Pacific Freedom Forum

We are a network of journalists and media practitioners who believe truth in journalism and citizens access to information is key for strong Pacific futures.

[Pacific Freedom Forum @ForumPacific]

PFF believes that free press is a key component in any democracy and any moves to keep public information out of the public domain is a threat to the human rights of citizens.
Join us in celebrating #WorldPressFreedomDay

Full statement: 👇🏾👇🏾
https://t.co/7QS3MoTUqD

#WPFD2022

[CIVICUS Monitor @CIVICUSMonitor]

🇫🇯 #Fiji: The authorities continue to obstruct the exercise of fundamental freedoms

➡️Draconian media laws fuel climate of fear
➡️Press heavily restricted during China’s visit
➡️Human rights defenders vilified by PM

Our latest #civicspace update: https://t.co/jLxUm3kXUk

[Jemima Garrett @jemimagar]

Congrats to @solsmasi for standing up for #mediafreedom as restrictions are placed on questions during the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. You have the support of journalists across the region @mmfforum @ForumPacific @withMEAA @ifjasiapacific @ginakekea @DorothyWickham

[Dorothy Wickham @melanesianius]

Prime Minister Sogavare has given his assurance that his government respects the role of the media in Solomon Islands, now I call on him to put his words into action! Open your doors and let's work for Solomon Islands!
@StefArmbruster @sueahearn @tarcisius_tara

[Humphrey Fellowship Program @HumphreyProgram]

On this #WorldPressFreedomDay , we recognize and celebrate all our #HumphreyFellows and #HumphreyAlumni journalists who passionately work to protect press freedom and actively risk their lives to bring accurate news to the world🌎🎙️🎥 📰#pressfreedom #journalism #humanrights

[Leanne Jorari @LSJorari]

I can relate to at least two of these situations and I know other #PNG female journos can as well. #PressFreedom

[UNHumanRightsPacific @OHCHR_Pacific]

Journalists & social media bloggers are amongst #HumanRights defenders in the Pacific subjected to online threats,trolling,cyber-bullying,doxing,harassment &smear campaigns. Some countries have attempted 2 silence online speech and limit information flows&expression #PressFreedom

[UNHumanRightsPacific @OHCHR_Pacific]

📢 #WorldPressFreedomDay Freedom of expression, right to peaceful assembly, association, right to information and participation are not fully in place in all Pacific Island Countries. Restrictions on these freedoms hinder the work of journalists & other human rights defenders.

[Priscilla Ragu @ragupriscilla]

Happy #WorldPressFreedomDay2022 #MediaUnderDigitalSiege

[Pacific Freedom Forum @ForumPacific]

The Pacific Freedom Forum (PFF) is pleased to announce its new Chair, Robert Iroga of the Solomon Islands.
Iroga, the former co-chair for Melanesia, takes up the leadership role from outgoing Chair @carreondet who will continue to serve as Micronesia Co-Chair.
#Pacific

[Dan McGarry @VanuatuDan]

Today is World Press Freedom Day.
It’s also World Tuna Day.

Like tuna, the free press in the Pacific is:

- Great for you
- Consumed by all
- Sometimes over-processed
- Taken for granted
- Hunted relentlessly
- Dying

[Pacific Freedom Forum @ForumPacific]

"It's our job as journalists to make sure that we are accurate in what we report and that we hold those in power accountable." - Monica Miller, Veteran Journalist and @ForumPacific Co-Chair (Polynesia)

https://t.co/c9dLdY7QgZ

[IFJ @IFJGlobal]

📢#WPFD2022: On World Press Freedom Day we demand strict regulations that prohibit the surveillance of #journalists and recognise the inviolability of their communications.
https://t.co/d55SHBP7Yl

[lagipoiva @lagipoiva]

The countdown begins.
#wpfd2022

[Stefan Armbruster @StefArmbruster]

Aust journalists’ union condemns actions of #PNG’s EMTV towards journalists as assault on workers’ rights and #mediafreedom.

@ifjasiapacific
@RNZPacific
@radioaustralia
@ForumPacific
@RSF_AsiaPacific
@newsroom_the
@ForumSEC
@pacmedcentre
@JN_Institute
@OceaniaJournal

[Jemima Garrett @jemimagar]

Great to see @withMEAA standing with #PNG #media colleagues. Media freedom is hard won and fragile @PACNEWS2 @ForumPacific @RSF_inter #Pacific #MediaFreedom

[INTEGRITY FIJI @integrity_fiji]

Pacific Govts must prioritise anti-corruption efforts by holding leaders accountable,opening up civic space.. &clamping down corrupt businesses.@PacIsNewsAssn
@Pacjn1 @PacmasTraining @newsroom_the
@ForumPacific @RNZPacific
https://t.co/wTbFs1VLlj via @anticorruption

[Jemima Garrett @jemimagar]

Great to see Pacific media colleagues standing up to support respected PNG news manager Sincha Dimara suspeneded for doing her job. #mediafreedom #Pacific

[Pacific Freedom Forum @ForumPacific]

EMTV suspension must be reversed

The Pacific Freedom Forum joins our Pacific and Papua New Guinea media colleagues in condemnation of the unjust suspension this week of EMTV’s Head of News, Sincha Dimara.

Full statement: 👇🏾👇🏾
https://t.co/hiQgJ0Dwem

#MediaFreedom