One Thing Guardian Staff Have Done to Defend Press Freedom… and One Thing You Can Do
What does defending press freedom mean in practice? We asked people across the Guardian to tell us something they have done to protect it this past year. The range of responses will likely surprise you.
TL;DR
- Guardian staff across various departments have undertaken actions to protect press freedom over the past year.
- These actions include investigating human rights abuses, developing secure messaging for sources, and defending libel cases.
- Efforts also involved amplifying independent journalists in challenging environments and ensuring advertiser support for vital reporting.
- Journalists have reported from war zones like Ukraine, navigated restrictive privacy laws, and exposed corporate and state misconduct.
- The article highlights the personal toll on whistleblowers and the importance of protecting their identities.
- The Guardian appeals to readers for financial support to continue its mission of independent journalism.