| April 19, 2021
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Now more than ever, citizens need access to trusted news sources. This programme will support the important work being undertaken by media throughout East Central Africa and Southeast Asiaâ, said Vincent Peyrègne, WAN-IFRA CEO. â
Our Norwegian members have consistently championed WAN-IFRAâs work to promote media freedom globally, and we are gratified that we may continue to amplify this work through the support from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.â
The Strengthening Independent Media programme will allow for an expansion of the sector-leading Women in News (WIN) programme into the new markets of The Philippines and Indonesia, while building on existing programme activities to increase womenâs voices and leadership in the news in Myanmar, Vietnam, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.