International Federation of Journalists
Summary
International Federation of Journalists, IFJ, is a global union federation of journalists' trade unions—the largest in the world. The organization aims to protect and strengthen the rights and freedoms of journalists. It is also dedicated to working for solidarity, social justice, labor rights, globalization, democracy, human rights, and fighting poverty and corruption.First founded in Paris in 1926, the federation was relaunched twice in 1946 and in 1952. Today, the IFJ represents around 600,000 members in more than 100 countries. The main office is located in Brussels, Belgium. Its official languages are English, French and SpanishThe IFJ states that "The IFJ is the organisation that speaks for journalists within /.../ the international trade union movement.".
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Nigerian newspaper editor shot dead
Nigerian editor Ikechukwu Udendu was shot dead on Saturday (12 January), becoming the seventh journalist in the world this year to be killed (see yesterday's posting).
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IFJ says governments and UN are failing to protect journalists and media staff after 121 killed in 2012
The International Federation of Journalists has accused governments and the UN of failing to protect journalists - after 2012 proved one of the bloodiest years for journalists and media staff with the IFJ recording 121 killings in targeted attacks and cross fire incidents.
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#newscycle – day two, Calais to Brugge
Day two of @journalismnews owner @johncthompson‘s epic 11-day ride from Brighton, UK to Oslo, Norway in aid of @JournoCharity (Journalists’ Charity), @CR_UK (Cancer Research UK) and @GistSupportUK.
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#newscycle – day one, Brighton to Dover
Day one of @journalismnews owner @johncthompson‘s epic 11-day ride from Brighton, UK to Oslo, Norway in aid of @JournoCharity (Journalists’ Charity), @CR_UK (Cancer Research UK) and @GistSupportUK.
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Ten suspects arrested in connection with Honduras reporter murder
Media freedom campaigners in Honduras have welcomed the unprecedented arrests of 10 suspects – including a police officer – following the high profile murder of a kidnapped radio reporter.
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Wreath laid to honour Veronica Guerin
A wreath was laid yesterday by members of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the NUJ and Amnesty International in memory of murdered Irish journalist Veronica Guerin.
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IFJ calls for release of Palestinian journalist
Yousef al Shayib, sentenced to 15 days in prison for refusal to disclose sources, has 'no case to answer' and should be released 'immediately', according to IFJ president.
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Intrusive, unprofessional and discreditable - journalism in 1937
There is a belief that intrusive behaviour by journalists is somehow new. It is, of course, a nonsense. Not least because journalism, by its nature, is intrusive, and always has been.
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Trying to get at the truth of Turkey's jailed journalists
Turkey is regarded as having a dire press freedom record. But the facts - even the numbers - are disputed.
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Pakistan tops another 2011 journalist death toll
Pakistan has topped another 2011 list of countries ranked by the number of journalist killings, this one recorded by the International Federation of Journalists.
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