Update-1: Defending press freedom in South Asia

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is an international non-profit and non-governmental organization focused on safeguarding the right to freedom of information. Headquartered in Paris, France, RSF "defends the right of every human being to have access to free and reliable information." As of April 2024, RSF reports 503 journalists and media workers around the world have been unjustly detained.

In the latest edition of Update-1, the National Press Club's podcast, Broadcast/Podcast Committee member Lincoln Smith talks with Celia Mercier, the head of RSF’s South Asia desk, about RSF and her work, including her focus on press freedom in South Asia.

Update-1 is produced by Mike Hempen. Besides listening on the Club's website, Update-1 can be heard on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, TuneIn and Spotify by searching for “NPC Update-1.”