World Press Freedom Day: How the Thomson Reuters Foundation supports independent media and journalists
Today marks World Press Freedom Day. It comes at a time when press freedom has been declining around the world for over a decade, with COVID-19 further being exploited as a pretext to stifle critical reporting and with the safety of journalists worsening year after year. In this piece, the Foundation highlights its ongoing efforts to support media freedom and independent journalism around the world.
China prepares new sexual harassment safeguards for women
China, a country where men dominate the top echelons of politics and business ranks 107th among 153 countries in the World Economic Forum's annual ranking on global gender equality
Tennis-WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng concerns
The WTA's decision to walk away from one of its biggest markets was applauded by many leading figures in the tennis world but could cost the association millions of dollars
WTA says Chinese tennis star's call with Olympic chief is not enough
Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai confirms safety after current and former tennis players joined calls seeking to confirm her wellbeing amid allegations that an ex-Chinese government official sexually assaulted the player
Digital world seen moving into 'authoritarian space'
Governments from China to the United States are increasingly monitoring or restricting online spaces, tech experts told the Trust Conference
LGBT+ businesses help spearhead Britain's economic recovery
LGBT+ businesses in Britain are revitalising local economies and offering a path to post-COVID economic recovery
Tuvalu minister stands in sea to film COP26 speech to show climate change
Images of the minister standing in a suit and tie at a lectern set up in the sea have been shared widely on social media, drawing attention to Tuvalu's struggle against rising sea levels
China says it must consider food and energy security when curbing emissions
The statement came as severe energy shortages in China threaten to overshadow Beijing's efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions
South Africa to call on rich nations to do more at COP26
The UN climate summit must re-establish trust between developing and developed nations, by ensuring financial commitments are honoured, says environment minister
Africa urged to wake up to growing state surveillance threat
From surveillance to censorship, a new report warns Africans to be aware of laws encroaching on their privacy rights