Internews testifies before Congress on independent media

Jeanne Bourgault of Ploughshares-funded Internews Network testified before Congress on the importance of supporting local, independent media and universal access to information for people in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and around the world.  Bourgault concluded, “The free flow of news and information is key not only to democratization and development; it is also essential in empowering citizens to participate in the global society. From training the newest generation of Pakistani journalists to produce balanced, accurate news, to building community radio stations in the heart of Taliban territory, Internews is proud to be in the forefront of this global movement.”