• Associated Press

    Thousands of journalists have fled homelands due to repression, threats and conflict, UN expert says

    Thousands of journalists have fled their home countries in recent years to escape political repression, save their lives and escape conflict – but in exile they are often vulnerable to physical, digital and legal threats, a U.N. investigator said Wednesday. Irene Khan said in a report to the U.N. General Assembly that the number of journalists in exile has increased as the space for independent and critical media has been “shrinking in democratic countries where authoritarian trends are gaining ground.” The U.N. independent investigator on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression said most journalists and some independent media outlets have left their countries so they can report and investigate freely “without fear or favor.”

  • The Independent

    Mentally unwell children put through ‘torture’ on wrong NHS wards, watchdog warns

    Wards which are “noisy, busy and brightly lit” are not often appropriate for children who require mental healthcare

  • Local Journalism Initiative

    IBM expands technology expert labs in Markham to drive AI adoption and innovation

    IBM has announced the expansion of its technology expert labs in Markham, to help tackle the artificial intelligence skills gap and data complexity across various sectors. Aiming to accelerate the adoption of generative AI and other key technologies, IBM will build capacity and competency in generative AI, data & AI, automation, hybrid cloud, sustainability, cybersecurity. A recent report by the Conference Board of Canada highlights the potential impact of generative AI, suggesting it could cont