Led by Pacific journalists since August 2008, for the Human Right to Free Speech, expression and sharing of information using all forms of media: Article 19.
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4 Jun 2025
The UN warns defamation/libel cases are a 'misuse' of justice, wearing down newsrooms with hugely disproportionate penalties --help Pacific journos get on with the vital job of keeping our communities informed. Your donations are appreciated. gofund.me/62f016fc
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4 Jun 2025
Talanoa on Pacific and Fiji politics, media independence, education and student journalism #cafepacific #mediafreedom #pressfreedom #decolonisation #humanrightsadvocacy #digitaldemocracy #fijicentre #whanauhub @CrowdvBank @JohnJohnminto @wansolwara
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ALT Taieri MP Ingrid Leary speaking at the Whānau Community Centre and Hub. Image: Nik Naidu/APMN
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7 Dec 2024
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Arrested, charged, jailed, bailed -- Defamation charges filed against GBV survivor, journalist, activist Hennah Joku by her former partner under PNG #CyberSecurity Act.
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3 Nov 2024
#PalauMediaCouncil issues statement on #defamation suit led by President's family business against leading publisher -- See pacificfreedomforum.com/pala…
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2 Nov 2024
#Palau defamation and tax laws are about to undergo public scrutiny in the wake of a civil suit against news publisher Leilani Reklai by #Surangel and Sons. The company has also banned the sale of #IslandTimes across its outlets.
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1 Nov 2024
Palau’s largest newspaper is being sued for defamation by the company of the President’s father, just days ahead of general elections in the Pacific nation. The paper’s editor says it’s an intimidation tactic.
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13 Oct 2024
Resources for journos covering Pacific marine pollution and all sinkings historical and current across our region.
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12 Oct 2024
Kudos to @solsmasi for its leadership and commitment from veteran journalists of the Pacific to enable strong national collective strength for news workers. Well done @ginakekea and @EremaeOfani
10 Oct 2024
Thank you @solsmasi . It's been an honor to serve as President (2020 to 2024) through geopolitical waters, CV19, 21 riots & many more. So happy to handover to @EremaeOfani to lead the team onwards 🙌🏽
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12 Oct 2024
Financial constraints biggest threat to Pacific Media Freedoms, inaugural Pacific Islands Media Freedom Index finds pacificfreedomforum.com/fina… #Articles #News #Pacific #MediaFreedom Index @IFEX #PacificXIX #Article19
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3 Jun 2009
In Oslo at the Global Freedom of Expression meeting. AWEsome!
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