Through this collaboration with UNESCO, WAN-IFRA provides practical, high-impact training for news executives and editorial operations, helping news organisations make journalisms processes more visible, audience engagement more meaningful, and public trust more substantial.
The initiative recognises that the future of journalism will be shaped by both legacy newsrooms and a new generation of creators experimenting with storytelling, platforms, formats, and novel ways to engage audiences.
WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Stig Kirk rskov as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective beginning 2026. rskov succeeds Vincent Peyrgne, who has served as CEO since 2012.
As journalism faces growing political, economic, and digital threats, World News Day 2025 will take place on 28 September, bringing together newsrooms worldwide to underscore the power of fact-based journalism and its essential role in public life.
The Congress will also present the 2025 Golden Pen of Freedom, recognizing individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to press freedom. Past recipients include Gazeta Wyborcza (Poland), Jimmy Lai & Apple Daily (Hong Kong), Jamal Khashoggi (Saudi Arabia), and Maria Ressa (Philippines).
The 3-year, NOK70,000,000 (6 Million Euros) media support programme will work with up to 75 regional and local media throughout Ukraine, a group that collectively reaches 24.5 million people and covers nearly 80% of Ukraines total population.
GAMI Incubator #Finland, a programme initiated by WAN-IFRAs Global Alliance for Media Innovation (GAMI), will enhance partnerships between media organisations and technology companies, driving positive change in the Finnish industry and supporting the future of professional journalism.
