News and Press ReleasesFreelance journalists: Organizing is key to survive the pandemic 22 Mar 2021 In certain parts of the world, the pandemic has boosted the unionization wave in digital media but also among freelance journalists, who are…UK: Politicians must stop attacking journalists 19 Mar 2021 The IFJ today backed calls by its UK affiliate, the NUJ, on government ministers and all politicians to stop traducing journalists and media outlets…IFJ and FAJ call on African governments to give priority to journalists for COVID-19 vaccinations 15 Mar 2021 The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), the Pan-African Organization of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), has called on African…UK: Government publishes first ever national action plan to protect journalists 09 Mar 2021 The United Kingdom's government has published the country's first national action plan to protect journalists from abuse and harassment. The…African journalists underline the importance of a strong journalists’ union role in managing the response to the COVID-19 crisis to protect quality journalism and improve working conditions 03 Mar 2021 The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), the pan-African organisation of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) in collaboration with…Somalia: Journalist killed in targeted attack in Puntland state 02 Mar 2021 Freelance journalist Jamal Farah Adan was shot dead by two gunmen on March 1 in Galkayo city, in the Somali state of Puntland. The International…Somalia: Second journalist arrested in Puntland 23 Feb 2021 Freelance journalist Ahmed Botan Arab was arrested on February 21 in Bossasso, in the northeast region of Puntland, accused of “spreading…Senegal: Journalists receive death threats for reporting on a rape case 18 Feb 2021 At least six journalists working for different media outlets received death threats from unidentified persons through text messages and social media…Sudan: Four journalists arrested amid crackdown on opposition leaders 18 Feb 2021 Four Sudanese journalists were arrested by local security forces on 12 February due to alleged "incitement of acts of violence, sabotage, and looting…Join the trade union movement fighting for democracy in Myanmar 09 Feb 2021 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins the global labour movement in raising a racket to support Myanmar's trade unionists taking to…Myanmar: IFJ Asia-Pacific members condemn attack on Myanmar democracy and press freedom 06 Feb 2021 Media unions and journalist organisations across the Asia-Pacific region have issued a joint statement of solidarity with their journalist colleagues…Burundi: President calls on regulator to ease crackdown on media 29 Jan 2021 President Evariste Ndayishimiye instructed the National Communication Council (CNC) on 28 January to settle differences with banned independent media…Africa: IFJ and FAJ join African leaders to launch new journalists' safety initiative 27 Jan 2021 The International Federation of Journalists and Federation of African Journalists will join the leaders of the African Union, UNESCO, editors from…Ethiopia: Journalist shot dead in conflict-hit region of Tigray 26 Jan 2021 TV journalist Dawit Kebede Araya was shot dead in his car on 20 January near his home in the conflict-hit region of Tigray located in northern…Russia: Union takes up cases of journalists beaten and arrested while covering protests 25 Jan 2021 Dozens of journalists and media workers were arrested and beaten by the police on January 23 while covering protests in support of jailed opposition…China: Former journalist sentenced to jail 13 Jan 2021 Former Chinese journalist and renowned critic of internet censorship Zhang Jialong was sentenced to 18 months in prison on January 8 for his remarks… Page 13 of 48. Previous 123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748 Next Load more
