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World Press Freedom Canada and Journalists for Human Rights have long been advocates for a free and independent press as the bedrock of a healthy democracy and protector of human rights. We oppose government secrecy and censorship; advocate for transparency and accountability, and denounce the demagogic politician’s use of media manipulation and control.
But as we mark World Press Freedom Day, we now confront another threat: the flood of disinformation and misinformation on social media.
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A Canadian journalist who risked imprisonment to report on the oppression of Uyghurs in China is one of two people who have received a top award from the advocacy group World Press Freedom Canada (WPFC). Nathan VanderKlippe, the Globe and Mail’s China correspondent, reported on the mass incarceration of the Uyghur Muslim minority group, the separation of families, and the severe application of family laws including forced sterilization. He received this award specifically for his unveiling of forced labour and the removal of Uyghurs from their home region of Xinjiang to work in factories elsewhere. VanderKlippe was followed and evaded attempts to physically prevent him from approaching restricted areas and taking photos.
Postmedia s Kim Bolan honoured with World Press Freedom lifetime achievement award Staff Reporter © Provided by Vancouver Sun Postmedia crime reporter Kim Bolan has been honoured with a lifetime achievement award by World Press Freedom Canada. Veteran Postmedia reporter Kim Bolan has been recognized with a lifetime achievement award by World Press Freedom Canada. On Sunday, the Ottawa-based advocacy group awarded its Spencer Moore award for lifetime achievement to Bolan in recognition of her long-time work in the pursuit of press freedom. Bolan, an award-winning investigative reporter, has covered and uncovered countless stories on organized crime and gang slayings during her 37-year career at The Vancouver Sun.