The CEO of a global media organization said: “These devastating funding cuts leave a vacuum in some of the world’s most fragile information environments. Independent journalism is a cornerstone of democracy – without it, we cannot have human rights or freedom. We know local media are creative, innovative and used to making the most of limited resources, and often it takes only a small amount of support to ensure their survival. Urgent investment will prevent the total erosion of trusted local news and information where it’s needed most.”
Date: 6/26
Region: Global
Country: Global
Topic: Governance & Rights
Policy Lens: Democracy & Governance
Entry Type: Field Observation
Additional Context: This quote comes from the Internews report, "Crisis in Journalism: The Impact of the U.S. Government Funding Cuts on Global Media" published in June 2025. The research was led by Internews Europe in close collaboration with three consortia of media development organizations brought together under the European Commission’s Thematic Framework Partnership Agreement for Human Rights and Democracy. The researchers gathered information through direct interviews and surveys with frontline media partners.
This quote is attributed to Simon Bishop, CEO of BBC Media Action.
Source: Internews