We believe that free, independent and trustworthy press are essential to developing more inclusive, healthier, more democratic societies.
To contact our communications team, email us at ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼MA.Comms@bbc.co.uk
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Statements and press releases
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Our statement on the continued detention of Htet Htet Khine
It has been a year since the sentencing of our freelance producer and presenter, Htet Htet Khine, in Myanmar -
Our statement on the passing of George Alagiah
ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Media Action mourns the loss of George Alagiah, who was our former trustee and dedicated supporter. -
Goodbye Caroline, hello Simon - behind the scenes with our CEOs
On 11 July, we said goodbye to our CEO of 14 years, Caroline Nursey OBE, upon her retirement and welcomed Simon Bishop as our new CEO. Read their reflections on the opportunities and challenges. -
ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Media Action appoints new Chief Executive Officer
ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Media Action has appointed Simon Bishop as its new Chief Executive Officer. Simon assumes the post on 21 June. Caroline Nursey OBE, who has been Chief Executive Officer for 14 years, will retire on 11 July 2023. -
ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Media Action launches Living Climate Change Africa podcast
Our new podcast shares the challenges of those on the frontlines of climate change in East Africa - tune in! -
ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Media Action CEO announces retirement
After more than 13 years with the ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼'s international charity, Caroline Nursey OBE will retire in spring 2023. -
Our statement on the sentencing of Htet Htet Khine
ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Media Action is alarmed at the sentencing of our freelance producer to three years of hard labour in Myanmar, and concerned for her safety. -
Our statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Media Action joins the rest of the ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ family in offering deep condolences to The Royal Family. -
Storytelling for impact: Navrangi returns in a colourful second series for web
ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Media Action’s one-of-a-kind drama which examines sanitation issues alongside other life and love in the neighbourhood – has launched on YouTube. -
We stand in solidarity with public interest media and journalists covering the war in Ukraine. Read the Perugia declaration for Ukraine (leads to a third party site).
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Our statement on Ukraine
We call on all sides to respect the critical role of free and impartial media, and to ensure the safety of journalists working in areas of conflict. -
Our statement on Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's release
We are happy and relieved to hear Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is safely back in the UK and has been reunited with her family. -
Remembering Kate Mitchell
Our statement on the loss of our beloved colleague. -
Living Climate Change: six unheard stories
Alongside the COP26 climate conference, a new ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Media Action film series supported by Wellcome is telling stories from the frontlines of climate change. -
Radio challenging attitudes on disability: The return of Story Story
Our popular radio drama reflecting the lives of ordinary Nigerians is back on air across sub-Saharan Africa with a new focus – to transform attitudes around people with disabilities, with storylines, actors and writers that reflect their experiences. -
Information is critical in the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
As the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan deepens, the right of all Afghan people to trustworthy information must be upheld. Crisis after crisis around the world has shown that as humanitarian needs escalate, people must have timely, relevant, and accurate information as well as food, water and shelter to help them survive and cope. -
Media development organisations join forces to support public interest media in crisis
A ÁùºÏ¿ª½±¼Ç¼ Media Action-led consortium launches an unprecedented collaboration in Sierra Leone, Bangladesh and Ethiopia to support public interest media.