Articles by World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers
Press organisations concerned at widespread violence, repressive actions against press in Cuba and Venezuela
The Global Coordinating Committee of Press Freedom Organizations expressed its concern during its semi-annual meeting in New York.
Iraqi journalist wins Gebran Tueni Award
Asos Hardi has been awarded the 2009 Gebran Tueni Award, the annual WAN-IFRA prize that honours an editor or publisher from the Arab region.
Pakistani editor receives WAN-IFRA Golden Pen of Freedom
Najam Sethi, the former editor-in-chief of the “Daily Times”, was honoured for his defence and promotion of press freedom under difficult circumstances and constant personal danger.
TMG urges Tunisian government to free journalists and cease harassment
Following Taoufik Ben Brik, journalist Zouhayr Makhlouf has, in turn, been sentenced to three months in prison and a fine of 6,000 dinars.
Attacks on press freedom multiplying worldwide, says WAN-IFRA
At least 88 journalists have been killed so far in 2009 and hundreds of media employees have been arrested and jailed.
Over 30 IFEX members endorse Vienna Declaration calling on governments to respect media freedom in fight against terrorism
IPI plans to use the Vienna Declaration as a tool that can be employed around the world to rally support for freedom of expression and press freedom.
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.
Forty IFEX members call for the protection of women who exercise free speech
Forty IFEX members express solidarity with women who have been the victims of violence for exercising their free expression rights.