This brief comes s part of the UNESCO series World Trends in Freedom of Expression and Media Development. It covers key trends on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting press freedom and journalism. The brief is produced as part of the celebration of World Press Freedom Day and is designed to serve as a reference for UNESCO member states, media organisations, NGOs and internet companies.

Authors: Rachel Pollack, Namara Burki, Oscar Castellanos, Valeria Nadal, Sara Gugliemi and Cecilia Gonzalez Fabeyro