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 20 April to 26 April 2024.
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Erbil to host Third International Summit of Journalists, focus on protecting women journalists - Kurdistan24
PM Barzani emphasizes media freedom at Erbil International Summit of Journalists - Kurdistan24
Italy: Petition against attacks on Domani newspaper - Article19
Italy: Press freedom under attack as three reporters face up to nine years in prison - Statewatch
Parliament calls on world to intensify…
More than six months of war in Gaza has devastated nearly every aspect of life in the enclave. Since Hamas’ horrific attack on southern Israel on 7 October 2023, and the subsequent invasion, more than 33,000 Palestinians have been killed. This includes at least 109 journalists and media workers, a mortality rate of over ten per cent – dramatically higher than any other occupational group.
Since the initial attack the IFJ has called for the release of all hostages, for the opening of Gaza to international reporters, and Israel to respect international law that requires combatants to safeguard journalists. The IFJ has also worked closely with its affiliate, the Palestinian…
“We condemn the dangers endured by women journalists in many parts of the world, putting their lives and health at risk when they do their jobs, keeping members of their communities and countries informed.” The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)’s Gender Council adopted a Declaration in Erbil Kurdistan on 23 April calling for renewed efforts to improve safety and achieve equality for women journalists as well as a revision of the objectives of the Beijing Platform for action (1995) relating to the efforts applied by news platforms to to advance equality by breaking down gender stereotypes in the media.
The IFJ Gender council met in an hybrid format for its mid-term meeting on…
Three reporters at the Italian newspaper Domani – Giovanni Tizian, Nello Trocchia, Stefano Vergine - are facing up to 9 years in prison. They are under investigation by Perugia Prosecutor’s Office for allegedly having requested and received confidential documents from a public official, and for allegedly breaching the secrecy of the investigation through the request and publication of information contained in those documents.
The investigation started on October 2022, after Domani published articles outlining a conflict of interest concerning Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto. We revealed that for years, before being appointed minister, he was paid by the arm industry as an advisor.…
Four media associations and organisations met online on 17 April to launch the “Palestinian Media Sector Coordination Group-PMSCG.” The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomes the launch of the group which will aim to support journalism in Palestine. The group is composed of the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS), the Palestinian Publishers Association/Founding Committee (PPA), the Palestinian Association of Private Radios (PAPR), and the Media Development Centre (MDC) at Birzeit University.
The group’s establishment comes amid the worst crises facing journalists and media in Palestine since the start of the war in Gaza on 7 October. Over 100 Palestinian journalists and…
Police in Punjab have reported that a previously unidentified body discovered on March 11 near the Lehri National Park has been confirmed to be Pakpattan print journalist Tahira Nosheen Rana. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), strongly condemn the journalist’s killing and urge authorities to conduct an immediate and comprehensive investigation into her murder.
The journalist’s body was discovered on March 11 near the Lehri National Park within the Sohawa district of Jhelum in Punjab’s north, approximately four hundred kilometres from Rana’s home in Pakpattan. Local police formally initiated an…
Two years after the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, journalist, activist, and TheBuchaCity CEO Oleksandr Ostapa shares the tragic story of Bucha. The Ukrainian city is 30km away from Kyiv, and was invaded by Russian troops in the early stages of the war. Ostapa talked to us about how his job as a journalist has changed over that period, and the fundamental role that TheBuchaCity played in informing the citizens.
Journalist Oleksandr Ostapa decided to leave Bucha at the early stage of the invasion in February 2022 with his wife and his two-year-old daughter. During that time, he recruited volunteers and found ways to let in humanitarian aid, including food, batteries, and so on. As…
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 13 April to 19 April 2024.
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Media officials, bodies denounce Israeli attack on Al Mayadeen's crew - Al Mayadeen English
War on Journalists - Israeli Attack Targets Reporters in Nuseirat - Palestine Chronicle
UN experts condemn journalist killing amid rising West Bank violence - Daily Sun
Israeli attack against Al Mayadeen team denounced in Lebanon - Prensa Latina English
South Africa: Daily Maverick Shuts Down for…
Alors qu’il couvrait l’actualité politique et sociale togolaise, le journaliste français Thomas Dietrich a été brutalement arrêté, humilié et fortement malmené à Lomé, lundi 15 avril. Le SNJ, le SNJ-CGT, la CFDT-Journalistes, le SGJ-FO et la FIJ s’indignent de ces pratiques scandaleuses, visant à l'empêcher d'exercer sa mission de journaliste.
Dans la nuit du 25 au 26 mars dernier, l’Assemblée Nationale togolaise adoptait un projet de réforme constitutionnelle promettant un passage « test » vers un régime parlementaire. Le président de la République serait alors élu par une majorité de députés. De fait, ce projet de loi annule les élections prévues en 2025 et donne une dimension toute autre…
The South African online news website, The Daily Maverick, which also runs a weekly newspaper, closed down its operations on 15 April for 24 hours to protest against dominance of big tech companies and the global crisis that journalism faces. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) adds its voice to the call of The Daily Maverick urging Internet giants that do not produce any form of news content to financially compensate journalists and media outlets whose articles are used by the tech corporations.
With its action, The Daily Maverick warns against the devastating effects of ongoing business models of tech giants, which make benefits by distributing words, images and sounds that…
A direct link between entities close to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and company Alpac Capital, a Portuguese investment fund, which acquired the Euronews TV channel in 2022 has been revealed in a major investigation. The takeover was approved by the French government(Euronews, previously headquartered in Lyon, was a company incorporated under French law). The International and European Federation of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) back the call of their French affiliate, the National Union of Journalists (SNJ), for the opening of a parliamentary inquiry aimed at shedding light on the origins of the funds used to buy Euronews.
The investigation published on 11 April by a European media…
Food, bedding and clothes for journalists in Gaza will be available in greater quantities as a result of a surge in donations to support them, through the IFJ’s International Safety Fund.
In recent weeks, Australian and New Zealand journalists have donated €9,000, the International Transport Federation €8,000, €920 has come from the Industrial Workers of the World Freelance Workers’ Union, €250 from journalists at Ireland’s national broadcaster RTÉ, and €583 from a branch of the British trades union Unison.
Some acts of kindness were prompted my memories of departed colleagues who had worked in Palestine, or in other conflict zones. For example, more than €3,000 was been donated in memory…
Public service broadcaster RAI has decided to grant ministers and undersecretaries unrestricted airtime on its programs when referring to institutional matters. On 11 April, journalists and news hosts on the main channels of RAI interrupted news programs to read a statement from the Rai Union of Journalists (USIGRai) statement explaining RAI’s new policy, and condemning it, comparing RAI to the government’s “megaphone”. The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) together with their affiliate the Federazione Nazionale Stampa Italiana (FNSI) condemn this further attempt to politicise public information services for propaganda purposes and demand that RAI respects…
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Uniting to advocate for the UN recommendations, fight fake news and promote peace education - Education International
TRT crew seriously injured in Israeli attack in Gaza's Nuseirat camp - TRT
Biden says US 'considering' dropping charges against Julian Assange - LBC
Journalists' federations seek immediate probe into attack on justice Afghan journalist in Pakistan - Amu TV
Afghan journalist shot by armed…
On 4 and 5 April, Russian drone strikes hit respectively the Ukrainian regions of Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia injuring at least four journalists, with some ending at the hospital in serious and worrying health conditions. The International and European Federation of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) together with their affiliates the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NUJU) and the Independent Media Trade Union of Ukraine (IMTUU) call for Russian authorities to put an end to these attacks, that endanger the safety not only of civilians but also of journalists engaged in the performance of their duties.
On 4 April, Russian drone strikes hit the Kharkiv region, injuring two journalists, Yuliya Boyko,…
The Union of Cyprus Journalists (UCJ) has launched the campaign ‘Journalists have a voice’ to raise awareness of the difficulties journalists face in the country. Low salaries, precarious working conditions and a collective agreement for press workers that has not been renewed over a decade could have a devastating impact on the quality of information, media pluralism and democracy, warns the UCJ. The International and the European Federation of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) fully back the demands of their affiliate UCJ, and urge employers to start negotiations to improve journalists’ working conditions and end precarity in the media sector.
Journalism is in danger in Cyprus. The UCJ has sounded…
Our affiliate SINOS in Serbia has just signed over 50 permanent contracts with RTV, the regional public broadcaster.
This success is the result of a key agreement reached by SINOS with the support of the IFJ. Around 135 media professionals had been working for RTV for many years on short-term, occasional and precarious contracts. After realizing that they were subject to similar precarious working conditions, they decided to join forces to demand their employment rights. And united they stand.
This Serbian success illustrates how collective action strengthens our ability to defend fair wages, better working conditions, equal treatment for all and ethical standards in our sector.…
The IFJ Gender council will meet in an hybrid format for its mid-term meeting on 22-23 April under the theme "Empowering Women Journalists: Breaking Barriers to union leadership and combating violence and harassment".
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Julian Assange, le fondateur de Wikileaks, est en prison depuis 5 ans aujourd'hui.
Communiqué Joint FIJ/FEJ- Comité Free.Assange.Belgium
Julian Assange, éditeur et journaliste australien a, depuis qu'il a fondé la plateforme WikiLeaks en 2006, reçu de nombreux prix de journalisme.
Cette plateforme qui permet à des lanceurs d'alerte de déposer des documents tout en garantissant leur anonymat, a, dès sa création, permis de révéler des corruptions, des pollutions, des malversations, des crimes que des gouvernements ou des dirigeants d'entreprises voulaient garder secrets.
Après 2010, WikiLeaks s'est retrouvé sur le devant de la scène en publiant plusieurs centaines de milliers…
En medio de numerosos intentos de criminalización de la labor periodística en el país, Angie Prieto fue absuelta en los cargos por presunta injuria contra Marcelo Fleitas, gerente de Albavisión. La periodista había sido despedida por alzar la voz por colegas que denunciaron acoso sexual en su lugar de trabajo y luego querellada por críticas que hizo sobre la forma en la que la empresa se había manejado ante la situación. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas (FIP) y la Federación de Periodistas de América Latina y el Caribe (FEPALC) celebran junto al Sindicato de Periodistas del Paraguay (SPP) este fallo, a la vez que se mantienen en alerta ante el uso de la justicia para la…
Fergal Crehan dispenses simple advice to journalists when they go out to work. “Don’t take your phone”, he says. Smart phones are sieves through from data flows, compromising sources, jeopardising privacy and endangering their users, he warns. Standard fare from a tin-foil-hat-sporting conspiracy theorist. Crehan, however, is an eminent barrister, who specialises in data security, and who for many years worked for the mobile phone industry.
He was speaking to the Freelance Forum, a regular, day-long event organised by the NUJ’s Dublin Freelance Branch. His guidance could not have been blunter.
Nor was he sparing of other everyday working norms. “Don’t use Gmail”, he said. “Secure services…
Ljiljana Sasic has worked for Radio-Television of Vojvodina (RTV), the regional public service broadcaster in the Serbian province of Vojvodina, northern of the country, for about 20 years. She has held senior positions such as editor, reporter and presenter - all without a permanent working contract. However, everything changed when Ljiljana sought help from the Syndicate of journalists of Serbia (SINOS), and unionised. To date, more than 50 media professionals at RTV have signed indefinite term-contracts, thanks to a groundbreaking agreement won by SINOS with the support of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ). It’s a union win, and there are more to come.
Ljijana’s case…
"Burn it all down for Giulia" – the furious cry demanded action in streets the length and breadth of Italy. The slogan appeared on walls and placards and echoed around cafes, bars and workplaces, as far as Europe's borders. Giulia had broken a spell. Finally there was a conversation about the murder of women.
In 2023, 109 women died of femicide in Italy. Yet, the way media portray these killings falls short of reporting that would contribute to a better understanding of the phenomenon and a better eradication of the issue. Giulia Cecchettin’s murder at the end of the year and the media's narrative changes thanks to her family’s approach, have paved the way for better coverage.…
Senior journalist and Rawalpindi Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) Secretary General Dr Furqan Rao was attacked in his office by a group of people following recent union elections at the Associated Press of Pakistan. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), condemn the attack, and urge authorities to ensure the safety of journalists.
Rao, the head of the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP)'s China desk, was attacked at approximately 11:00pm on March 29, allegedly by Rana Imran Latif and his colleagues, who forcibly entered the agency’s Islamabad offices. The group proceeded to Dr Rao’s offices, before…
A year or so ago, I spoke at an event to commemorate British journalist Dom Phillips who was murdered while reporting from the Brazilian Amazon. His union, the NUJ UK and Ireland, hosted an exhibition of Phillips’ work. Members of his family travelled to the union’s headquarters in London to participate; it was an evening of tears and laughter. I felt privileged to make a modest contribution.
Cycling home that evening, I fretted about how easy warm words about the departed are, likewise vague commitments to future action. To the question of what one can personally do to make journalists safer, my ride home provided no answer.
Fast forward to March of 2024 when I led an International…
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Watching the watchdogs: Israel’s attacks on journalists are backfiring | Freedom of the Press - Al Jazeera
Israel’s Crackdown on Critical Media: Al Jazeera First Target - OCCRP
Why Gaza Has Been the Worst Conflict for Journalists? - Kashmir Life
‘Alarming escalation’: Rights groups on Israel’s Al Jazeera ban plan - Newslaundry
Deadliest Place for Journalists - CPJ, Media Organizations Call for…
The Syrian Journalists’ Union (SJU), in cooperation with the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), has launched its annual press freedom report. This registered 74 media rights violations in the country in 2023, a slight increase from the 68 reported in 2022. The IFJ welcomes the exhaustive work carried out by its affiliate, the SJU, condemns all attacks against journalists and calls on the Syrian government and all other groups to take concrete action to end the climate of violence and harassment against media workers in the country.
The SJU published its third annual press freedom report in March, developed in cooperation with the IFJ. The comprehensive report provides an…
Prominent Afghan journalist Ahmed Hanayesh was shot by a group of armed men in Islamabad on the evening of April 3, sustaining serious injuries to his leg and head. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate, the Afghanistan Independent Journalists Union (AIJU), urge the authorities to conduct an immediate investigation and ensure the perpetrators are brought to swift justice.
Hanayesh, the founder of private media outlets Radio Kahkashan and Radio Donya and a journalist with the United States Congress-funded Radio Azadi, was shot by two gunmen on a motorcycle while returning home in Islamabad’s south-eastern residential G6 area at approximately 11:00pm on April 3.…
[UPDATED 04.04.2024] At least 102 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed, several have been injured and others are missing during the war in Gaza. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS) condemn the killings and continued attacks on journalists. The IFJ calls for an immediate investigation into their deaths.
In such dangerous conditions, the IFJ reminds journalists on the ground to take precautions, wear professional safety equipment and not to travel without their media providing them with all the professional safety equipment needed to cover events. No story is worth the life of a journalist.
In the early…
The Media and Creative Industry Workers Union for Democracy (SINDIKASI), an IFJ affiliate, released on 24 March two groundbreaking reports that address issues of sexual harassment and the precarious living conditions of freelancers in the Indonesian media landscape.
The findings of these reports paint a harsh picture of the realities confronting freelancers, with a significant majority grappling to make ends meet amidst inadequate earnings. SINDIKASI's research underscores the strong imbalance between living expenses and inadequate incomes.
Their latest research, titled "A Decent Wage for All: Wage Model for Media and Creative Industry Freelancers," surveyed 55 freelancers across various…
Women journalists Antonina Favorskaya, known for her independent reporting, and Olga Komleva, a dedicated correspondent for RusNews, were arrested in March on charges of “extremism” linked to the coverage of the trials of the Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny. If convicted, they will face up to six years in prison. The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ), together with their affiliate the Journalists’ and Media Workers’ Union (JMWU), express deep concern over the unjust detention of Favorskaya and Komleva, in the context of a wider crackdown in Russia on press freedom.
SotaVision journalist Antonina Favorskaya, who recorded the last video of the…
The IFJ took part in the 68th annual Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68), the UN’s largest annual gathering on gender equality and women’s empowerment. Held in New York on 11-22 March 2024, the event was a great opportunity for trade unions to push for more gender equality and workplaces for women, as well as to connect with women’s groups worldwide.
The event focused on the priority theme, ‘Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective’.
For the second consecutive year, IFJ Gender Council chair María Ángeles Samperio represented the…
[UPDATED 04.04.2024] Thirteen media professionals from Radio Television Vojvodina (RTV), who were forced to work for years on short-term and precarious contracts, have signed indefinite-term contracts thanks to a groundbreaking agreement won by the Union of Journalists of Serbia (SINOS). The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), which supported the campaign to end precarious work through its Union to Union (UTU) project, welcomed the agreement with the employer and the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications and pledged to continue supporting SINOS and RTV workers in their fight for decent working conditions for all.
“After two decades of working in positions such as editor,…
SINDIKASI - Collective Bargaining Agreement
SINDIKASI signed a collective bargaining agreement between Project Multatuli and Sindikasi, Greater Jakarta chapter, as part of SINDIKASI's fifth anniversary celebration. Watch the video here!
Project Objectives
The purpose of the project is to reinforce professional and ethical journalism and create a more sustainable media in Sri Lanka through effective research and by strengthening capacities of young and working journalists in union leadership and raise voice on the issues that affect them in their professional work as journalists.
Project Objectives
To strengthen the union towards the protection and promotion of media rights and…
Dual online and offline organizing for media workers. Digital campaigns for labour rights awareness. Resources provision through digital means. Research on challenges facing media workers in Pakistan.
Strategic planning for union improvement and growth. Constitutional reviews for robust, inclusive structures. Support in union registration and funding for activities. Regional networking for union collaboration and knowledge-sharing. Leadership program for member’s growth and young leadership development.
Collaboration with civil society organisations to form labour and gender media networks. Aim to foster solidarity and collective action within the networks. …
On 1 April, the Israeli parliament passed a bill that grants the government the power to temporarily ban the broadcasting of international news outlets in Israel, if they are deemed threatening to national security. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced his intention to act immediately to halt Al Jazeera’s operations in the country. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) urges the Israeli government not to shut down the Jerusalem bureau of Al Jazeera and to stop using "national security" as an excuse to censor critical media. The IFJ is concerned at the government’s drift towards restricting press freedom and curtailing journalists’ capacities to operate in Israel,…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) together with its affiliate, the Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate (PJS) and the League of Arab States organised a parallel event at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, on 25 March to call for the protection of Palestinian journalists.
Journalists have paid a bloody price to report the Gaza conflict, Wael Al-Dahdouh told international representatives in Geneva, Switzerland on 25 March 2024.
“My wife, my children, my grandson and my relatives were killed in deliberate attacks”, said the veteran Al Jazeera Gaza bureau chief, struggling to contain his emotions. “We journalists are not party to this conflict. We are only…
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'Silencing Palestinian Voices' - Three More Journalists Killed by Israel in Gaza - Palestine Chronicle
Media Freedom Organizations Urge Serbia to Stop Targeting Journalists - OCCRP
Serbia: Escalating threats and attacks against journalists in Novi Sad - Article 19
Serbia: Increase in threats and attacks on journalists in Novi Sad - IFEX
IPI joins 38 other rights groups calling on Media Freedom Coalition…
The editor of FirstNews, an independent digital news network, Segun Olatunji, was abducted by at least ten armed men ‘two of them in military uniforms’ from his home in the Iyana Odo, Abule Egba area in Lagos on 15 March. Olatunji was released on 28 March by the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA). He was handed over to the General Secretary of the Nigeria Guild of Editors, Iyobosa Uwugiaren in Abuja. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomes his release, but condemns this act of brutality and intimidation by the Nigerian military on an unarmed journalist.
According to local news reports, armed men arrived at Olatunji’s residence a few minutes past 6:00 pm and forcefully took…
[UPDATED 25.04.2024] On 26 March, a Moscow court extended US Moscow-based Wall Street Journal correspondent Evan Gershkovich’s detention for an additional three months, until 30 June 2024. On the eve of Gershkovich’s first anniversary in jail, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) calls on the Russian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release journalist and US citizen Evan Gershkovich and drop all charges against him.
On 26 March, a Moscow court announced it had "extended the term of detention of Evan Gershkovich until June 30, 2024" while awaiting trial on espionage charges.
The 32-year-old journalist has been detained since 29th March 2023 and is…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has welcomed the possibility that Julian Assange is given leave to appeal his extradition to the United States, handed down at the Royal Courts of Justice in London on 26 March by Judges Victor Johnson and Dame Victoria Sharp. Their decision is contingent on fresh assurances from the US and the UK, who have been given further time for submissions.
IFJ President Dominique Pradalié said: “Since the indictments against Julian Assange were published it was clear that this prosecution created significant jeopardy for journalists the world over. Determining that there could be grounds to appeal the judgement of the first hearing is an…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joined other 38 other media freedom organisations in calling out the “collective official silence” of the Media Freedom Coalition member states regarding the killings of journalists in Gaza and further warned that this silence seriously diminishes their ability to stand up for media freedom globally.
The Media Freedom Coalition is a group of 52 countries that have pledged to protect media freedom at home and abroad.
MFC Member States your credibility is on the line: we need your meaningful action for the safety of journalists and access to information in Gaza
We write you today as a collective of concerned members of civil society working…
In a letter to Serbian authorities, the International and European Federation of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) joins partners of the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) in urging them to address death threats faced by journalists Ana Lalić Hegediš and Dinko Gruhonjić, in Serbia. We are deeply concerned that no decisive action has been taken to conduct a thorough investigation, arrest the perpetrators and provide the journalists with adequate protection.
To: Mr Vucic, President of Serbia
Mr Stamenkovic, Public Prosecutor in General Public Prosecution and member of the Standing working group
Ms Brnabic, Prime Minister and President of National Parliament
Mr Gasic, Minister of Interior
Mr…
The journalists of the Giornale Radio Rai are on a 24-hour strike today, 25 March, against the cuts announced by the national public service media (PSM) Rai company. The broadcaster intends to merge the sports editorial team with Rai Sport and Giornale Rai Parliament with Rai Parliament. The International and the European Federation of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) together with its affiliate, the Federazione Nazionale della Stampa Italiana (FNSI), stand in solidarity with journalists at Giornale Radio Rai and urge Rai’s management to consider all alternative options to avoid lay-offs and downgrading broadcast output.
On 20 March, Rai Radio 1 journalists announced on their social media platforms…
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 16 March to 22 March 2024.
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Malawi: Death of Juma's General Secretary Charles Mkula - All Africa
The Big Collab: In Solidarity with Julian Assange - The Badger
Several journalists detained by Israeli forces at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza - Anadolu Ajansi
Iran Sentences Journalist to Over 6 Years in Prison - IranWire
Appeal: protect exiled Russian journalists in the Czech Republic - International Press Institute
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La FIP…
The escalation of threats and violence suffered by journalists in Novi Sad, northern Serbia, has reached an unprecedented level in the past fortnight. The undersigned organisations, including the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), urge the Serbian authorities to conduct an immediate and thorough investigation into the persistent attacks on journalists and ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted accordingly.
In just ten days, no fewer than seven journalists have faced threats and assaults in the city of Novi Sad alone. Whether it is physical assaults, verbal abuse, online harassment or death threats, the ability of Serbian journalists to do their job is severely compromised…
In a letter to Czech and European authorities, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins partners of the Safety of Journalists Platform in urging them to address security threats faced by exiled Russian journalists in the Czech Republic. We are deeply concerned for the safety of Irina Dolinina and Alesya Marakhovskaya of Russian independent news outlet I-Stories, whose safety is threatened by probable Russian state agents.
To:
Petr Fiala, Prime Minister of the Czech Republic
Pavel Blažek, Minister of Justice of the Czech Republic
Vít Rakušan, Minister of Interior of the Czech Republic
Catherine De Bolle, Executive Director EUROPOL
Vera Jourova, Vice-President, European…
Veteran Pakistani journalist Sagheer Ahmed Laar was killed on March 14 after unidentified men opened fire on him outside a pharmacy in Punjab. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), and the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) strongly condemn his murder, and urge Pakistani authorities to conduct an immediate and swift investigation into the incident, and ensure that journalists are free to work without fear of retribution.
According to sources close to the IFJ, former Nawankot Press Club President and Khabren News correspondent Sagheer Ahmed Laar, also known as Muhammad Sagheer, was shot to death by unknown people at approximately 6 p.m. on March 14, in the…
New research by the Reuters Institute analyses the gender representation of senior editors in major news outlets across five continents, recording that women fill only 24% of senior editorial roles in the markets surveyed. The findings highlight how gender inequalities can reinforce misperceptions, imbalances, and perceived differences both within journalism and as covered by journalists.
The research “Women and leadership in the news media 2024: Evidence from 12 markets” took examples from five continents, and analysed the gender breakdown of editorial leaders. Two hundred and forty major online and offline news outlets provided data.
According to the factsheet, among the 33…
Cordoba played host to Spain’s second training for journalists on the portrayal of women in politics on 15-16 March. Nineteen participants, drawn from all over Andalusia, as well as Masters students from Mexico, Peru and Chile, took part in the event, organised with IFJ affiliate CCOO.
The activity was part of the IFJ project "Rewriting the story" in which several IFJ member unions are involved.It aims to improve the portrayal of politicians in Spain ahead of EU and national elections.
For women politicians in particular, some journalistic approaches have become essential, such as the law of reversibility (would you ask a man the same question?) or the openness of the journalistic…
On 14 March, the Council of Ministers appointed members of the new Somali Media Council, without involving consultation with media organisations and including a former senator. This has never happened before and contravenes the media law. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), in condemning the unlawful appointments of the Somali Media Council, which undermine press freedom and disrespect rule of law in the country.
Somali journalists and media organisations, including the IFJ-affiliate NUSOJ, are sounding the alarm on the dire consequences of the government-appointed Media Council’s members, that will…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) had learned with great sadness of the unexpected death of the Secretary General of the Journalists Union of Malawi (JUMA), Charles Mkula, 57, who died on 10 March at the Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre, Malawi.
According to a statement issued by JUMA, Charles succumbed to a liver failure. He was buried on Tuesday, 12 March, at Chipande Village, Traditional Authority Malemia in Zomba, Malawi.
The IFJ General Secretary, Anthony Bellanger said: "It is with great sadness that we learnt of the death of our colleague, Charles Mkula . On behalf of the IFJ and its affiliates across the world we would like…
En los últimos días, la crisis en el país antillano se profundizó luego de que las pandillas que controlan la capital lograran la dimisión del primer ministro interino Ariel Henry. En estos momentos, la labor de lxs periodistas es fundamental pero carecen de garantías para realizar su trabajo de forma segura y se encuentran permanentemente expuestxs a la violencia. La Federación Internacional de Periodistas junto a la Federación de Periodistas de América Latina y el Caribe expresan su preocupación y se solidarizan con lxs colegas de la Asociación de Periodistas Haitianos (AJH por sus siglas en francés).
La crisis política, social, económica, sanitaria y humanitaria en Haití empeoró aún más…
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 9 March to 15 March 2024.
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On International Women's Day-Support Palestinian Women Journalists In San Francisco - Indybay
IJU joins IFJ in standing with women journalists in Gaza - The Arunachal Times
UN Fact-Finding Mission on Iran reports on the threats faced by BBC News Persian journalists and their family members - BBC
In Colombia, unions face harassment and violence against LGBTQI+ workers - PSI - Public Services…
Spanish freelance reporter Pablo González, accused of spying for Russia, has been held in pre-trial detention in Poland for more than two years, since he was arrested on 28 February 2022. Following parliamentary elections in October 2023, the president of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Dominique Pradalié sent a letter to the new Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk on 15 March to demand the rights of González to be respected in prison.
González is treated as a dangerous prisoner and spends 23 hours isolated in his cell, despite any evidence of the allegations against him being made public and no trial in sight. The IFJ, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) and its…
Since the beginning of 2024, Ukrainian journalists investigating Poland’s economic ties with Russia and Belarus have faced deliberate obstruction of their activities by Polish law enforcement officers. From vehicle searches to confiscation of equipment, leading to arrests and deportations, the work of the Ukrainian journalists from online newspaper Ukrainska Pravda and Rayon.in.ua have been seriously unhindered. The International and the European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) urge the Polish authorities to conduct an independent and thorough investigation into these serious attacks on journalists and to reconsider their deportation from the territory.
On 27 February, journalist…
Journalist Abdikarin Ahmed Bulhan, a reporter for the Somali National Television (SNTV) was killed on 13 March in the Abudwak district of the Galguduud region in central Somalia, when an armed security guard shot and fatally wounded him at the workplace The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), in mourning the killing and calls upon the Somali authorities to launch an investigation that brings the perpetrator of this heinous crime to justice.
Abdikarin Ahmed Bulhan, who was not only a renowned journalist but also a community leader, succumbed to his injuries on 13 March, after an armed security guard working in…
Journalist Abdikarin Ahmed Bulhan, a reporter for the Somali National Television (SNTV) was killed on 13 March in the Abudwak district of the Galguduud region in central Somalia, when an armed security guard shot and fatally wounded him at the workplace.
Abdikarin Ahmed Bulhan, who was not only a renowned journalist but also a community leader, succumbed to his injuries, after an armed security guard working in the same building fatally shot him in the head.
The Somali police have not issued any statement providing further details at the moment of publication.
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Check UNIFOR’s training material to support union members in their fight against online abuse. This training was presented by Jennifer Moreau to IFJ Gender Council members and IFJ affiliates during the IFJ webinar on Fighting gender-based online abuse on 24 November.
The IFJ webinar held on 24 November was a response to unions' call for more guidance on countering online abuse of women journalists.
“Online abuse is a health and safety issue and must be treated as such by the media industry,” said Moreau during the training.
Download the presentation in English here.
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For the first time in over 40 years, the Portuguese Union of Journalists (SinJor) will be calling a 24-hour strike, joined by other journalists’ unions and associations, on 14 March to demand better working conditions. The International and European Federation of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) stand in solidarity with the striking journalists and media workers.
The strike was decided unanimously at the last congress on 18 January 2024. SinJor is demanding general pay rises, stable employment contracts, decent overtime pay and compensation for the hardships of working nights and weekends, and additional payments for exceptions to working hours. The union is also calling for public support by the…
Egyptian journalist Rana Mamdouh working for news outlet Mada Masr was detained on 10 March at the Alamein police station while on her way to Ras al-Hikma on assignment. Afterwards her whereabouts remained unknown for over ten hours, until she was released on a 100 euro bail. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) together with the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate (EJS) stand in solidarity with the journalist and demand an end to the ongoing crackdown on the media.
Journalist Rana Mamdouh working for the Egyptian online newspaper Mada Masr, together with the driver of the car, were stopped by the police in an ambush and questioned for an hour about the reasons for her journey while…
The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ), the African Regional Organisation of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), successfully held its 5th Congress on Wednesday, 6 March, 2024 with the theme "Engage and make our voices heard: New vision, new mission," receiving comprehensive support from IFJ's top leadership, symbolizing a unified commitment to elevate the journalism profession, enhance solidarity and ensure the protection and freedom of journalists in Africa.
As the highest decision-making body of the African federation, the congress serves as an essential platform for African journalists to address challenges in the journalism profession, promote media freedom, enhance…
Una encuesta realizada por la Federación Internacional de Periodistas en América Latina y el Caribe evidenció la situación en la que se encuentran las trabajadoras de prensa en la región: el 66% debe recurrir a trabajos por fuera del ámbito de la comunicación para complementar ingresos, y más de la mitad aseguró tener compañeros varones que perciben mayores salarios por la misma tarea. Además, el informe revela que casi el 60% de las encuestadas sufrió situaciones de violencia motivada por el género por parte de colegas y/o jefes varones y un número similar afirmó que en sus lugares de trabajo no existen herramientas para abordar este tipo de situaciones. Este trabajo fue realizado con el…
Since the start of the war in Gaza, Palestine, on 7 October, journalists and media workers have been specifically targeted. Women journalists have paid a particularly heavy price as women, reporters and mothers. On International Women’s Day, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Gender Council and all IFJ affiliates pay tribute to the courage of women journalists in Gaza and demand safety and the end of the war atrocities, including any form of gender-based violence against women.
As Israel’s ground invasion pushed civilians south of Gaza, journalists and media workers continue to document the situation, simultaneously covering horrifying scenes and living the war, risking their…
Since the start of the war in Gaza, Palestine, on 7 October, journalists and media workers have been specifically targeted. Women journalists have paid a particularly heavy price as women, reporters and mothers.
On International Women’s Day, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) Gender Council and all IFJ affiliates pay tribute to the courage of women journalists in Gaza and demand safety and the end of the war atrocities, including any form of gender-based violence against women.
As Israel’s ground invasion pushed civilians south of Gaza, journalists and media workers continue to document the situation, simultaneously covering horrifying scenes and living the…
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 2 March to 8 March 2024.
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Concerns raised Israel is deliberately targeting journalists in Gaza - Press Gazette
8 March: IFJ stands with women journalists in Gaza - occupied Palestinian territory - Relief Web
IFJ nominates Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate for global press freedom prize - Jordan Times
Survey on the safety of environmental journalists [Worldwide] - IJNet
New report raises concerns about use of spyware, SLAPPs…
Around sixty trade union representatives from different sectors and LGBTQI+ activists came together on 28 and 29 February in Bogotá, Colombia, to advance the rights of LGBTQI+ workers. Based on a comprehensive toolkit launched by global unions, the workshop provided a safe space to learn, discuss and address violences against LGBTQI+ people and seize ILO Convention 190 as a framework for creating more equal and inclusive working places.
“An atmosphere of respect and affection is essential to address questions and concerns about the realities and needs of LGBTQI+ workers,” noted Public Services International (PSI)’s Andean representative on the LGBTQI+ committee, Néstor Osvaldo Pérez Muñoz.…
Imran Riaz Khan, a well-known Pakistani YouTuber and tv anchor, was arrested and placed on judicial remand by the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore. Prior to this, an anti-corruption court had granted him bail in a contract corruption case. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its Pakistan affiliate, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), urge the government to drop the charges against the journalist and immediately allow him to resume his activities.
He was apparently arrested in a corruption case, and an anti-corruption court ordered him to be remanded in police custody for five days, until March 6, pending an investigation. On March 6, when he appeared…
Concerns have been raised by Malaysia’s media community at a government review of the country’s media accreditation cards, with card validity periods reduced solely for journalists from online news agencies. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) supports its affiliate, the National Union of Journalists Peninsular Malaysia (NUJM), in calling for an equitable system of accreditation and reiterates calls for the swift formation of the independent Malaysian Media Council.
On March 5, multiple journalists from Malaysian digital media organisations, including online news portals Malaysiakini and Twentytwo13, received media accreditation cards with significantly shortened periods of…
The International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ) and the other partner organisations have expressed deep concerns about threats to press freedom to the Council of Europe’s Platform to promote the protection of journalism and safety of journalists in their 2024 annual report. Issues include the unlawful deployment of spyware against journalists, the use of abusive lawsuits against journalists to hamper their investigative work (SLAPPs) and the precarious situation of many journalists in exile, notably from Russia and Belarus.
Released under the title “Press Freedom in Europe: Time to turn the Tide”, the report assesses the major issues undermining media freedom – including…
