In this report, PEN America will provide an in-depth analysis of the countries that detain and imprison the largest numbers of writers and intellectuals and explore the impact of the pandemic on the freedom to write; the role of these individuals in protest movements; and the continued threats to writers and intellectuals working in languages subject to political repression.
IFJ and Arab media leaders call for creation of new media order in Iraq
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 14 April 2003 IFJ media release: World Journalists and Arab Media Leaders Demand ‘Fresh Start’ For Journalism in Iraq The leaders of the world’s largest journalists’ group, the International Federation of Journalists, and the Federation of Arab Journalists, bringing together journalists from 17 Arab states, ended a media summit […]
Cuban journalist, Tunisian e-zine writer to receive 2003 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Awards
(PEN/IFEX) – The following is a 2 April 2003 PEN American Center press release: Cuban Journalist, Tunisian e-zine Writer to Receive 2003 PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Awards New York, New York, April 2, 2003: PEN American Center today named Bernardo Arévalo Padron, an independent journalist serving a 6-year prison term for calling attention to […]
CPJ releases “Attacks on the Press in 2002”; annual report documents changing press freedom landscape
(CPJ/IFEX) – The following is a 26 March 2003 CPJ press release: CPJ Releases Attacks on the Press in 2002 Annual Report Documents Changing Press Freedom Landscape: 19 Journalists Killed; 136 Jailed at Year’s End; China World’s Leading Jailer of Journalists for the Fourth Year New York, March 26, 2003 – The number of journalists […]
IAPA calls for investigation of crimes against journalists
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 26 March 2003 IAPA press release: IAPA urges that crimes against journalists be investigated MIAMI, Florida (March 26, 2003) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) has called on the governments of Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Mexico to investigate crimes against journalists that continue to […]
IAPA conclusions highlight main press freedom violations in past six months
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is a 25 March 2003 IAPA press release: IAPA conclusions highlight main press freedom violations in past six months MIAMI, Florida (March 25, 2003) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) concluded at its Midyear Meeting in El Salvador, March 21-24, that in the past six months freedom of the press […]
IAPA calls for end to violence against media in resolutions adopted in San Salvador
(IAPA/IFEX) – The following is an IAPA press release: IAPA calls for end to violence against journalists, media in resolutions adopted in San Salvador MIAMI, Florida (March 26, 2003) – The Inter American Press Association (IAPA) called on the governments of Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala and Haiti to provide guarantees for journalists to be able […]
IFJ urges news media to be professional and respect international law in prisoners of war coverage
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an IFJ media release: Be Professional And Respect International Law, Says IFJ On Media Coverage of Prisoners in Iraq War The International Federation of Journalists today warned news media and journalists to be aware of the possible breaches of international law that may arise from carrying film footage of prisoners […]
IPI releases World Press Freedom Review 2002
(IPI/IFEX) – The following is an IPI press release: Vienna, 19 March 2003 In the Name of Terror: The IPI World Press Freedom Review 2002 With 54 journalists killed and press freedom violations in 176 countries and territories, the International Press Institute’s (IPI) World Press Freedom Review 2002 documents the growing evidence of the war […]
IPI criticises countries included in “coalition of the willing”
(IPI/IFEX) – The following is an IPI press release: Vienna, 19 March 2003 IPI Criticises Countries Included in the “Coalition of the Willing” The International Press Institute (IPI) condemns the inclusion of countries deeply prejudicial to press freedom in the U.S.-led “coalition of the willing” for the impending war against Iraq. According to media reports, […]
RSF protests Libya’s chairing of the Commission on Human Rights
(RSF/IFEX) – The following is an RSF press release: UNITED NATIONS – 59th Commission on Human Rights Reporters Without Borders protests, at the Palais des Nations, against Libya chairing the Commission On 17 March 2003, at the resumption in Geneva of the 59th session of the Commission on Human Rights, Reporters Without Borders denounced, at […]
IFJ urges all sides in potential Iraq war to respect journalists’ safety
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 7 March 2003 IFJ media release: Journalists Back Call For Media Protection As War in Iraq Looms Journalists around the world today gave their support to an appeal by an unprecedented coalition of more than 100 media companies, journalists, press freedom groups and international organisations, urging all sides in […]
International PEN speaks out against impunity on International Women’s Day, highlights cases in Russia, Iran, Algeria
(WiPC/IFEX) – The following is a 3 March 2003 International PEN press release: International Women’s Day 8 March 2003 Impunity and Freedom of Expression International Women’s Day, 8 March, is an occasion marked by organisations around the world. This 8 March, International PEN places the spotlight on the stories of courageous women who have exercised […]
EFJ welcomes European Court of Justice decision on protection of sources
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 27 February 2003 media release by IFJ’s regional group, the European Federation of Journalists: Protection of Sources: Victory for press freedom in Luxembourg The European Federation of Journalists, the regional group of the International Federation of Journalists, today welcomed the results of the recent judgement from the European Court […]
Governments accused of excluding public voices in policy debate at United Nations summit
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 25 February 2003 IFJ media release: Global Unions Accuse Governments Over Exclusion of Public Voices in Policy Debate at UN Summit Members of the Global Unions group (1) today accused the government planners of the Second Meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the World Summit on the Information Society […]
Article 19 is fundamental, PINA and others tell World Summit on Information Society preparatory meeting
(PINA/IFEX) – The following is a 21 February 2003 PINA news release: Geneva – The Pacific Islands News Association (PINA) and other news media groups now in Geneva, Switzerland, have stressed: Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is fundamental to any World Summit on the Information Society declaration. The news media stand […]
RSF condemns 23 press freedom “dunces” attending 22nd Franco-African Summit
(RSF/IFEX) – The following is an RSF press release: The 22nd Franco-African Summit Reporters Without Borders denounces 23 press freedom “dunces” On Thursday 20 February, at 10 a.m., 23 Reporter Without Borders militants met in front of the Palais des Congrès in Paris – where the 22nd Franco-African Summit was being held – wearing T-shirts […]