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Al Jazeera Reignites Freedom of Speech in the Region

Pioneering independent news and current affairs from the Arab World and beyond, Al Jazeera has changed the face of the media in the Middle East.

Al Jazeera Media Network was launched in Doha in 1996, with the aim of being a free and impartial media institution that promotes transparency, builds bridges, and stimulates dialogue between different cultures.

The channel’ s coverage immediately revolutionised the way news was reported within the region and sent shock waves through the Arab World.

Changing perspectives It was the first channel in the region to operate independently from government, challenging established narratives and giving a voice to millions of Arab citizens and global audiences.

Al Jazeera’ s human-centred, in-depth journalism is trusted worldwide to cover viewpoints fairly, with balance and integrity. This trust has made the channel one of the world’ s most influential news networks, winning prestigious awards from journalism’ s most respected institutions.

With courageous journalists reporting from all around the world, millions of people now turn to Al Jazeera for refreshing new perspectives on regional and global affairs.

Fighting for freedom Upholding the values of free media, Al Jazeera has opened up space for different opinions and viewpoints within Qatar, the region and the world. It continues to make this a core part of its mission.

Al Jazeera is currently leading a project to address the challenges faced by media organisations in the Middle East, responding to growing governmental censorship and attempts to silence independent media institutions, including Al Jazeera itself.

The channel has launched a global campaign to demand press freedom, working in collaboration with influential rights groups, prominent journalists and global media institutions such as The New York Times and The Economist.

The Network Encourages an Innovative and Pioneering Spirit

Since its creation, Al Jazeera has continually expanded its mission to be challenging and bold, and provide a‘ voice for the voiceless’ in some of the most underreported places on the planet.

It has added new channels and subsidiaries, each one maintaining the pioneering spirit and independent values that define its character.

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