Media (23rd – 27th June 2025)
| Independent media outlets worldwide are facing an unprecedented crisis, as revealed in an in-depth report released Friday, which found that the 2025 U.S. aid cuts—removal of $150 million in annual support—triggered widespread closures, layoffs, and a surge in disinformation across dozens of countries. https://bit.ly/446tFPu The Cambodian Centre for Independent Media (CCIM) has released a new report highlighting gender-based challenges faced by women journalists, including the lack of women in leadership roles and visible female role models in the media sector. https://bit.ly/446jqdR Press freedom in Cambodia continues to deteriorate amid rising legal threats, shrinking funds, and tighter restrictions, a report by the Cambodian Center for Independent Media (CCIM) revealed, indicating a landscape of fear for media practitioners. The 2024 report also highlights the struggle of female reporters, calling for urgent reforms and stronger protections. |
