07 May 1998
IFJ Congress 1998: Safety of Journalists
RESOLUTION
SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS
The 23rd IFJ Congress, meeting in Recife, Brazil from May 3-7, 1998
deploring the continued evidence of violence against our colleagues recorded by the IFJ and the failure of governments and international organisations to give priority to the defence of journalists in the struggle for human rights and freedom of expression
condemning also those media organisations which contribute to the perilous situation of journalists by unprofessional activity, excessive competition and a failure to provide resources for the training and protection of journalists,
believing that more must be done to provide practical assistance to journalists on dangerous assignments and to journalists living and working in areas of conflict,
welcomes the adoption of a draft International Safety Code by the Executive Committee and
calls upon all member unions of the IFJ to promote the Code and to support the activities of the IFJ programme in defence of journalists and, in particular, to support the IFJ Safety Fund which, since its establishment in 1990 has provided a lifeline to journalists in need.
SAFETY OF JOURNALISTS
The 23rd IFJ Congress, meeting in Recife, Brazil from May 3-7, 1998
deploring the continued evidence of violence against our colleagues recorded by the IFJ and the failure of governments and international organisations to give priority to the defence of journalists in the struggle for human rights and freedom of expression
condemning also those media organisations which contribute to the perilous situation of journalists by unprofessional activity, excessive competition and a failure to provide resources for the training and protection of journalists,
believing that more must be done to provide practical assistance to journalists on dangerous assignments and to journalists living and working in areas of conflict,
welcomes the adoption of a draft International Safety Code by the Executive Committee and
calls upon all member unions of the IFJ to promote the Code and to support the activities of the IFJ programme in defence of journalists and, in particular, to support the IFJ Safety Fund which, since its establishment in 1990 has provided a lifeline to journalists in need.
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