Articles by Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF)
Papua New Guinea journalist and gender activist charged with defamation
Pacific Freedom Forum has expressed concern over the detention and the charges filed against journalist Hennah Joku.
Defamation case in Palau seen as ‘knee-jerk’ response and threat to transparency
National newspaper “Island Times” was sued over its report on leaked taxation documents.
Financial constraints biggest threat to Pacific media freedoms
The report ranks all 14 Pacific Island nations according to the state of media freedoms in each country.
Pacific Freedom Forum launches inaugural survey of media freedoms in the Pacific
The results will be used to create a media freedom index in the Pacific.
The role of Pacific media in addressing the climate crisis
Pacific journalists are crucial in raising awareness about the crisis and holding developed nations accountable.
WPFD PFF statement: Robert Iroga to lead Pacific article 19 watchdog
PFF continues to stand with media colleagues around the world and more specifically in the Pacific to observe this year’s theme, “Journalism under digital siege”.
PNG: EMTV suspension of Sincha Dimara must be reversed
The suspension decision followed allegations from MNL managers questioning why EMTV was reporting on court proceedings against Australian businessman Jamie Pang. Sincha Dimara explained the coverage was not in contempt, but was routine editorial coverage of Pang as a foreign investor, businessman, and sporting personality.
Pacific Freedom Forum condemns mistreatment of Solomon Islands media during protests
Journalists were attacked while covering protests in Solomon Islands.