RNW Media is an international media development organisation based in Haarlem, the Netherlands, dedicated to harnessing the power of independent digital media to uphold human rights and advance the public good.
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RNW Media has launched the Digital Transformation Assessment, a free tool that helps independent media navigate digital and organisational change. Each participant receives a personalised report with a Digital Transformation Score, insights, and practical next steps to drive lasting transformation.
Since 7 October 2023, over 200 Palestinian journalists have been killed, as independent voices are systematically silenced. RNW Media stands with these journalists, providing training, resources, and support to protect those who bear witness to the truth.
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the media landscape, journalism is confronted with the critical challenge of upholding the principles of humanity, inclusivity, and gender justice. In response, RNW Media, in collaboration with Campaign for Good and Yayasan Gemilang Sehat Indonesia, convened a seminar titled “Inclusive and Gender-Sensitive Journalism in the AI Era for SRHR Issues”
Digital Media Shakers spotlights bold voices in independent media. Up next: Mais Katt, a journalist, editor and trainer redefining inclusive, accountable journalism across the Arab region.
Under the theme "Tackling Disinformation as a Threat to Democracy, Human Rights and Security – with Truth Shield 360°," RNW Media hosted the first series of the Digital Media Impact Summit (DMIS 2025) virtually on July 21.
Digital Media Shakers highlights bold voices shaping public interest and independent media. Up next: Sruthi Gottipati, journalist turned founder of Spot On, a video-first, social-native platform delivering news from India in 60 seconds or less.
The EU has played a key role in shaping the global information landscape through regulation—but without decisive action, the consequences will ripple far beyond Europe, especially in the Global South.
As we attend the AI for Good Global Summit this week in Geneva from July 8-11, two questions have been playing on our mind – AI for good for whom, and who gets to decide?
RNW Media's series, Digital Media Shakers, highlights bold voices shaping public interest and independent media. Next up: Laurens Vreekamp, design thinker and media trainer for journalists and organisations.
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Our free Digital Transformation Assessment is designed to help you understand where your organisation stands today—and where it can go tomorrow.
Launched during the 2025 Digital Media Impact Summit (DMIS), this initiative brings together a comprehensive and collaborative framework—our 360-degree approach—to protect information integrity, empower independent journalism, and strengthen civic resilience.
As part of our International Women’s Day campaign, we launched the digital coffee table book, Under Attack, Still We Rise! – a tribute to women media makers who, despite facing relentless online violence, continue to speak out, shape narratives and defend press freedom worldwide.
AlgoSpeak is coded language used to avoid being flagged or blocked by algorithms on social media, search engines, and other digital platforms. Co-created with partners, our website documents these creative workarounds.