#UKMFF2026
Today marks the UK launch of the Safety of Journalists 2026 report, bringing together key organisations to discuss issues including media capture, transnational repression, and the political dimensions of the findings.

Read the full report ⬇️
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#UKMFF2026.
March 6, 2026 at 3:56 PM
PEN International is at the Media Freedom Forum today, connecting with partners and allies across the media freedom movement.

Thanks to International Bar Association, The Foreign Policy Centre and Justice for Journalists Foundation.

#UKMediaFreedomForum #UKMFF2026.
March 6, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Attending #UKMediaFreedomForum at the City St George’s, University of London along with our partners and the form co-organisers @fpcthinktank.bsky.social
#UKMFF2026
March 5, 2026 at 11:27 AM
🔵 Starting shortly | #UKMFF2026

Day Two of the UK Media Freedom Forum 2026

Opening conversation between
@skcoughtrie.bsky.social
and @emilythornberry.bsky.social MP
March 6, 2026 at 9:37 AM
🟢 Now at #UKMFF2026

Media Freedom Fair & networking reception, followed by remarks from Baroness Helena Kennedy LT KC.
March 5, 2026 at 4:56 PM
🟣 Starting soon | #UKMFF2026

Launching the Centre for Journalism & Democracy

Opening: melbunce.bsky.social

Chair: Prof Julie Posetti

Speakers: jodieginsberg.bsky.social, Prof Jane Martinson, Prof Inderjeet Parmar & Lea Hellmueller

Closing: Prof Karen Fowler Watt
March 5, 2026 at 4:14 PM
🔴Now #UKMFF2026 - Countering #SLAPPs: UK Legislation & Press Freedom

Opening presentation by: nikwilliams.bsky.social (indexoncensorship.org)

Chair: Charlie Holt (clidef.bsky.social)

Speakers: mirandaoccrp.bsky.social, joshih.bsky.social, Sirin Kale (The Guardian) & Rupert Cowper-Coles (RPC)
March 5, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Now!!! | #UKMFF2026

Safeguarding Press Freedom Against Legal Threats

Chair: Amy Brouillette
(@globalfreemedia.bsky.social)

Speakers: Tarja Turtia, Can Yeginsu & Ambassador Katja Pehrman
March 5, 2026 at 2:06 PM
🟢 Starting shortly | #UKMFF2026

Independent Media in Conflict-Affected Regions

Chair: Sir John Whittingdale MP

Speakers: Sergiy Tomilenko, Liz Gibbons & @doughtystintl.bsky.social

Intervention by Renaud Gaudin De Villaine
March 5, 2026 at 12:10 PM
🔵 Starting shortly | #UKMFF2026

Session 1
Beyond Borders: Journalists & #TransnationalRepression

Chair: Simon Papuashvili ( @iphr.bsky.social)

Speakers: @alsuk.bsky.social, Michela Wrong, Aidar Botagarov, Renaud Gaudin De Villaine & Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC

Intervention by Izzy Cutts (FPC)
March 5, 2026 at 10:50 AM
🔵 Starting now | #UKMFF2026

Opening of the UK Media Freedom Forum 2026

Welcome remarks:
Vafa Fati-zade (Justice for Journalists Foundation) & Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC

Keynote:
Chris Elmore MP
Parliamentary Under-Secretary, FCDO

#MediaFreedom #PressFreedom
March 5, 2026 at 9:33 AM
If you’re joining us, don’t forget to use #UKMediaFreedomForum 2026 & #UKMFF2026 and tag us in your posts.
🔎 Full programme: mediafreedomforum.co.uk
UK Media Freedom Forum
Tuesday 05 and Wednesday 06 March 2026, City St George’s, University of London.
mediafreedomforum.co.uk
March 4, 2026 at 6:18 PM
🚨 Tomorrow we kick off the #UKMFF2026

We’re looking forward to welcoming you for two days focused on #MediaFreedom and democratic resilience.

We begin with opening remarks from Vafa Fati-Zade & Caoilfhionn Gallagher KC + keynote from Minister Chris Elmore MP.

See you there!!!
March 4, 2026 at 6:18 PM
🎉 We’re excited to announce that Day One of #UKMFF2026 will wrap up with a Media Freedom Fair.
🗓️ 5 March | 17:00–18:30

Meet the organisations defending #MediaFreedom and supporting journalists across the UK & beyond.

🔗 Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
March 3, 2026 at 10:31 AM
🚨 Announcing Session 7 of #UKMFF2026
🗓️ 6 March | 15:50–16:50

Next Steps: Resilience Mechanisms – What is Working and Where?

In a landscape shaped by political pressure, #Disinformation & economic fragility, how do we strengthen #MediaFreedom?

🔗 Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
March 2, 2026 at 12:40 PM
🚨 UK launch of the 2026 Annual Report of the Council of Europe’s Safety of Journalists Platform at the #UKMFF2026
🗓️ 6 March | 15:30–15:50

Monitoring threats, media capture & #TransnationalRepression.

🔗 Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
March 2, 2026 at 12:36 PM
🚨 Session 6 | #UKMFF2026
Media Literacy & Local News as a Democratic Defence
🗓️ 6 March | 14:00–15:10

As civic trust declines, #LocalNews and #MediaLiteracy are becoming essential democratic safeguards.

🔗 Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
February 27, 2026 at 11:37 AM
🚨 Alongside the main programme, day two of the #UKMFF2026 will feature 3 parallel workshops designed to equip participants with tools to support #MediaFreedom in practice.
🗓️ Friday 6 March | 12:00 - 13:00

Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/

🔗 Full programme: mediafreedomforum.co.uk
February 25, 2026 at 12:36 PM
🚨 Day Two of the #UKMFF2026
🗓️ Friday 6 March

Opening: @skcoughtrie.bsky.social(FPC) in conversation with @emilythornberry.bsky.social MP.

Then Session 5: Defending Democracy- Countering #Disinformation & Navigating #AI.

Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
February 25, 2026 at 12:25 PM
🚨 Announcing Session 4 of the #UKMFF2026
Countering #SLAPPs: UK Legislation & Press Freedom
🗓️ 5 March | 15:10–16:20

How can the UK strengthen protections against #SLAPPs and defend #MediaFreedom?
mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
February 23, 2026 at 4:29 PM
🚨 Announcing Session 3 of the #UKMFF2026
Strengthening Global Responses to Legal Threats
🗓️ 5 March | 14:00–14:50

As legal threats against #Journalists grow worldwide, this session explores practical international solutions.
mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
February 23, 2026 at 4:23 PM
🚨 Announcing Session 2 of the #UKMFF2026
Independent Media in Conflict-Affected Regions
🗓️ 5 March | 12:00–13:00

Independent media document #HumanRights abuses & counter propaganda in conflict zones — often at immense risk.

mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
February 20, 2026 at 2:19 PM
🚨 Announcing Session 1 of the #UKMFF2026
Beyond Borders: Journalists & Transnational Repression
🗓️ 5 March | 10:30–11:40

As #MediaFreedom faces growing cross-border threats, we examine how regimes silence journalists beyond their borders.

Register: mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/
February 19, 2026 at 3:16 PM
📣 Register for the UK Media Freedom Forum 2026
🗓️ 5–6 March | 📍 London + online

To secure your place, complete the in-person or online registration form below. (Attending both days? Please register for each day separately.)

🔗 mediafreedomforum.co.uk/registration/

#UKMFF2026 #MediaFreedom
February 16, 2026 at 10:35 AM
📣Register your interest in the UK Media Freedom Forum 2026: forms.gle/Sh6FxLkjNmuu...

🗓️ 5–6 March | 📍@citystgeorges.bsky.social + online

🌐 Visit mediafreedomforum.co.uk for programme + updates

@ibahri.bsky.social JFJ #UKMFF2026
February 6, 2026 at 2:31 PM