As we enter 2026, CIPR International does so with confidence, continuity and clear purpose. This year is about deepening engagement and activating co-creation. It is about strengthening how we work together as a committee, expanding ideation, and creating meaningful pathways for youth and mentorship across our international community.

As communications and external relations professionals, we often talk about “being at the table,” but the truth is that seeing the table is just as important. CIPR International Committee member, Omotola Akindipe, shares his reflections on the recent EU-AU summit.

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has appointed Rishini Weeraratne, Editor of The Sun (Daily Mirror) and Head of Social Media at Wijeya Newspapers Limited, as its new Ambassador for Sri Lanka. This strategic appointment strengthens the CIPR’s global ambassador network and represents a significant step in expanding its presence across South Asia. In her new role, Rishini will promote professional standards in public relations, support local practitioners, and

Get to know our CIPR International Group’s Campaign winner for the month of November 2025. We are pleased to highlight Abrar Samih Mikkawi.

CIPR International is pleased to announce the election of its 2026 Committee following an Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on the 30th of October 2025. The new committee, comprising 26 leading practitioners, continues to reflect the Group’s global reach, diverse professional expertise, and commitment to advancing international standards in public relations.

I am pleased to share with you a report from my seat as Chair of this committee for the year. It has been a year of purposeful growth, collaboration, and visible progress across our global community. Working together, we have strengthened our reach, deepened engagement, and continued to advance international standards of professionalism in public relations.

Meet the winner of this month's spotlight for the Yes to PR campaign.

This year our AGM on 30 October precedes a hugely important topic of misinformation and disinformation, which is currently challenging public relations people worldwide. We shall be presenting this in two parts. The first one, on 30 October, looks at the global and national public and IGO/NGO sectors. The second (on 6 November) will focus on the challenges facing the media, agency and private sectors.

In a recent article for Forbes, CIPR International Chair, Taazima Kala, FCIPR, Chart.PR, shares her thoughts on thought leadership and a significant shift in the quality of this type of content. What once added value now seems to be a endless stream of noise and recycled hot takes.

When crisis strikes, the ability to communicate clearly and responsibly can be as important as medical supplies or infrastructure. Angola’s recent launch of a Health Communication Network provides an example of how communicators can come together to strengthen public health and offers lessons for practitioners worldwide.