IAB CONDEMNS ATTACK ON JOURNALISTS IN BRAZIL
ASOCIACIÓN INTERNACIONAL DE RADIODIFUSIÓN | AIR
IAB CONDEMNS ATTACK ON JOURNALISTS IN BRAZIL
The International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) strongly condemns the attack on Jéssica
Aquino, a reporter for TV Arapuan (a Band affiliate in Paraíba) which occurred while she was
broadcasting live from the Central Market in João Pessoa on Friday, May 29, 2026.
The journalist was ambushed and physically assaulted during the broadcast of the programme
Tribuna Livre, being pushed and struck, which forced her to interrupt her segment in a state ...
ON THE 19TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLOSURE OF RCTV, IAB RECALLS THE OBLIGATION TO COMPLY WITH THE JUDGMENT OF THE INTER-AMERICAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
IAB on RCTV 19th year ASOCIACIÓN INTERNACIONAL DE RADIODIFUSIÓN | AIR
Nineteen years after the closure of Radio Caracas Televisión (RCTV), which occurred on May 27,
2007, the International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) recalls that this act constituted a grave
violation of Freedom of Expression, informational pluralism, and the fundamental principles of a
democratic society.
IAB highlights that the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, in its judgment of June 22, 2015,
declared the international responsibility of the Venezuelan State for the ...
IAB STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE MURDER OF JOURNALIST MATEO PÉREZ IN COLOMBIA
ASOCIACIÓN INTERNACIONAL DE RADIODIFUSIÓN | AIR
IAB STRONGLY CONDEMNS THE MURDER OF JOURNALIST MATEO PÉREZ IN COLOMBIA
The International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) condemns in the strongest possible terms the murder of Colombian journalist Mateo Pérez (24 years old), whose body was recovered in a rural area of the municipality of Briceño, Antioquia, after having been reported missing since May 5.
IAB expresses its deep consternation over this crime, which mourns Colombian journalism and constitutes an ...
World Broadcasting Unions Celebrates World Press Freedom Day
For Immediate Release
WBU Statement on 2026 World Press Freedom Day
PRESS RELEASE - World Broadcasting Unions Celebrates World Press Freedom Day
TORONTO, ON — May 1, 2026 — The News Committee of the World Broadcasting Unions (WBU) is celebrating World Press Freedom Day, May 3, 2026, at an inflection point. Journalists across the world are reporting amid unprecedented levels of danger and fake news distribution. From every corner of the world, journalists continue to risk their lives to ensure the world has access to verified, unbiased information.
The ...
EBU appoints Annsofi Eriksson as Chief Technology Officer
The EBU has appointed Annsofi Eriksson as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), starting on 1 October. Annsofi brings more than 20 years of international experience in IT leadership, digital transformation and technology strategy, and joins from Sveriges Radio, where she serves as CIO and Director of Technology. In her new role, she will lead the EBU’s work across technology, AI and platforms, helping to strengthen collaboration with Members and partners and ensuring public service media can innovate and thrive in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
The ...