WBU Statement Calling for Commitment to Media Freedom and Independence in Times of Crisis
The World Broadcasting Unions (WBU) urgently calls for guaranteed commitments on protecting media independence and safeguarding freedom of expression during global crises.
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WBU Statement of Support for ABS-CBN
The World Broadcasting Unions (WBU) stands with ABS-CBN, the Philippines’ largest television broadcaster after the Philippine House of Representatives vote to shut down permanently its free television and radio services.
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Statement of Commitment by WBU – Implementation of the Global Media for DRR Project
The World Broadcasting Unions (WBU) welcome and accept the United Nations Office of Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) invitation to implement the Global Media for Disaster Risk Reduction (GMDRR) project. We view this partnership as a step in the right direction of putting media at the heart of climate change adaptation, building resilience, and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) worldwide.
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