New CFOM Podcast episode released: SLAPPS – the “chilling” law suits activists say are restricting journalism and limiting freedom of speech
The fifth episode of the CFOM podcast has just been launched on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. In this episode of the podcast, we talk to three experts about the impact that Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs) are having on press freedom in the...
New CFOM podcast episode just launched
The new episode of the CFOM podcast has just launched. In episode two, we talk to Lucy Westcott, director of the Emergencies Department at the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) a role which sees her supporting and advising reporters in some of the most dangerous...
CFOM and Migration Research Group host ‘Migration in the Media’ panel event
On 6 December, the Migration Research Group (MRG) and CFOM hosted a joint event focusing on 'Migration in the Media'. The event brought together journalists and academics to discuss the changing media narrative of the migration and asylum system. The event was hosted...
UNESCO Chair takes part in ‘Future of Media and Communications Forum’
The UNESCO Chair on Media Freedom, Journalism Safety and the Issue of Impunity, Professor Jackie Harrison, took part in the 'Future of Media and Communication' Forum that was organised by the Center for Defending Freedom of Journalists (CDFJ). Above image: Professor...
CFOM to launch seminar series in September
In September, CFOM will launch their seminar series. The CFOM seminar series will feature speakers talking about issues concerning journalism safety and media freedom. The seminar series will be hosted online. Below you can find information on our speakers along with...