Articles by Hong Kong Journalists Association
UN Human Rights Council: 40 IFEX members reject “defamation of religions” resolutions
In a joint submission to the UN Human Rights Council, 40 IFEX members protest resolutions on defamation of religion and the proposed elaboration of complementary standards to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
Twenty-six IFEX members condemn brutal suicide bombing that killed three journalists
Calling on the international community to protect Somali citizens, particularly journalists, 26 IFEX members appeal for justice following the 3 December 2009 attack that killed more than 25 people, including three journalists.
Fifty-two IFEX members condemn massacre of journalists, call for justice
Condemning the problem of impunity in the Philippines, 52 IFEX members appeal for justice in the horrible massacre of a reported 28 journalists.
HKJA and local partner collect 1,350 signatures in support of journalists targeted in Sichuan and Xinjiang provinces
HKJA and the FCC collected 1,350 signatures in a campaign to encourage the Sichuan and Xinjiang governments to investigate attacks on journalists and respect press freedom.
Police seize reporter’s materials while covering protest
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 15 July 2008 IFJ press release: IFJ and HKJA Demand Return of Materials to Hong Kong Reporter The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Hong Kong Journalists’ Association (HKJA) today demanded an apology from the security bureau of Xicheng, Beijing, and the prompt of return journalistic […]
HKJA and IFJ call for signatures to online petition for jailed activist Hu Jia
(HKJA/IFJ/IFEX) – The following is an HKJA and IFJ joint press release: IFJ and HKJA Launch Online Petition for China’s Hu Jia The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), in cooperation with its affiliate, the Hong Kong Journalists’ Association (HKJA), has launched an online petition campaign in support of jailed Chinese journalist Hu Jia. The Beijing […]
Journalists from six Hong Kong media outlets ordered out of Lhasa, placed under escort
(HKJA/IFEX) – On 17 March 2008, journalists from at least six Hong Kong media outlets were placed under escort and ordered out of Lhasa, Tibet. The HKJA considers these actions to be an unacceptable breach of the “Measures for the Reporting of Activities in the Mainland Conducted by the Journalists of Hong Kong and Macau […]
IFJ and HKJA call for fair trial in case of Hong Kong journalist accused of spying
(IFJ/HKJA/IFEX) – The following is a 5 August 2005 press release: World Journalists call for Fair Trial in “Spying Case” of Hong Kong Journalist Ching Cheong The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is deeply concerned over the decision by the Beijing National Security Bureau to formally accuse Hong Kong journalist Ching Cheong of spying. On […]