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Despite the challenges independent media outlets are facing in the Middle East, our partners at Arab Reporters for Investigative Journalism (ARIJ) continue to deliver vital, unbiased information. With support from Brave Media, they are working to strengthen the resilience of independent media across the region. Hear from Saja Mortada from ARIJ on why their work and #BraveMedia matter. 📱 https://bbc.in/4kGPESA #PublicInterestMedia #independentjournalism

The concentration of media ownership in the UK has long been a challenge for democratic participation, local representation, and public accountability. A handful of corporations and institutions set the agenda for national conversations, shaping public understanding of issues in ways that often fail to reflect the lived realities of communities across the country. At the same time, public service media, while valued for its role in civic life, remains structurally centralised, limiting opportunities for localised and diverse storytelling.

At The Digital Dialogue summit in Islamabad, experts called for equitable Internet access, unveiled the Pakistan Digital Transformation Report 2024, and explored solutions for fostering digital rights...