Here is a round-up of some of the latest writing news in the world of journalism and publishing.
Ukraine: UNESCO Implementing New Emergency Measures to Protect Journalists
"Paris, 17 March 2022 – Today UNESCO announced new emergency measures to protect journalists in Ukraine, to help displaced Ukrainian journalist unions to continue their work and to support the free flow of information about the war. The Organization is providing an initial batch of 125 sets of Personal Protective Equipment as well as training on hostile environments." (IFJ)
Fox News Cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski and Ukrainian Journalist Oleksandra "Sasha" Kuvshynova Killed in Ukraine
Veteran Fox News cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski died after his vehicle was struck by incoming fire in Horenka, outside Kyiv, Ukraine. Ukrainian journalist Oleksandra "Sasha" Kuvshynova, serving as a consultant for Fox News, was also killed. (Fox News)
Brent Renaud, American journalist, Killed in Ukraine
He was killed in Ukraine on Sunday while reporting in a suburb of the capital, Kyiv, according to Ukraine’s Interior Ministry. (NY Times)
Brent Renaud's Death Reminds Us of the High Costs of Pursuing the Truth
"Journalists have always taken risks to get their stories but freelancers like Renaud are particularly vulnerable… Without freelancers and local press, however, international news coverage would be almost impossible…" (Time)
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