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Ukrainian journalists in Russian prisons: let’s keep fighting for them
On Thursday October 10, it became known that a Ukrainian journalist, Victoria Roshchyna died in a Russian prison. She was reporting for different Ukrainian media as well as Radio Free Europe. Victoria disappeared in August 2023 while reporting from Russian-occupied...
Will Kamala Harris face the sexist backlash?
Are women suited to leadership roles in politics? Ideally, this question should be redundant in the contemporary world where women from varied backgrounds have made their mark in virtually every field, be it science, technology, commerce, health, administration, arts...
Woodland wonders: A journey of connection in Grand Marais
It was like pandemonium shortly after we arrived Grand Marais, a little suburban community that lies on the shores of Lake Superior in Minnesota. After getting out of the van I stood in awe - holding extra pairs of sneakers in my left hand while strapping my backpack...
The 2024 WPI Fellowship experience.
The 59th cohort of the World Press Institute has spent the last six weeks participating in a whirlwind experience. Travelling to various parts of the United States of America to fully immerse themselves in US culture, an understanding of media freedom, and the...
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Remembering Catharine Johnston Westlake
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Catharine Johnston Westlake, who left us peacefully on April 26, 2024. Catharine’s enduring legacy in journalism and the arts continues to inspire. Her commitment to the World ...