover our world press freedom ranking, our latest investigation reports as well as our publications produced every day by our regional offices, in connection with our network of correspondents in 115 countries around the world.
The World Press Freedom Index | RSF
Published every year since 2002 by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), the World Press Freedom Index is an important advocacy tool based on the principle of emulation between states. Because it is well known, its influence over governments is growing. Many heads of state and government fear its annual publication. 2002. Year of the first edition ...
Media Ownership Monitor: Who owns the media in India? | RSF
May 29, 2019 · Indian Prime Minister Modi’s recent election victory occurred within a surprisingly tight media space, comprised of the State’s monopoly in radio news and highly concentrated regional newspaper markets that are controlled by a small number of powerful owners, some of whom have strong political affiliations. The production of media content and its distribution are becoming increasingly ...
Japan - RSF
Social indicator. 105. 59.32. Security indicator. 60. 81.99. Japan is a parliamentary democracy where the principles of media freedom and pluralism are generally respected. However, traditional and business interests, political pressure and gender inequalities often prevent journalists from completely fulfilling their role as watchdogs.
India - RSF
Reporters sans frontières assure la promotion et la défense de la liberté d'informer et d'être informé partout dans le monde. L'organisation, basée à Paris, compte des bureaux à l'international (Berlin, Bruxelles, Genève, Madrid, Stockholm, Tripoli, Tunis, Vienne et Washington DC) et plus de 150 correspondants répartis sur les cinq continents.
2021 World Press Freedom Index: Journalism, the vaccine against ...
Читать на русском / Read in Russian. This year’s Index, which evaluates the press freedom situation in 180 countries and territories annually, shows that journalism, journalism, which is arguably the best vaccine against the virus of disinformation, is totally blocked or seriously impeded in 73 countries and constrained in 59 others, which together represent 73% of the ...
Tonga - RSF
Tonga’s media must grapple with a highly volatile economic environment. Under the ever-present threat of financial collapse, some journalists censor themselves for fear of angering advertisers, including the government. The situation worsened in the early 2020s when, in addition to the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, the archipelago ...
Australia - RSF
Australia has ratified the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Many of the country’s states and territories ensure protection of press freedom, but Australia’s constitution does not contain an explicit clause to this effect, which causes growing problems, especially because some states have draconian tendencies with regards to journalistic freedom.
Philippines - RSF
The Philippines is one of the world’s most dangerous countries for journalists, as highlighted in 2009 when 32 reporters were massacred in the southern province of Maguindanao. Impunity for these crimes is almost total. In an attempt to address this issue, the government set up a Presidential Task Force on Media Security in 2016, but this ...