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In remembrance: civil society members and journalists mark International Day to End Impunity; demand investigation into the cases of slain journalists

In remembrance: civil society members and journalists mark International Day to End Impunity; demand investigation into the cases of slain journalists

November 3, 2015
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Islamabad, 2nd November 2015: The lack of consequences for those who target journalists in Pakistan is resulting in increasing violence against the members of media fraternity; this sentiment echoed in the statements made by a small group of journalists and civil society actors gathered in Islamabad to mark the International Day to End…

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Media Matters for Democracy to commemorate International Day to End Impunity and host a vigil to remember the fallen heroes of journalism in Pakistan

Media Matters for Democracy to commemorate International Day to End Impunity and host a vigil to remember the fallen heroes of journalism in Pakistan

November 1, 2015
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What: A vigil to commemorate the International Day to End Impunity and remember our fallen heroes When: 2nd Nov at 6:00 PM Where: F6-Chowk Islamabad Access to information and freedom of expression are the two main strengths of democratic societies. Without information, societies cannot develop to make informed decisions. Without information, the political and economic growths…

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#JournoSafePK Alert: A tribal journalist Abdul Azam Shinwari working for State news agency, APP, shot in Hayattabad

#JournoSafePK Alert: A tribal journalist Abdul Azam Shinwari working for State news agency, APP, shot in Hayattabad

September 10, 2015
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Via Dawn.com PESHAWAR/LANDI KOTAL: A tribal journalist hailing from Khyber Agency sustained injuries when an unidentified person opened firing on him in the limits of Hayatabad police station here late on Tuesday, police said. The tribal journalist Abdul Azam Shinwari, a resident of Landi Kotal, works for the state news agency APP and Pakistan Television.…

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#JournoSafePK Alert: Senior Journalist Aftab Alam Shot Dead in Karachi; 2 media workers die in 3 attacks within 24 hours

#JournoSafePK Alert: Senior Journalist Aftab Alam Shot Dead in Karachi; 2 media workers die in 3 attacks within 24 hours

September 9, 2015
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KARACHI, 9 September 2015: Senior journalist Aftab Alam was shot dead by two armed assailants in North Karachi. Aftab Alam was critically injured during the attack and breathed his last in Abbasi Shaheed Hospital while being treated. This is the 3rd attack on media workers within the span of 24 hours. On 8th September Geo…

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#JournoSafePK Alert: Arshid Ali Jaffery Geo Staffer succumbs to death after an attack on GEO DSNG Van

#JournoSafePK Alert: Arshid Ali Jaffery Geo Staffer succumbs to death after an attack on GEO DSNG Van

September 8, 2015
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KARACHI, 8th September 2015: Geo News’s satellite engineer succumbed to injuries after receiving seven bullets in an attack on Geo’s DSNG Van. According to details, here gunmen open fire on the channel’s DSNG van parked on Shaheed-e-Millat Road, Karachi. Arshid Ali Jaffery was seriously injured and driver of the DSNG van received bullets in his…

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#JournoSafePK Alert: Killers of slain journalist Irshad Mastoi have been arrested in Quetta, claims security agencies

#JournoSafePK Alert: Killers of slain journalist Irshad Mastoi have been arrested in Quetta, claims security agencies

September 1, 2015
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Via Dawn.com QUETTA: Security agencies and police have arrested two high-profile ‘target killers’ involved in the murder of two journalists and an accountant in Quetta along with other terrorist activities. Security sources say the accused belonged to a banned militant outfit. Balochistan Home Minister Mir Safaraz Bugti during a press conference at the Home Ministry…

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UNESCO’s Director Ms. Vibeke Jensen visits the training sessions at MMfD; appreciates the tireless efforts of the team to make women journalists safer online

UNESCO’s Director Ms. Vibeke Jensen visits the training sessions at MMfD; appreciates the tireless efforts of the team to make women journalists safer online

August 21, 2015
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Islamabad, 21 August 2015: Speaking on the occasion of certificate distribution among the participants, Ms. Vibeke Jensen, UNESCO Representative highlighted the significant role of female journalists in contributing to educate and inform the citizens towards a peaceful, developed and democratic society. She said that with the introduction of digital technologies and the high numbers of users…

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A help-desk for women journalists set up at Media Matters for Democracy to help them deal with digital security and online harassment issues

A help-desk for women journalists set up at Media Matters for Democracy to help them deal with digital security and online harassment issues

August 21, 2015
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Islamabad, 21 August 2015: A digital safety helpdesk to assist women in media dealing with issues of digital security or online harassment has been set up at a local media development organisation, Media Matters for Democracy, in Islamabad. The creation of digital security help desk has followed the conclusion of a series of two digital…

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Second day of Digital Security workshop concludes; MMfD sets up virtual help desk for women (journalists and bloggers in particular) at Media Matters for Democracy

Second day of Digital Security workshop concludes; MMfD sets up virtual help desk for women (journalists and bloggers in particular) at Media Matters for Democracy

August 19, 2015
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Islamabad, 19 August 2015: MMfD announces the setting up of a virtual help-desk for women in media facing digital security issues at the conclusion of two day workshop on digital security for women journalists and bloggers. The help-desk would operate virtually through MMfD’s website www.mediamatters.pk and would also be physically hosted at the organisational office.…

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MMfD-UNESCO Digital Security Workshop ‘Connected and Safe’ Starts in Islamabad

MMfD-UNESCO Digital Security Workshop ‘Connected and Safe’ Starts in Islamabad

August 18, 2015
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Two day digital security workshop for women journalists and bloggers Connected and Safe started at Media Matters for Democracy today [18 August 2015]. The workshop is being conducted with support from UNESCO Pakistan and brings together 15 journalists, bloggers and other media professionals to discuss issues related to digital threats. The workshop was attended by…

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Media Matters for Democracy was founded by a group of journalists geared towards media development and digital rights in Dec 2014. Over the years, after a number of likeminded individuals came on board, we have now become a team of journalists, activists, techies, designers, researchers, and lawyers striving together for a progressive media, communications, and digital spaces.

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