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631. INFORMA: formation sur les phénomènes migratoires en Afrique de l’Ouest  

INFORMA: formation sur les phénomènes migratoires en Afrique de l’Ouest La FIJ a lancé le 1er mai 2023 son nouveau projet INFORMA, Information et Formation dans trois pays d’Afrique de l’Ouest - Sénégal, Gambie et Niger.  Le projet s’inscrit dans le cadre d’un consortium géré par l’organisation italienne Cospe et regroupe la FIJ, GRDR, SEEFAR, OPEN ARMS et Carta di Roma.   Le projet INFORMA a pour objectif principal de renforcer l’information sur le phénomène migratoire y compris sur les risques liés à l'immigration irrégulière et les alternatives disponibles dans les pays d’émigration. Les activités de ce projet répondent aux objectifs suivants:  Sensibiliser…  
632. UK: IFJ and NUJ call on UK government to halt deportation of Kurdish journalist  

Journalist Ghazi Ghareeb Zorab, who is seeking asylum in the UK, was detained on 26 June at the Dallas Court Immigration Centre in Salford, near Manchester, and informed that he would be deported to Jordan on 1 July and Iraq on 2 July. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), in urging the UK authorities to stop the deportation of the journalist, who will face threats to his safety if returned to Iraq. On Monday 26 June, Kurdish journalist Ghazi Ghareeb Zorab was detained at the Dallas Court Reporting Centre in Salford, Manchester, where he was making a regular visit, as is required of him while his asylum claim…  
633. Ecuador: Periodista denuncia graves amenazas y accidente premeditado  

Lissette Ormaza, periodista del canal Majestad TV de Santo Domingo, sufrió un accidente con su vehículo el 20 de junio, cuándo otro automóvil desde el carril contrario la encerró, obligándola a desviarse hacia una zanja. Ormaza relata haber recibido amenazas previas y posteriores al choque, y las atribuye a una investigación que realizó sobre otro siniestro vial en el que murieron dos personas. El reportaje involucra a una empresa de transporte público que estaría en falta con las condiciones de la flota de autobuses. La periodista Lissette Ormaza sufrió un accidente cuando se encontraba manejando su vehículo y fue encerrada por otro automóvil que desde el carril contrario la obligó a…  
634. IFJ in the news  

Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned. Check all the international media coverage of IFJ, divided by language, in the period from June 23rd 2023 to June 30th 2023. ENGLISH This may be our last chance to save Julian Assange - Morning Star The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate condemns Israel’s arrest of journalist Mohammad Muna - WAFA news agency NUJ demands authorities stop deportation of Kurdish journalist detained in Salford Prolific North - Prolific North   UK: Iraqi Kurdish journalist facing deportation fears being killed if sent home - Middle East…  
635. Nepal: Journalists threatened, harassed, and detained  

Nepali journalists and media workers have been subjected to a series of media rights violations in June by criminal groups, media outlet leadership, and law enforcement, amid a rising trend of attacks and harassment towards the media in Nepal. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ), urge local authorities to swiftly investigate the incidents and ensure that the rights, safety, and security of journalists are not infringed upon. On June 21, Swasthayalive.com editor Sunil Sapkota was attacked by a group of assailants in Anamnagar, a suburb of Kathmandu, according to the FNJ. One attacker was identified as Hari Giri,…  
636. ‘Intense, discriminatory, vile’: Online trolling of women journalists in South Asia  

Every day, faceless online trolls launch attacks against women journalists – not just for doing their jobs, but simply for being women. These journalists and their support networks in South Asia call for more to be done to protect women in media from online violence, writes Olivia Cleal. It is not uncommon for women journalists in South Asia to wake up and open their social media accounts, only to be hit with a barrage of slurs, attacks and abusive messages.  Just weeks ago, Indian journalist Srishti Jaswal published an article interviewing the partner of a political prisoner, who has been detained for protesting a citizenship law which discriminates against Muslims in…  
637. Australia: MEAA Union Win for SBS Members  

On June 29, the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) celebrated a massive union win for journalists and media workers at the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) in Australia. The win will see media workers receive a 9.5% pay rise over three years, casual loadings increased from 20% to 22.5%, 20 days of family and domestic violence leave, and an end to unequal pay grades through a new classifications structure. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) spoke with MEAA’s media director Cassie Derrick to learn more about the alliance’s organizing journey, and what this will mean for journalists and media rights in Australia. When and how did the campaign…  
638. FAPaJ  

Formation of the Federation of Asia Pacific Journalists (FAPaJ) In a historic moment for journalists and media workers in the Asia-Pacific region, IFJ delegates formed a new regional group, the Federation of Asia-Pacific Journalists (FAPaJ), on May 31, during the IFJ’s triennial World Congress in Muscat, Oman.  The FAPaJ becomes the fourth IFJ regional group after the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) and the Federación de Periodistas de América Latina y el Caribe (FEPALC). FAPaJ comprises representatives from five sub-regions of the Asia-Pacific: Pacific, Western Asia, Eastern Asia, Southern Asia and Central Asia. Sabina…  
639. Turkey : EU to prioritise media freedom reforms and human rights in relations with Turkey, ask journalists' groups  

The undersigned organisations call on the incoming Spanish Presidency of the Council of the European Union to place media freedom and human rights front and centre of relations with the newly re-elected Government of Turkey. The May elections, which saw a parliamentary majority for the AKP and its allies and the re-election of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as President, took place against a backdrop of a media landscape dominated by pro-government outlets, the smothering of independent voices and the repression of critical journalism. Over the past two decades, Turkey’s government has captured over 90% of the media landscape, including direct control over the country’s public media and…  
640. Viktorija Miktova, the youngest member of the SSNM Executive Board: “We need to prove to new generations that the union is here to help”  

With young journalists subjected to precarious working conditions and unions striving to prove their worth to a new generation of journalists, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), supported by Union to Union (UTU), has been working with the Independent Trade Union of Journalists and Media Workers (SSNM) of Macedonia to change the narrative and bridge the gap. Viktorija Miktova is a journalist at national TV station Alpha Television and a member of the Independent Trade Union of Journalists and Media Workers (SSNM) of Macedonia. She is the youngest representative of the union’s Executive Board since December 2022 and the coordinator of the young media workers’…  
641. Turkey: IFJ and EFJ demand release of journalist Merdan Yanardağ  

Journalist Merdan Yanardağ, editor-in-chief of Turkish broadcaster TELE1, was arrested on 27 June following a judicial investigation into his televised remarks about imprisoned Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Öcalan. The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) demand his immediate release. Yanardağ was charged with “praising crime and the criminal” as well as “propaganda for a terrorist organisation”, following his comments about PKK's leader Abdullah Öcalan during a television programme broadcast on TELE1 on 20 June. During his speech, Yanardağ said, “Öcalan is Turkey’s longest serving political prisoner. If normal execution laws were applicable, he…  
642. Northern Cyprus: IFJ and EFJ condemn firing of Ali Kişmir, censorship and political pressure  

The President of the Turkish Cypriot Press Workers’ Union (Basın-Sen), journalist Ali Kişmir, was forced to resign from the online channel TV20 because of his reaction to the censorship of a critical article on Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar published on the channel’s website. The information was made public last Friday. The International and the European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) condemn this brutal dismissal as an act of censorship and intimidation, and call on the authorities to respect press freedom and to put an end to political interference in the media. Kişmir announced that following the censorship of his article, the channel’s directors put a stop to his television…  
643. Safety_Report_-__Application_Form_2023_DP__3_.DOC  

ALL PERSONAL DETAILS PROVIDED WILL BE TREATED IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE 1. Name of applicant: Contact phone numbers: Email address: Sex: (Please choose): M F Date of birth of applicant: DD/MM/YYYY Citizenship: Legal status in country of residence: (Please choose) Y N Name of IFJ affiliate: Field of journalism of applicant: Currently employed: (Please choose) Y N List of media organisation(s) where the applicant has worked: Name of Media: Country: Period of work: Name of supervisor: Telephone or E-mail: Name of IFJ contact filling out application form:___________________________ Telephone number: Email: Are you a (choose one) IFJ Staff Member …  
644. Periodistas LGBTIQ+: Cuando el arcoiris forma parte de las redacciones  

En junio, es cada vez más común que los medios de comunicación se sumen al mes del orgullo. Pero, aunque visibilicen la diversidad sexual en sus titulares, mantienen en lo oculto a sus periodistas LGBTIQ+. "¡Cómo se te ocurrió ser mujer! Ya no vas a poder trabajar como periodista. Olvídate de que tus experiencias laborales sigan creciendo porque ya no. El Perú no está preparado para periodistas trans", le dijeron unos excompañeros de trabajo a la periodista Gianna Camacho. Era 2017, en ese entonces, ella estaba por cumplir los 30 y acababa de hacer su transición de identidad. Hasta ese momento, había acumulado bastante experiencia profesional tras graduarse en la universidad como alumna…  
645. Pakistan: Exiled Afghan journalist detained  

Exiled Afghan journalist Mohammad Tahir Sadid has been detained in Islamabad by local police, with some reports alleging a ransom was elicited for his release. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the journalist’s detention and urges both Pakistani authorities and international governments globally to increase their support of the Afghan media diaspora. According to The Independent Persian, Sadid, a reporter with TV One, was detained on the evening of June 23 by police for failing to have a valid visa, while walking to a local market with a friend. He was released around midnight the same evening following advocacy from Islamabad’s media community. The journalist…  
646. India: Journalist’s body found in Assam River  

The body of journalist Abdur Rauf Alamgir has been found floating in a river in the Indian state of Assam on June 26, after reports emerged of his alleged abduction two days prior. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Indian Journalists Union (IJU), strongly condemn Alamgir’s death and call on law enforcement to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into the killing. Alamgir, who worked with online news portal TNL, went missing on June 24, reportedly abducted near his residence in Jambari, around 60 kilometres from the Assam state capital Guwahati. His body was found two days later in the Kulsi River in the Boko District. According to The…  
647. France: il est urgent de renforcer l’indépendance des rédactions et le pluralisme des médias  

La décision de placer à la tête du Journal du dimanche (JDD) un ancien directeur d'un hebdomadaire d'extrême droite relance le débat sur l'indépendance éditoriale et le pluralisme des médias en France. La grève des journalistes du JDD décrétée le 22 juin et reconduite depuis est “une réponse ferme que le gouvernement français doit entendre et dont il doit prendre acte” , affirment les Fédérations internationale et européenne des journalistes (FIJ/FEJ). Le 9 juin dernier, la Commission européenne a autorisé, sous conditions, et en vertu du règlement de l'Union européenne sur les concentrations, le projet d'acquisition du groupe multimédia français Lagardère par le groupe…  
648. Assange: Last change to save Assange and safeguard press freedom  

For the past decade the pursuit Julian Assange has consumed me with fear – both for Wikileaks founder himself and for all the other journalists who would suffer were he convicted. With his appeal against extradition now rejected, the legal paths open to him to resist extradition are vanishingly small. There may be hope at the European Court of Human Rights – but a day in that court is never guaranteed. A Council of Europe resolution could yet call for the charges to be dropped. Just as likely, there will be a little-heralded court hearing in Westminster and moments later, Assange will be bundled on to a plane destined, in all probability, for a lifetime in US solitary confinement. So, as…  
649. Tunisia: The country is sliding into totalitarianism, warn the Global Unions  

A combination of unconstitutional legislation signed by the Tunisian President and administrative orders pushed by the Speaker of the Parliament and the judicial authorities are severely restricting the right of the Tunisian people to be informed, to monitor the work of public officials and to hold them to account. In September 2022, President Kais Saied signed Decree-Law 54 on combating crimes related to information and communication systems. It quickly became clear that the new law was designed to restrict freedom of expression and public debates. The legislation has been weaponized to detain, threaten and harass journalists, public figures and citizens for doing their jobs or expressing…  
650. Abdur Rauf Alamgir  

On 26 June, the body of journalist Abdur Rauf Alamgir has been found floating in the Kulsi River in the Boko District in the state of Assam, after reports emerged of his alleged abduction two days prior. Alamgir, who worked with online news portal TNL, went missing on June 24, reportedly abducted near his residence in Jambari, around 60 kilometres from the Assam state capital Guwahati.  impunity, journalist, killing, India, Indian, IFJ, union, Asia Pacific, Abdur Rauf Alamgir, crime,  
651. Abdur Rauf Alamgir  

The body of Indian journalist Abdur Rauf Alamgir has been found floating in the Kulsi River in the Boko District, in the Indian state of Assam, on June 26. Alamgir, who worked with online news portal TNL, went missing on June 24, reportedly abducted near his residence in Jambari, around 60 kilometres from the Assam state capital Guwahati.  The Journalists Union of Assam, an affiliate of the IJU, expressed ‘grave concern’ at the incident in a statement posted to social media, demanding authorities conduct an investigation into the killing and apprehend those responsible. IFJ, journalists, impunity, India, safety, journalist, Asia Pacific, murder, killing,…  
652. IFJ in the news  

Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned. Check all the international media coverage of IFJ, divided by language, in the period from June 16th 2023 to June 23rd 2023. ENGLISH IFJ condemns journalist Nadim's death - The Business Standard  Bangladesh: Journalist killed in violent attack, IFJ demands immediate investigation - Mid Day Journo murder: Protests rage, 6 held, but UP Chairman Babu still fugitive - Dhaka Tribune Those behind forced disappearances, murders to face music in future: Amir Khasru - The Business Standard    Letter: Our last chance to…  
653. EU : Member States show dangerous disregard for media freedom principles  

EU governments want to authorise the spying of journalists and their sources on vague grounds of “national security”. The International and European Federation of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) strongly reject the position of the EU Council on the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) on 21 June and denounce a blow to media freedom, arguing that such legislation would put journalists and their sources even more at risk. The Council reached an agreement on 21 June 2023  on the much-needed European Media Freedom Act, a legislation proposed by the European Commission on 16 September 2022 with the intention to introduce safeguards against political interference, media concentration, and to protect…  
654. LGBTQ+ rights are under attack  

While there continue to be terrible abuses of LGBTQ+ people in places like Uganda, where a new law instated the death penalty for ‘aggravated homosexuality, in liberal countries, like my home in Scotland, we pride ourselves on our progressive attitudes to sexuality and equality. However, with a rise in right-wing, populist administrations (Hungary, US), so has followed what’s been dubbed the ‘culture wars’ and the ‘war on woke’. What’s followed, even in places like my home in Scotland, and the wider UK, is nothing short of an erosion of our human rights – and the othering of some of our most vulnerable communities. After a lengthy – and at times vitriolic – debate, late last year, the…  
655. Afghanistan: Returning journalist detained and tortured  

Journalist Reza Shahir was reportedly detained by the Taliban for two days while returning to Afghanistan from Iran to renew his passport. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the arrest and calls on the Taliban to cease its continued arbitrary harassment and arrests of Afghan media workers. On June 18, Shahir was detained by members of the Taliban as he crossed the border from Iran to Afghanistan in the Zabul district when he was detained by Taliban authorities. According to a statement from the Pak-Afghan International Forum of Journalists (PAIF), Shahir was arrested by Taliban intelligence forces while travelling to Kabul and taken to an unknown location, where he…  
656. Tunisie : un journaliste détenu 48 heures pour avoir critiqué le Président de la République  

Le 20 juin, le journaliste Ziad El-Heni, cofondateur du Syndicat national des journalistes tunisiens (SNJT), a été détenu pendant 48 heures par les autorités tunisiennes après avoir été accusé d’avoir critiqué le Président Kais El Saied. La Fédération internationale des journalistes (FIJ) se joint à son affilié, le SNJT, pour dénoncer cette arrestation arbitraire et appelle le gouvernement tunisien à cesser de bafouer la liberté de la presse dans le pays. Ziad El-Heni a été placé en détention mardi 20 juin à la demande du Procureur de la République en attente de son procès pour insulte au Président Kais Saied. Il a été arrêté par une brigade en civil qui a pris d'assaut son domicile dans…  
657. EU: New toolkit to fight gender bias in portraying politicians  

Women politicians too rarely make the headlines in political coverage and when they do they are often subject to sexism and stereotypes. To combat gender bias in political reporting and improve quality journalism, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its partners COPEAM and the University of Padova have launched a new training toolkit to support journalists and journalism students in producing more gender inclusive news reports when covering politics. "When a journalist asked Prime Ministers Sanna Marin and Jacinda Ardern last year if the reason they met was because they were of similar age, we thought there was still a long way to go before sexist reporting is…  
658. Philippines: Labour board orders outlet to pay workers  

In an important win for regional journalists in the Philippines, the National Labour Relations Commission (NLRC) of the Philippines has ordered Sunstar Publishing Inc. to pay eleven media workers overdue wages and benefits following the closure of two of its outlets in 2020. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP), in welcoming the decision of the NLRC and urging Sunstar Publishing to abide by the court’s decision. On June 19, the eighth division of the NRLC issued a writ of execution requiring Sunstar  Cagayan de Oro Publishing Incorporated, a regional body controlled by the larger Sunstar…  
659. Myanmar: Junta revokes Ayeyarwaddy license  

Myanmar’s military junta has arbitrarily revoked the license of independent media outlet The Ayeyarwaddy Times in its latest crackdown on dissent. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Myanmar Journalists Network (MJN), condemn the decision and call on the junta to immediately cease its intimidation of the media and continued attacks on press freedom. On June 10, news outlets affiliated with the junta announced that authorities had revoked The Ayeyarwaddy Times’s media license for allegedly breaching Section 8 of Myanmar’s Printing and Publishing Law, which relates to publishing content. The reason for the license cancellation remains unclear. Despite the…  
660. Argentina: Periodistas heridos y detenidos en manifestaciones populares contra la reforma constitucional en Jujuy  

La Federación Internacional de Periodistas expresa su más profunda preocupación ante el accionar de las fuerzas de seguridad que resultaron en un impacto de bala de goma en el rostro del fotoperiodista Daniel Bello de la agencia nacional Télam y en días previos la detención de Luciano Aguilar de La Izquierda Diario y Camilo Galli del portal El Submarino. Además, medios comunitarios denunciaron que el gobierno provincial bloqueó la señal de comunicación celular durante la represión, infringiendo el derecho a la comunicación e información. El fotoperiodista Daniel Bello, de la agencia de noticias Telám resultó herido en el rostro por el impacto de una bala de goma en medio de la represión…  
661. Palestine: Journalists under fire amid escalating violence in occupied West Bank  

On 19 June, journalist Hazem Nasser, cameraman for Al-Ghad TV channel, was shot at and wounded, despite wearing a vest labelled ‘press’, during a raid in Jenin in the northern occupied West Bank. Since early June, at least three journalists have been injured by Israeli fire in the occupied West Bank. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate (PJS) in condemning the systematic targeting of Palestinian journalists and calls on the Israeli authorities to immediately halt its attacks on journalists and media workers. The Israeli army stormed Jenin refugee camp on 19 June, using combat helicopters for the first time in years…  
662. Pakistan: Four journalists accused of inciting unrest  

Pakistani authorities have registered sedition cases against four journalists based abroad for their alleged role in inciting unrest across Pakistan on May 9, following the arrest of former prime minister Imran Khan. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), condemn the charges against Shaheen Sehbai, Wajahat Saeed Khan, Sabir Shakir and Moeed Pirzada, and urge the authorities to cease their targeting of journalists. On June 10, complainant Muhammad Aslam registered a First Information Report (FIR) at Islamabad’s Ramna Police Station against journalists Shaheen Sehbai and Wajahat Saeed Khan. The FIR, which also…  
663. Yemen : Journalist arrested again and imprisoned  

On 5 June, Yemeni journalist Fahd Al Arhabi was arrested and jailed by the Houthi security services in Amran city, in western central Yemen. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Yemeni Journalists Syndicate (YJS) in condemning the incessant harassment against Al Arhabi and calls on the authorities to release him immediately, as well as all other journalists in jail. Journalist Fahd Al-Arhabi was arrested by the Houthi security services on 5 June after having received multiple calls  and summons by the Security and Intelligence Service in the Amran Governorate. He was then directly put in jail. Al- Arhabi was arrested for revealing information on a…  
664. Turkey: International groups condemn attack against journalist Sinan Aygül  

Organisations defending media freedom, freedom of expression and human rights, including the IFJ, have strongly condemned the appalling attack on journalist Sinan Aygül that took place in Tatvan, a city in eastern Turkey, on June 17. Two people were arrested the following day charged with ‘intentional injury with a weapon’.  Authorities must take all measures to ensure safety of journalists and hold all responsible to account The undersigned media freedom, freedom of expression and human rights organizations strongly condemn the appalling attack on journalist Sinan Aygül that took place in Tatvan, a city in eastern Turkey, on June 17. Two people were arrested the following day charged…  
665. Artificial intelligence: Negotiations should be for everyone  

Imagine for the moment that all humanity has an enormously important decision to make. I’m talking about a choice with the potential to shape our entire culture, to determine who is rich and who is poor, and set the balance of power between corporations and individuals for the foreseeable future. This decision may well be the largest and most far-reaching resolution in the history of humanity. It is one that will affect everyone. And then think about what kind of person you would trust to make such a decision, on behalf of us all? Would you choose Rupert Murdoch? And would you allow him to carry out behind close doors the negotiations on which this decision will be based? In…  
666. 'Queering' the news  

In major newsrooms in the Philippines, I know of at least one queer person who is a quiet observer and chronicler of history. As much as we take pride in our identities as queer people, we know our places in the story — which is not in it at all. When we prepare scripts, shoot videos, write articles and perform other tasks demanded of us by a rapidly changing media landscape, we vanish into the background as the stories that we publish or broadcast take centre stage. Queer Filipino journalists are active in almost every journalistic beat, relaying stories from their daily coverage to the wider public. From ‘soft’ beats such as entertainment and lifestyle to ‘hard’ beats such as politics or…  
667. IFJ in the news  

Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned. Check all the international media coverage of IFJ, divided by language, in the period from June 9th 2023 to June 16th 2023. ENGLISH Israeli soldiers shot Palestinian journalist Momen Samreen in the head while he was doing his job - Canary Journalist-Activist Nadezhda Azhgikhina on Global Journalism, Women’s Wartime Roles, and Why We Can’t Just 'Cancel Russian Culture and All Russians' - Ms. Magazine  ‘We are not cheap labor:’ BBC workers in Cairo strike over low wages, discrimination - MadaMasr  BBC Egypt Staff Announce…  
668. Kosovo: IFJ, EFJ and media freedom groups raise alarm over Klan Kosova business certificate suspension  

The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) joined the undersigned international media freedom organisations in expressing alarm over the Kosovo authorities’ unprecedented move to suspend the business certificate of major private television broadcaster, Klan Kosova, and bring criminal charges against its representatives. The actions of the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade are extremely serious and pose a serious threat to the exercise of media freedom in Kosovo. This is the first time in the country’s history that a broadcaster’s business certificate has been suspended in such a manner. Withdrawing the business certificate, which could lead to the…  
669. Syria: SJU reports 68 media rights violations in 2022  

In a seminar held on 13 June, the Syrian Journalists’ Union (SJU) highlighted 68 violations of media and journalists’ rights documented in their annual press freedom report. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the SJU, in condemning the attacks and urges the authorities to bring the perpetrators to justice. The meeting was attended by members of the SJU board and members of its press freedom committee, alongside IFJ representatives, who joined remotely. Discussions focussed on the 2023 press freedom report and addressed pressing challenges facing the Syrian journalistic community, such as daily threats, deteriorating working conditions that drive media…  
670. Reuters Digital Report 2023: Media outlets need to adapt to new generations  

The Reuters Institute, in collaboration with Oxford University, published today 14 June its global Digital News Report 2023, which focuses on how younger audiences consume news, and the trends of online engagement. It provides insights into the increasing prevalence of vertical videos and news podcasts. The influence of inflation, combined with an increasing phenomenon of “news avoidance”, is explained in the last part exploring the emergence of new sources of business models. Consumption of news  Overall trust in the news continues to decline. Combined with the rising of printing costs, news outlets need to find new ways to keep up with the demand. The media landscape is…  
671. South Korea: Freelance journalist charged for coverage of Ukraine war  

Freelance photojournalist Jang Jin-young is facing criminal charges for covering the war in Ukraine without permission from the South Korean government, with the People’s Coalition for Media Reform planning to appeal the charges in the nation’s Constitutional Court on June 23. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Journalists Association of Korea (JAK), in supporting the appeal and urges the Korean government to quash the criminal charges against Jin-young. The government of the Republic of Korea charged Jang Jin-young under Article 17(1) of the Passport Act (Restriction on the Use of Passports) on April 14, 2022, which gives power to the government to…  
672. Bangladesh: Regional journalist dies after violent attack  

Golam Rabbani Nadim, a Bakshiganj correspondent, died from his injuries on June 15 after being attacked by a group of assailants while returning home from work on June 14 in Jamalpur. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly condemns this heinous killing and urges the Bangladeshi authorities to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation. On his return home from work on June 14 at 10 pm, a group of approximately 12 people attacked Nadim in the Bakshiganj upazila, or sub-district, in Jamalpur city in the northwest of Bangladesh. The assailants beat the journalist until he was unconscious before fleeing the scene. He was rushed to hospital in a critical condition on the…  
673. Kazakhstan: Third arrest for journalist sparks hunger strike  

Journalist Duman Mukhametkarim has been arrested for a third time this year under charges relating to terrorist and extremist activities, after calling for a memorial rally via his YouTube channel on May 31. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Federation of Equal Journalists in Kazakhstan (FEJK), in condemning Mukhametkarim’s arrests and calling on Kazakhstani authorities to ensure his swift, safe release. On June 9, Mukhametkarim, a journalist and operator of the Ne Deidi (ND) YouTube channel, was listed as a witness with the right to defence in a criminal case under two sections of Kazakhstan’s penal code. While initially listed under Article 405,…  
674. Australia: National broadcaster cuts over 100 jobs  

Australian public broadcaster, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), has informed staff of 120 redundancies, including senior political reporters, ahead of a five-year ‘re-structuring’ of the organisation towards a digital-first model. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its Australian affiliate, the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA), in condemning the decision’s impact on Australian journalism and urges the ABC to consider all alternative options for staff redeployment. On June 15, the ABC informed staff members of a number of jobs expected to be cut ahead of the organisation’s five-year ‘restructuring’, set to begin from the beginning of the…  
675. Guatemala: tras un proceso con serias irregularidades, una condena profundiza la judicialización del libre ejercicio de la prensa.  

Luego de un juicio sin las correspondientes garantías para José Rubén Zamora, fundador del medio El Periódico, fue absuelto de los cargos de tráfico de influencias y chantaje, pero condenado a seis años de prisión por lavado de dinero. Otros ocho periodistas, ex integrantes del mismo medio que debió cerrar tras verse desfinanciado, se encuentran enfrentando procesos jurídicos. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas rechaza el avance de los ataques a la prensa mediante herramientas jurídicas que atentan contra las fuentes de trabajo y obturan la libertad de expresión. El diario El Periódico es un caso testigo de cómo la judicialización de la labor periodística priva a lxs trabajadorxs de…  
676. Golam Rabbani Nadim  

Golam Rabbani Nadim, a Bakshiganj correspondent, died from his injuries on June 15 after being attacked by a group of assailants while returning home from work on June 14 in Jamalpur. A group of approximately 12 people attacked him in the Bakshiganj upazila, or sub-district, in Jamalpur city in the northwest of Bangladesh. The assailants beat the journalist until he was unconscious before fleeing the scene. Nadim was the Bakshiganj correspondent for Ekattor TV and Daily Manabjamin, as well as the Jamalpur correspondent for Banglanews24.com. His son, Abdullah Al Mamun, believes the attack may be in relation to the journalists reporting and Facebook posts regarding…  
677. Senegal : Walf TV broadcast programmes suspended for 30 days  

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Syndicat des professionnels de l’information et de la communication (SYNPICS) have denounced the arbitrary decision to suspend Walf TV’s signal on 1 June 2023. The broadcast programmes of Walt TV, a privately-owned television, were cut off on 1 June as the station broadcast demonstrations following the sentencing of opposition leader Osman Sonok to two years in prison. The station's ability to broadcast has apparently been suspended for 30 days. The broadcast programmes of Walf TV, a privately owned television station have been suspended for 30 days following the cutting off of the signal of the television station…  
678. Pakistan: The Many Absurd Uses of Law  

Journalists and media workers in Pakistan continue to be silenced, harassed, and detained through several legal provisions. The historical and legal contexts behind these laws, however, must be understood to realise the significance of the law in censorship post-2018, writes Aftab Alam The Indian Penal Code was enacted by the colonial rulers in 1860 to control the masses in British India after a failed attempt for independence by the locals in 1857. This code was a major criminal law which defined crimes ranging from murder and robbery to dishonesty and nuisance. It empowered the colonial masters to control their subjects through a legal instrument. The code also included provisions such as…  
679. United States: Global Unions stand in solidarity with the Writers Guild of America  

The Writers Guild of America West and Writers Guild of America East (jointly, WGA) have been on strike since 2 May. Our brothers and sisters are fighting for the future of writing and for the ability to develop and sustain careers in the entertainment industry in the face of the pressures of streaming and the looming threat of generative AI. On this Global Day of Action, the global unions below stand in solidarity with the WGA in their fight for fair pay, decent working conditions and the protection of writers’ rights in the digital environment. This is a global fight. The streaming business model that has generated millions of hours of entertainment and billions of dollars for some of the…  
680. Switzerland: Women journalists on strike for better working conditions  

Switzerland will be on strike on Wednesday 14 June to demand better working conditions for women, including in the media sector. Four years after the first national feminist strike in 2019, women are still demanding better protection against harassment, more women in positions of responsibility and journalism free of sexism and racism.  “No women, no news – more women, more news". This slogan with which the Swiss journalists' unions are preparing to take to the streets to amplify demands about issues that have changed little since 2019.: Better protection against harassment Equal pay Reconciliation between work, family and mental health Women in positions of responsibility No sexism,…  
681. Tunisie: de nouveaux formateurs pour promouvoir la sécurité des journalistes en Afrique du Nord  

Après 3 mois de formation en ligne sur la sécurité des journalistes, un atelier s'est tenu du 5 au 10 juin à Tunis pour clôturer la formation de 9 journalistes en provenance d’Algérie, de Libye, du Maroc, de Mauritanie et de Tunisie. Objectif de l'atelier: renforcer les compétences des futurs formateurs et formatrices en matière de sécurité et leur permettre à leur tour de contribuer à renforcer les besoins de leurs collègues dans leurs pays respectifs. Du 28 mars au 16 mai dernier, la Fédération internationale des journalistes (FIJ) a organisé une formation en ligne sur la sécurité des journalistes, supervisée par son réseau des formateurs en sécurité des journalistes du…  
682. Switzerland: IFJ Gender Council supports feminist strike  

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) 's Gender Council (GC) supports the feminist strike scheduled on 14 June in Switzerland and in which its affiliates, Impressum, the Syndicat des médias et de la communication (Syndicom) and the Schweizer Syndikat Medienschaffender (SSM) are involved. The industrial action is aimed at curbing inequalities between men and women workers, including concrete demands for the media with the slogan "No women, no news". The GC is concerned about the decline of women's rights across the world. "We must support the feminist strike in Switzerland, which calls for closing the gender pay gap and taking concrete steps to put an end to sexism, racism…  
683. Yemen: Arrest warrants issued against journalists for investigating alleged corruption  

Since early June, at least five arrest warrants have been issued against journalists for investigating alleged corruption in the judiciary of Marib, a city located north east of Yemen's capital, Sana'a. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Yemeni Journalists' Syndicate (YJS), in denouncing the use of the judiciary to terrorise journalists and silence their investigations and raises concerns about the chilling effect that this practice will have on media professionals across the country. On 7 June, Ali Al-Faqih, editor-in-chief of the website Al-Masdar Online, and Ahmed Yahya Ayed and Muhammad Musad Al-Salihi, editors-in-chief of the news outlet Marib…  
684. Nicaragua: el periodista Victor Ticay fue condenado tras dos meses detenido sin acusación formal  

Fuentes cercanas a la familia del periodista afirmaron que fue condenado por “propagación de noticias falsas” y “menoscabo a la integridad nacional” durante la madrugada del viernes, tras permanecer detenido durante dos meses sin cargos formalmente presentados. El comunicador había sido arrestado al día siguiente de realizar la cobertura de una procesión religiosa por Semana Santa y fue encarcelado e incomunicado. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas demanda la liberación de Ticay y el respeto a las garantías constitucionales y el derecho al debido proceso. La criminalización de la actividad periodística es un ataque a la libertad de prensa y al derecho a la información. De acuerdo…  
685. Murder of Serbian journalist Milan Pantić: 22 years of impunity  

On Monday morning, June 11, 2001, around 7:30 a.m., journalist Milan Pantić, a correspondent for Večernje Novosti in Jagodina, a small town in Serbia, was killed with three brutal blows to the head. The journalist, known for his objective and uncompromising articles on criminal affairs and corporate corruption, was just returning from the grocery store. In his hand, he was holding a loaf of bread. That gruesome picture at the entrance to the building in Branko Radičević Street, the body of Milan Pantić motionless in a pool of blood and a loaf of bread next to his head, is a tragic picture of a humble journalist who was doing his job in the most honest way and whose life was brutally taken…  
686. Palestine: IFJ welcomes new PJS leadership and its commitment to strengthen safety and social rights  

The Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate (PJS) organised its congress on 23 May simultaneously in Ramallah, the West Bank and Gaza city. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomes the election of new PJS leadership and its working programme aimed at enhancing the safety and social rights of journalists and media workers throughout Palestine. During the opening session of the congress, IFJ President Dominique Pradalié and IFJ leaders from all over the world delivered solidarity messages along with Palestinian journalists and vowed to continue their support.  The congress elected the PJS's Administrative Council, which is composed of 63 members. Nineteen of them are women…  
687. IFJ in the news  

Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned. Check all the international media coverage of IFJ, divided by language, in the period from June 2nd 2023 to June 9th 2023. ENGLISH In bright spot for Hong Kong media freedom, journalist wins appeal - The Washington Post  International Federation of Journalists demands release of 12 women journalists in jail in Iran - ANF news Journalists protest in Bangladesh against alleged assaults by student political organisation - Mid day UNESCO condemns killing of Oriental Mindoro broadcaster Cris Bundoquin -…  
688. UK: Assange closer to extradition to the US after appeal rejected by High Court  

In a judgement issued on 6 June, a High Court in the UK has rejected the latest appeal by Wikileaks founder Julian Assange against an extradition order issued by the United States. The International and the European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) are appalled by the decision, which brings Assange closer to being extradited to the US where, if found guilty, he could spend the rest of his life in jail. The IFJ-EFJ renewed their call on the US government to close the case against Assange on the basis that it poses a grave threat to media freedom and the rights of all journalists globally. Following the High Court judgement, Assange’s defence stated that they will appeal again to the…  
689. Safety of Journalists in Middle East and Arab World  

Safety of Journalists in Middle East and Arab World In one of the world's most dangerous regions for journalists the IFJ is working with local unions and media employers to develop a culture of safety for journalists, journalists unions and media in the region. The project will build a core network of skilled and resourced safety trainers ready to be deployed to carry out training and advise when any security situation deteriorates Key Activities: Safety training provided in 6 countries Local safety coordinators developed in Palestine, Iraq and Yemen. Regional conference for establishing in-house safety trainers and protocols. Countries covered: Middle East and the…  
690. Tunisie : le président tunisien doit renouer le dialogue avec la profession  

Dans une déclaration publiée le 7 juin, le Syndicat national des journalistes tunisiens (SNJT) a appelé le Président tunisien Kaïs Saïed à relancer le dialogue sur la liberté de la presse avec les représentants de la profession. La Fédération internationale des journalistes (FIJ) était à Tunis cette semaine pour une série de rencontres avec le SNJT, les journalistes et médias locaux, ainsi qu’une formation des formateurs sur la sécurité. La déclaration publiée par le SNJT à l’intention du gouvernement tunisien fait suite à une réunion entre le syndicat tunisien et des représentants de la FIJ qui s’est tenue à Tunis le 6 juin.   Dans le texte publié le 7 juin, le SNJT dénonce la vague…  
691. Rewriting the story: Gender, media and politics  

Rewriting the story: Gender, Media and Politics This project will directly address barriers to the fair representation and portrayal of women and men in political life. Working with frontline journalists, news media managers, journalists’ unions and associations, gender experts, media self-regulatory bodies, women active in political life, academics and, crucially, the next generation of media professionals, the project will seek to initiate reforms in European media with regard to newsroom culture, policies and processes which improve the professional understanding and practices with regard to gender portrayal of women and men in political and public life and by doing so empower…  
692. UK: BBC journalists set to commence 48-hour strike  

More than one thousand journalists and media professionals will participate in a 48-hour strike action on 7 and 8 June to protest over BBC plans to dramatically reduce local radio services across England. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) fully supports the industrial action and joins its affiliate, the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) in the UK and Ireland, in calling on the BBC management to engage with the NUJ to reach a solution in the dispute over cuts to local radio. Strikes on 7 and 8 June will follow industrial action taken by journalists in March and stalled negotiations with the BBC management, whose proposals have failed to address the NUJ’s concerns about the…  
693. Hong Kong: Former HKJA chair detained  

Senior journalist and former Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) Chair Mak Yin-ting was detained by police for several hours while reporting on the 34th annual commemoration of the Tiananmen Square Massacre in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns Mak’s detention and urges authorities to respect press freedom and investigate her arrest. On June 4, Hong Kong correspondent for Radio France International and freelance journalist, Mak Yin-ting, was one of several activists, unionists and journalists detained following the wide-scale deployment of police in Causeway Bay. Vigils and other memorials have been banned in the city and Macau since…  
694. Philippines: Scammer impersonates NUJP chair  

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) has issued a warning not to respond to text messages from a fake profile impersonating the NUJP chair and Philstar journalist, Jonathan de Santos, attempting to solicit money from politicians. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) stands with its affiliate in condemning the scammer and calling for greater protections for journalists in the Philippines. On May 31, de Santos posted a screenshot of a text message conversation to social media between a fake profile impersonating himself and member of a politician’s staff. The scammer began with an introduction and greeting, listing de Santos’ titles and roles as the NUJP…  
695. Hong Kong: Bao Choy wins appeal  

Producer and journalist Bao Choy Yuk Ling has successfully appealed a 2021 conviction of ‘making false statements’ for her allegedly inappropriate search of a vehicle registration database in the production of a documentary. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomes the clearance of charges against Bao Choy and urges authorities to ensure that the legal protections afforded to journalists under Hong Kong’s Basic Law are followed. On June 5, Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal (HKCFA) presented a unanimous verdict granting journalist Bao Choy Yuk Ling’s appeal, revoking all charges laid against her. In an official statement, the court said her initial conviction represented a…  
696. Pakistan: Authorities arrest Geo News Executive Producer  

Police have denied the arrest and disappearance of Geo News Executive Producer Zubair Anjum, despite the media worker being brought into custody from his Karachi home by armed officers on June 6. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), condemn the journalist’s disappearance and urge law enforcement and the Pakistani government to launch an immediate investigation. According to Geo News, two police vans and several double cabin vehicles arrived at Zubair Anjum's Model Colony home in Karachi on June 6, with armed, uniformed and plain-clothes police entering the residence and taking him into custody.  Police…  
697. Palestine: Draft law on the right to information raises concerns over transparency  

The Palestinian government is discussing a draft law on the right to access information that will expand its control over the media by appointing a cabinet minister, instead of an independent commissioner, at the head of the Independent Information Commission. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) backs its affiliate, the Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate (PJS), in rejecting the bill and calls on the government to commit to the draft law proposed in 2018, on which a consensus was reached by civil society organisations and independent institutions, including the IFJ. The PJS organised a workshop on 1 June to address the draft law on the right to access information, which is…  
698. Brasil: a un año del asesinato del periodista Dom Phillips, continúa la demanda de justicia  

El 5 de junio de 2022, el periodista británico Dom Phillips y el experto indigenista Bruno Pereira fueron asesinados en el valle de Javari cuando regresaban de un viaje por esa zona del Amazonas sobre la que Dom estaba realizando una investigación para un libro. Al momento, tres pescadores ilegales se encuentran en prisión esperando por el juicio en su contra por ser los responsables materiales del crimen, y el presunto autor intelectual fue formalmente acusado por los asesinatos en los últimos días. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas sostiene su reclamo de justicia por Dom y Bruno, y demanda que también sean investigados los motivos por los cuales fueron ignoradas todas las…  
699. Croatia: IFJ completes training on gender portrayal of politicians  

The IFJ-led EU-funded project Rewriting the story ended, on 4 June, its second 'train the trainers' session in Zagreb, Croatia, with journalists from all over Europe. The newly trained trainers will now be in charge of conducting their own national training using their new skills and the project's newly developed training modules kit. "Mentioning the family status of a woman politician automatically makes a news story fall under the category of gender bias if nothing in the story justifies mentioning that status," said IFJ Trainer Marie Palmer as she concluded the second day of her training session of journalists on portraying politicians through a gender lens in Zagreb,…  
700. IFJ in the news  

Every week the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is compiling a list of the top news articles from across the world in which it is mentioned. Check all the international media coverage of IFJ, divided by language, in the period from May 27th to June 2nd 2023. ENGLISH The sham trial of two Iranian women journalists - Iran Wire Mahsa Amini: Trials of journalists who broke story begins in Iran - Middle East Eye The International Federation of Journalists demands the release of 12 women journalists imprisoned in Iran - ANF English Global Unions urge governments and employers to help put an end to human and trade union rights violations in Belarus - IndustriALL Myanmar military…  
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