
Most People in Four Countries Describe Journalists Positively
Strong majorities in Australia, Brazil, South Africa and the US use only favorable terms to describe journalists’ traits
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Strong majorities in Australia, Brazil, South Africa and the US use only favorable terms to describe journalists’ traits

In 2024, at least 124 journalists were killed—the deadliest year on record. Press freedom faces escalating threats worldwide, from violence and restrictive laws to online harassment and surveillance, leaving journalists and their sources increasingly vulnerable and under-supported.

El 50 % informa haber sufrido una extralimitación del Gobierno en el último año, en un contexto donde las tecnologías transforman los ecosistemas informativos y la libertad de prensa enfrenta crecientes amenazas legales, políticas y económicas.

Tres cuartos o más de los encuestados valoran el papel del periodismo; más del 56 % dice que “la gente común” puede producir periodismo

Three quarters of surveyed journalists do not think it is OK for their government to define journalism, regardless of perspective on government interference

Many of the most active US news consumers rely on professional journalists alongside content creators and influencers

Three-quarters or more value journalism’s role; 56%+ say “everyday people” can produce it

50% report experiencing government overreach in the last year