This article is published in association with United Nations. A single New York Times article on a disaster generated an additional $500,000 in official aid. That’s just one of the findings on the critical role a free press plays in saving lives, according to a new UN report released on Tuesday. Key points From COVID-19 and human rights to climate […]What’s journalism worth in disasters and emergencies? A lot, says a new UN report
August 19, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This article is published in association with United Nations. A single New York Times article on a disaster generated an additional $500,000 in official aid. That’s just one of the findings on the critical role a free press plays in saving lives, according to a new UN report released on Tuesday. Key points From COVID-19 and human rights to climate […]

















