“Autocracy is just a step away from democracy”

Journalists are the watchdogs of democracy, but in the Western Balkans as in many other countries around the world, they’re under attack. From harassment to violence, brave reporters face pressure from those in power. Governments must do more to protect journalists.

Fojo’s Creative partnership programme, funded by Svenska institutet, is working to support free press in four countries in the Balkans. Hear Leila Bicakcic, Executive Director of the Centre for Investigative Journalism in Bosnia Herzegovina and one of the participants in the programme, speak about the importance of press freedom to mark World Press Freedom Day 2024.