BNN Asia is a regional press freedom and journalist protection network working across all Asian countries. Headquartered in New York City, USA, the organization operates through a combination of international coordination, regional representatives, and local partners.
The International Headquarters of BNN Asia is located in New York City. From here, the organization coordinates strategic planning, advocacy initiatives, research production, emergency response, and cross-border collaboration across Asia.
Executive Director
Editorial Director
Advocacy & Protection Director
Operations & Development Director
BNN Asia maintains regional coordination structures across South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East region of Asia. Regional representatives monitor press freedom developments, coordinate country correspondents, and implement field-based initiatives.
In several Asian countries, BNN Asia works through national sections composed of journalists, researchers, and media rights defenders. These sections operate under the shared mission of defending press freedom while adapting to local realities.
BNN Asia collaborates with independent media organizations, journalist unions, human rights defenders, and civil society groups across Asia. These partnerships are essential for monitoring violations, supporting journalists at risk, and strengthening independent reporting on the ground.
- Emergency assistance for journalists at risk
- Joint investigations and monitoring projects
- Training in physical and digital safety
- Cross-border advocacy initiatives
- Press freedom data collection and analysis