Media Leader Demands Fairer Global Storytelling at 2025 Forum
"We need microphones, not megaphones," declared Antara News Agency Editor-in-Chief Irfan Junaidi at today's high-profile media summit in Jakarta. During the Role and Responsibility of Media in Global Governance forum, he challenged attendees to rebalance international narratives favoring Global South perspectives.
"When 80% of world population gets 20% of airtime, that's not journalism – that's distortion," Junaidi stated, sparking applause from delegates representing 45+ nations.
Why Gen Z Should Care
This push comes as young content creators increasingly drive cross-border trends. Junaidi highlighted TikTok's #GlobalSouthStories challenge, which gained 2.8B views this year, as proof that audiences crave diverse voices 🎤.
What's Next?
The forum announced a new Youth Media Fellowship program launching in Q1 2026, offering training and equipment grants to emerging journalists from developing nations. Applications open January 1!
