News and Press Releases

Bolivia: freedom of expression and thought are not and cannot be synonymous with terrorism and sedition

The International Federation of Journalists and FEPALC publish an open letter to condemn this situation of persecution and violence against…

Sudan: Government seizes four private media outlets

In a new move to curb press freedom, the Sudanese government announced the seizure of four independent media houses, including two newspapers and…

Sudan: IFJ demands authorities reverse decision to ban journalists' union

The IFJ has strongly condemned moves by the Sudanese authorities to ban and forcibly shut down the country's trade unions, including its affiliate the…

Turkey: newspaper Hürriyet fires 45 journalists

Turkey’s biggest newspaper Hürriyet announced last week the layoff of 45 journalists in one of the largest mass layoffs in the history of the…

USA: union win at Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times Guild secured yesterday the first collective agreement in the title's history that will provide immediate pay rises and measures to…

World Day for Decent Work: If you work in digital media – we’ve got news for you!

They told you precarious work in digital media is inevitable... But it's not!

Hong Kong: IFJ condemns smear campaign to discredit HKJA

The Global Times, a Chinese state-run media outlet published a report yesterday about a smear campaign against the IFJ’s Hong Kong affiliate, the Hong…

Nepal: Union officials arrested protesting job losses

Union leaders from the Nepal Press Union (NPU) and the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) were among nine journalists arrested as they protested…

France : l’AFP de nouveau condamnée pour discrimination syndicale

Le 3 juillet, la Cour d’appel de Paris a une nouvelle fois condamné l’Agence France-Presse (AFP) pour discrimination syndicale à l’égard d’un de ses…

Romania: IFJ and UNI MEI condemn union-busting in public broadcaster

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and UNI MEI Global Union, have written a joint open letter to several Romanian authorities…

UK: IFJ welcomes NUJ’s recognition at VICE UK

The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) today secured representation rights for journalists at VICE UK after four months of negotiations with…

Philippines: IFJ affiliate accused in communist smear campaign

Propaganda posters found in Northern Mindanao on July 7, accused members of IFJ affiliate, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP)…

Iran: IFJ expresses concern over lack of protection for journalists fired by Radio Farda

Two Iranian journalists working for Radio Farda were fired in a disagreement over editorial issues and for raising concerns with management over the…

Digital Media: Buzzfeed accused of delaying tactics to frustrate recognition of workers’ union

Journalists at Buzzfeed accused management of refusing to meet with their representatives in an attempt to deny recognition of the recently formed…

Sri Lanka: Union busting tactics, media workers fired for forming house union

Sri Lanka broadcaster Swarnavahini TV fired 15 employees for union activity on March 18. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its…

Zimbabwe: IFJ and FAJ condemn repressive measures against trade unions

The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), the African Regional Organisation of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), is shocked by the…

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