Events

The iMEdD Forum 2025, one of the region’s premier media innovation gatherings, brings together journalists, digital creators, academics, media technologists, and industry leaders to explore the rapidly changing landscape of journalism. The event promises an immersive mix of panel discussions, workshops, networking opportunities, and showcases of experimental storytelling. Though full details are not yet publicly available, attendees can expect topics such as newsroom innovation, the ethical use of AI and algorithmic tools, audience engagement in multilingual and multicultural contexts, press freedom in regions experiencing conflict or political pressure, and sustainability models for independent media. Geographically,...

The International News Media Association (INMA) will host its flagship Media Innovation Week 2025 in Dublin from 23 to 26 September, bringing together editors, executives, product leaders, and innovators from across the global news industry. The four-day program will focus on transformation, technology, and the future of storytelling. The event opens on Tuesday, 23 September, with a study tour of leading Irish newsrooms including The Irish Times, RTÉ, and TheJournal.ie. Early sessions will explore the role of data in deepening audience engagement and how automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping editorial workflows. On Wednesday, 24...

From 25 to 26 September, a coalition of press freedom organisations will visit Sofia to assess Bulgaria’s media landscape, engaging with high-level stakeholders and civil society to evaluate the health of independent journalism. The mission—commissioned via the Council of Europe’s Safety of Journalists Platform and the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR)—is led by groups including ARTICLE 19, RSF, IPI, the European Federation of Journalists, Index on Censorship, and others. Over the two days, the delegation will meet with Bulgaria’s President, the Ministries of Justice and Interior, the Office of the General Prosecutor, the Council of...

Entries are now officially open for the 14th British Journalism Awards, the UK’s leading celebration of public interest journalism. Journalists from across the industry—whether from local newspapers, independent podcasts, or major international outlets—are invited to submit their work before the deadline of 25 September 2025. This year’s awards dinner will take place on 11 December at the London Hilton Bankside, once again hosted by Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine. The event will showcase the best reporting of the past year, with particular recognition for journalism that brings important new information to light, demonstrates exceptional skill,...

A team from the Caribbean Investigative Journalism Network (CIJN) has earned major recognition for its investigative and multimedia reporting at recent regional journalism awards. The standout work, “Tricked into Sex Slavery: Global Crackdown hasn’t Stopped Caribbean Traffickers”, won the 2025 Inter American Press Association (IAPA) Excellence in Journalism Award under the Migration Journalism “Claudio Paolillo” category. The piece investigates a young Cuban migrant’s experience in Suriname, exposing human trafficking networks in the Caribbean. The same story also took top honours at the 36th Caribbean Broadcasting Union (CBU) Awards for Excellence in Responsible Reporting on Trafficking...

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) will celebrate the resilient work of global journalists at its 35th International Press Freedom Awards, taking place on November 20, 2025, in New York City. This year’s honorees represent courage under pressure from China, Ecuador, Kyrgyzstan, Tunisia, and one champion of U.S. press freedom. The lineup includes: Dong Yuyu (China), imprisoned on espionage charges after a 2022 arrest. Elvira del Pilar Nole and Juan Carlos Tito (Ecuador), who fled to safety abroad after threats linked to their investigations into drug gangs. Bolot Temirov (Kyrgyzstan), now in exile, is known...

At the 2025 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention, several New York Times journalists and leaders were recognised for their outstanding contributions to journalism and diversity. Cheriss May, a renowned photographer, received the Chuck Stone Lifetime Achievement Award for her decades of impactful visual storytelling. Caryn A. Wilson, director of culture and community at The Times, was honoured with the Ida B. Wells Award for her leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in media. The Times also earned the Best Practices Award, reflecting its dedication to building equitable newsroom structures. The Community Service...

From July 23 to 25, 2025, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) funded an innovative environmental investigative journalism training organized by the Truth Reporting Post consortium in Atakpamé, Togo. The three-day program drew around 25 journalists from across West Africa—including Togo, Guinea, Ghana, and Benin—equipping them with open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques tailored specifically to environmental reporting, now often referred to as ECOSINT. Participants learned how to harness public data, satellite imagery, and other open-source tools to investigate critical environmental issues. One attendee noted the training’s immediate relevance: they planned to apply their new skills to probe the...

Armenia’s national journalists’ football team is preparing to compete in the European Journalists’ Football Championship, which will be held from September 11 to 14 in the Lithuanian resort city of Druskininkai. This year marks the twentieth edition of the tournament and the first time it will be staged under a new format that expands participation. A record fourteen teams are expected, with journalists from Armenia joining counterparts from Lithuania, Belarus, Latvia, Georgia, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Greece, Serbia, and several others. The structure of the championship will feature an opening stage of group matches,...

Join celebrated journalist and author Walt Harrington for a free, one-hour presentation on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Carlinville Public Library, located at 505 North Broad Street. Harrington, a former writer for The Washington Post Magazine and later a professor at the University of Illinois, moved to Carlinville with his wife in 2022. In his talk, he will delve into his 2022 book, The Detective: And Other True Stories, a collection of eight deeply reported narrative nonfiction pieces from his time at the magazine. The evening promises insights into his creative...

On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Amnesty International UK will hold a solemn vigil to honour the more than 240 Palestinian journalists and media workers killed in Gaza since October 2023—the most lethal conflict for journalists on record. The event marks exactly one month since a single Israeli airstrike tragically claimed the lives of six Al Jazeera journalists. Each of those lost will be remembered through the lighting of over 240 candles, a powerful visual tribute to their sacrifice. Wael Al-Dahdouh, Al Jazeera’s Gaza Bureau Chief and a symbol of resilience amid unspeakable personal loss, will...

Journalist Samira Mohyeddin is set to deliver the 16th annual keynote address for the NB Media Co-op on Tuesday, September 23, 2025—a virtual event titled “The Israel Exception.” This critical talk will address the deepening crisis in journalism triggered by the ongoing genocide in Gaza, spotlighting both the staggering toll on media professionals and the distortions in Western news coverage. In her keynote, Mohyeddin will confront the harrowing loss of more than 200 journalists in Gaza, decrying the erosion of journalistic standards and credibility amid media silence and bias. She argues that many newsrooms are...

Journalism is rapidly evolving, reshaped by technology, fluid newsroom structures, and shifting audience habits, creating both uncertainty and opportunity. To help media professionals navigate this changing landscape, the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas is offering a free online course titled “Explore Your Career River: Navigate Change in Today’s Media Ecosystem,” running from October 6 to November 2, 2025. This accessible, fully asynchronous course—requiring no prior training—is open to journalists, freelancers, editors, media designers, product professionals, and executives worldwide. Guided by veteran journalist Bridget Thoreson, founder of MyCareerRiver.com and Hearken’s Chief Project Officer, participants...

Award-winning investigative journalist Greg Mercer will be spotlighting his latest work on the global lobster industry, following the release of his new book. The event brings together readers, environmentalists, and industry watchers for an in-depth look at how one of the world’s most lucrative seafood trades connects climate, culture, and commerce. Over the course of four years, Mercer traveled from the rugged Atlantic coasts of Canada to seafood markets in Asia, documenting the human stories behind the lobster trade. His reporting examines the industry’s vulnerabilities in the face of climate change, overfishing, and market pressures,...

The Greek National Tourism Organization has greenlit two familiarization (“fam”) trips aimed at boosting tourism through dedicated media coverage. One such trip brings German journalists to Thassos, while the other invites Cypriot journalists to Lesvos. These fam trips are strategic efforts to showcase the attractions of Thassos and Lesvos, encouraging influential travel media to experience them firsthand—resulting in richer, more authentic storytelling that entices potential visitors. Such trips are standard practice in tourism marketing to spark fresh articles, social media features, and broadcast spots, ultimately influencing travel decisions. Thassos: Known as the “Emerald Island,” it’s...

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), in support of its pan-African arm — the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) — helped co-convene a pre-summit forum on 6–7 September 2025 in Addis Ababa, ahead of the Second Africa Climate Summit. Organized alongside the African Union Commission’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), and in partnership with GIZ and Oxfam, the event focused on the media’s critical role in advancing Africa’s climate security and just transition agenda. More than 60 journalists, policymakers, and civil society representatives participated. Under the theme “Media as a Catalyst for...

Journalists at The News-Press and Naples Daily News are celebrating a year of recognition across multiple categories—ranging from breaking news and investigative reporting to photography and beat writing. Honors came from long-established journalism organizations, including the Florida Society of News Editors, AP Sports Editors, and the Society of Professional Journalists Sunshine State Awards. But for the team, the accolades, while appreciated, are less significant than the support they receive from readers who regularly express gratitude and acknowledge the impact of their work. Charles Runnells, features and entertainment reporter, explained that journalism awards today serve as...

The M20 Summit, an initiative jointly orchestrated by Media Monitoring Africa (MMA) and the South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF), convened in Johannesburg on September 1–2, 2025, bringing together journalists, global leaders, policymakers, academics, and civil society. Its purpose? To place media integrity and journalism at the core of the G20’s 2025 agenda. At its heart, the summit served as a platform to dissect and address the most pressing challenges facing today’s media and information ecosystem. Key themes included: Climate change disinformation The rise and danger of AI-generated deepfakes Journalist safety Media viability Cyber misogyny...

Applications are now open—until September 14, 2025—for the newly launched International Civil Society Week (ICSW) Journalist Fellowship 2025, offering journalists worldwide a fully funded opportunity to participate in one of the most significant global civil society gatherings. What Is ICSW? ICSW is the world’s largest assembly of civil society actors, convened by CIVICUS, a global civil society alliance with over 15,000 members across 175+ countries. Co-organized with the Asia Democracy Network (ADN), the 2025 edition will take place November 1–5, 2025, in Bangkok, Thailand. Grounded in a legacy dating to the 1995 CIVICUS World Assemblies,...

Vodacom has officially announced the entry dates and prize money for the 2025 Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards (VJOYs), one of South Africa’s most prestigious journalism honours. The awards, now in their 23rd year, recognise outstanding reporting across multiple platforms and celebrate the essential role of journalists in strengthening democracy and accountability. Entries for the 2025 edition open on Monday, 1 September 2025, and will close on Friday, 10 October 2025. Journalists from print, radio, television, online, and photography are eligible to submit their work. The competition continues to uphold its tradition of inclusivity,...

The selection panel of the prestigious Václav Havel Human Rights Prize has announced its three finalists for 2025. The laureate will receive €60,000, along with a trophy and diploma, recognition of outstanding civil-society contributions to human rights across Europe and beyond. Among the finalists are two imprisoned journalists from the South Caucasus: Mzia Amaghlobeli of Georgia and Ulvi Hasanli of Azerbaijan—both emblematic of unwavering commitment to press freedom under repression. Amaghlobeli is a co-founder of independent media outlets Batumelebi and Netgazeti, and her arrest followed courageous reporting amid protests. Hasanli, director of Abzas Media, has...

Assel Satubaldina, managing editor of The Astana Times, has been selected for the prestigious Reham Al-Farra Memorial Journalism Fellowship, a flagship United Nations program that aims to deepen journalists’ understanding of international affairs and the UN system. Her selection marks a significant achievement both for her career and for Kazakhstan’s growing representation in global media initiatives. The fellowship, which runs virtually during September and October 2025, brings together journalists from developing countries and economies in transition. Fellows participate in high-level briefings with senior UN officials, take part in interviews and press events, and build professional...

Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchyna has been posthumously awarded the Order of Freedom, Ukraine’s highest civilian honour, following confirmation of her death in Russian captivity. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the award in recognition of her “outstanding personal contribution to the development of independent journalism, the defence of freedom of speech, and unwavering civic position.” Roshchyna, 28, was an award-winning freelance war reporter who had covered frontline stories in eastern and southern Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion. She went missing in August 2022 while reporting in the occupied territories. After nearly three years of silence and failed...

Columbia University has named four women journalists as the recipients of the 2025 Maria Moors Cabot Prizes, recognizing their outstanding contributions to journalism across the Americas. This marks only the second time in the prize’s 87-year history that all Gold Medal honorees are women, highlighting the growing influence and leadership of women in investigative and public interest reporting. Nora Gámez Torres of the Miami Herald and El Nuevo Herald was praised as one of the most reliable and consistent voices on Cuba in U.S. media. Her reporting has offered deep insights into Cuban civil society...

The Journalists’ Charity officially launched the Wales Media Awards 2025 on 18 July 2025, inviting news organizations, freelancers, student reporters, photographers, audio teams, and digital storytellers from across Wales to submit high‑quality journalism produced between June 1, 2024, and May 31, 2025. This annual awards program celebrates outstanding journalistic excellence in English and Welsh, across categories including News Writer, Political Journalist, Podcast of the Year, Community Journalism, and Outstanding Contribution to Journalism. Last year’s awards took place on 15 November 2024 at Cardiff’s Parkgate Hotel. The Wales Media Awards not only honor journalism but also...