Last year was a bloodbath for journalists

It’s no secret that being a journalist can be a hazardous job. But the numbers are stark: last year was the deadliest on record for the press. It’s not just about numbers, though – it’s about the people who won’t back down, even when their lives are on the line. They’re the ones who keep pushing for the truth, no matter what.

The stakes are high

When journalists are silenced, it’s not just their voices that are lost – it’s the stories they would’ve told, the corruption they would’ve exposed, and the truth they would’ve uncovered. It’s a vicious cycle: the more journalists are targeted, the less likely we are to get the whole story. And that’s exactly what some people want.

It won’t be easy, but we can’t let the truth become a casualty. We need to keep pushing for it, even when it’s hard. Don’t expect it to get easier anytime soon, but that’s no excuse to give up. The truth is worth fighting for, and journalists are the ones on the front lines.