Articles by International Publishers Association (IPA)
Freedom to publish under siege: IPA report slams censorship in Iran
The report describes mechanisms of censorship and makes specific demands to curb censorship through an “IPA Road Map for Freedom to Publish in Iran”.
Thirty-seven IFEX members express concern about deterioration of free expression
Free expression advocates from around the world gathered this week in Oslo, Norway, at the IFEX General Meeting. Thirty-seven IFEX members signed on to a statement calling on the Azerbaijani authorities to address the deterioration in press freedom.
International publishers and librarians agree to enhance the debate on open access
A joint statement released today by the International Publishers Association, the International Association of Scientific Technical and Medical (STM) Publishers, and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) calls for a more rational, evidence based debate on open access.
IPA awards 2009 Freedom to Publish Prize to OLPEC founders
The 2009 IPA Freedom to Publish Prize Goes to Sihem Bensedrine, Neziha Rejiba and Mohammed Talbi, Founders of Tunisian Press and Publishing Watchdog, OLPEC (IPA/IFEX) – Sarajevo, Geneva, Oslo – The President of the International Publishers Association (IPA), Herman P. Spruijt, announced on 25 April 2009 in Sarajevo that Sihem Bensedrine, Neziha Rejiba and Mohammed […]
IPA urges European Union to support independent publishers in Turkey
(IPA/IFEX) – The following is an IPA press release: IPA urges EU to support independent publishers in Turkey IPA recently wrote to EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn to urge him to support independent publishing in Turkey, including those publishers tackling sensitive issues and whose economic survival is at stake because of long, time-consuming and expensive […]
IPA condemns politically-motivated attacks on book publishers, bookshops in Athens, attempted firebombing of London-based publishing house
(IPA/IFEX) – The following is a joint IPA and International Booksellers Federation (IBF) press release: Publishers and Booksellers condemn recent attacks on bookshops and publishing houses Geneva, 1 October The International Publishers Association (IPA) and the International Booksellers Federation (IBF) strongly condemn the recent series of attacks on publishing houses and publisher bookshops in Greece, […]
Writer detained at airport, prevented from traveling to Norway to meet with human rights groups
(Norwegian PEN/IFEX) – The following is a joint Norwegian PEN, International PEN and International Publishers Association letter to Minister of Justice Ha Hung Cuong: Oslo, 4 September 2008 Mr. Ha Hung Cuong Minister of Justice Ministry of Justice 24 A Cat Linh Street Hanoi Vietnam Fax: 0084 843 1431 Your Excellency Norwegian PEN, International PEN […]
IPA urges authorities to improve freedom to publish conditions
(IPA/IFEX) – The following is a 20 June 2008 IPA press release: IPA urges Vietnam to strengthen private publishing Geneva, 20 June 2008 – Following the adoption of a resolution on freedom to publish in Vietnam by its 28th Congress, the International Publishers Association (IPA) wrote to the Vietnamese Prime Minister, urging him to take […]