Press Clubs Pledge Legal Aid for Persecuted Journalists at Hyderabad Conclave
Journalists facing persecution by the state is a serious threat to press freedom.
The Federation of Press Clubs resolved to provide legal aid for journalists persecuted by the State, corporate interests, and other entities during a two-day National Media Conclave in Hyderabad on Sunday. The federation also plans reporting fellowships, legislative intervention, and curricula development for media literacy courses as part of the Hyderabad Declaration. It aims to strengthen press freedom and support journalist safety under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. Published August 23, 2026.
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The Federation of Press Clubs adopted a comprehensive plan to bolster journalist rights and safety, including legal aid, reporting fellowships, and media literacy initiatives.
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