Our Approach

A free, independent media ecosystem that provides critical information and holds power to account is an essential cornerstone of democracy. The law is integral to protecting and upholding human rights. These pillars of free, fair and informed societies depend upon each other to fully achieve their purpose.

We are uniquely positioned to combine our extensive expertise in journalism and the law in building the resilience of independent media globally. We provide a wide range of free legal services, training and resources to counter threats to journalists, bolster the sustainability of news outlets and strengthen the support of media freedom organisations.

Independent media face unprecedented challenges. From targeted attacks designed to silence or discredit critical reporting to disrupted business models driven by rapid advances in technology and changes in news consumption, the need to protect a free press has never been greater.

Unlike other organisations, we are both a key media development and media freedom actor. Our work to bolster the resilience of independent media encompasses media development programmes for journalists and newsrooms, alongside collaborating with all those at the forefront of creating an environment that supports a free press. From training journalists to adopt the highest editorial standards and building the resilience and sustainability of news outlets, to working with governments to strengthen media freedom frameworks, our holistic approach is wide-ranging and honed from our legacy of work.

We use data insights to drive and iterate our programming and products, responding to critical and current issues with the most relevant tools. Additionally, we provide data-driven insights to investors, corporates, media and legal professionals, empowering them to play a positive role within society.