Only days after a Danish labour court granted freelance journalists the right to be represented by their union in bargaining arrangements a landmark collective agreement has been reached with one of the country’s major publishers. The International Federation of Journalists today welcomed the signing of an agreement between the Danish Journalists’ Union and Aller Press, which controls 80 per cent of the Danish magazine market, ending a six-month struggle to establish the right of freelancers to be represented like employed staff in negotiations. One key point of the deal is agreement protecting authors rights' of freelance journalists at the company. “This is a great way to end a…
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According to reports, the 28-year old correspondent for SAMAA TV and editor of a local newspaper, was travelling to his office with his brother on a motorcycle when unidentified armed men intercepted them and opened fire. Iqbal was shot multiple times and died on the way to hospital. His brother is recovering in hospital.
The driver of TV presenter Raza Rumi was killed when their car came under heavy fire from unidentified gunmen as the media personality was returning home after his weekly show in the city of Lahore. Rumi is believed to have been the target in the attack, as he had received threats warning him he was on the Taliban’s hit-list.
He survived the attempt assassination with minor injuries but his bodyguard, Anwar Hussain, was hit several times and left paralysed.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called on the Israeli government to identify and punish the Israeli soldiers who carried out a brutal attack on a journalist in the Palestinian village of Nabi Saleh yesterday, Sunday 27 April.
According to IFJ affiliate, the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate (PJS), Palestinian photographer Maaz Meshaal, who works for the Turkish news agency Anadol, was hit by more than ten rubber bullets fired by Israeli troops.
The PJS has spoken to Meshaal who said an Israeli officer ordered soldiers to shoot him even though he was carrying a camera and wearing a uniform that showed he was a journalist. He was hit in various parts of his…
Location: Istanbul
First workshop of EFJ-TGS project "campaign to decriminalise Turkish journalism, to free speech and protect trade union rights".
With support of Delegation of the European Union to Turkey. European instrument for Democarcy and huamn rights (EIDHR)
EFJ Contacts: Renate Schroeder & Mehmet Koksal
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) gathered journalists, academics, and freedom of expression experts together today for its high profile “Media, Armed Conflict and Hate Speech’ conference in Brussels at which the following declaration was agreed:
BRUSSELS DECLARATION
Incitement to Hate and Violence through Media
The participants at the International conference on media, armed conflict and hate speech, organised in Brussels by the International Federation of Journalists with the participation of Communication and Information Sector of UNESCO,
Guided by the main mission of journalism to be a force for good and to serve the public interest by…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has condemned a request from the Pakistan Ministry of Defence for the government to shut down the country’s largest television news station, Geo.
According to media reports, on Tuesday, 22 April, in the first action of its kind, the Ministry of Defence requested that the government invoke media regulations to shut down Geo, accusing the station of running a “vicious campaign” against the military’s Inter-Services Intelligence directorate, or ISI.
Unease had been building between the Ministry and the station since last Saturday, 19 April, when Hamid Mir, a television anchor for Geo, was shot multiple times by unidentified gunmen as he…
Any journalists being detained in Ukraine must be released immediately, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) have stated, following reports that a number of journalists are missing or are being held hostage in the east of the country.
IFJ/EFJ’s Ukrainian affiliates, the Independent Media Trade Union of Ukraine (IMTUU) and the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine (NUJU) have stated that in recent weeks the situation, particularly in eastern Ukraine, has become “increasingly difficult and dangerous for media,” with many journalists being held by pro-Russian separatist groups.
Among those detained are US…
EAJA ADVOCACY MISSION ANGOLA: 55th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and 29th African Human Rights Book Fair
Date: 24-26th April, 2014
Venue: Luanda, Angola
FAJ ADVOCACY MISSION ANGOLA: 55th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and 29th African Human Rights Book Fair ;
Date: 24-26th April, 2014
Venue: Luanda, Angola
our ‘Live News: A Survival Guide for Journalists’ publication - a comprehensive safety guide for journalists working in the field - is available for you to read in a number of languages.
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UNESCO is organising events to mark World Press Freedom Day in Paris on 5 - 6 May 2014. The theme for 2014 is 'Media Freedom for a Better Future.'
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Un desconocido hizo estallar una carga explosiva en la puerta del domicilio del periodista Yofré López Sifuentes, director del impreso y diario digital barranca.pe, el reciente 22 de abril en la provincia de Barranca, departamento de Lima.
El hecho ocurrió cerca a las 2 de la madrugada, según registro de una cámara de vigilancia de la zona. El delincuente de contextura delgada, de un metro 70 de estatura, que ocultaba su rostro con una capucha, llegó hasta la vivienda, en la Urbanización El Olivar, para dejar en el suelo de una de las puertas de ingreso a la casa la carga explosiva. Al alejarse y transcurridos dos minutos, ésta estalló ocasionando un forado en el piso y…
Our members, affiliates and journalists across the world are reminded that our ‘Live News: A Survival Guide for Journalists’ publication - a comprehensive safety guide for journalists working in the field - is available for you to read in a number of languages.
The book is a practical guide to be read by journalists who live and work in hazardous conditions and by those who may be assigned to risky areas. It is divided into four parts:
Part 1 - covers preparing for dangerous assignments, physically, psychologically, emotionally and intellectually. What do you need to know, what do you need to take with you, and how can you equip yourself for this experience
Part 2 - analyses risks…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) strongly condemn the killing of a journalist in Mianwali of Punjab Province on Tuesday, April 23.
According to reports, Shahzad Iqbal, 28, a correspondent for SAMAA TV and editor of a local newspaper, was travelling to his office with his brother on a motorcycle when unidentified armed men intercepted them and opened fire. Iqbal was shot multiple times and died on the way to hospital. His brother is recovering in hospital. Another brother of Shahzad Iqbal was also believed to be at the scene.
Iqbal had been working in journalism for over seven years for various media…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) welcomed today the first workshop organised by its member union in Palestine, the Palestinian Journalists’ Syndicate, bringing together its workplace representatives to prepare their first ever claim for a collective bargaining agreement in media in Palestine.
Twenty-five elected representatives met for two days in Ramallah to discuss the claim under the guidance of the UK’s National Union of Journalists organiser for Scotland Paul Holleran, with the support of IFJ president Jim Boumelha and members of the PJS board.
The training session is the first in a series of discussion and consultations following the signing of a momentous…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has strongly condemned the murder of a media worker in Somalia’s capital city, Mogadishu, yesterday, Sunday 21 April.
According to IFJ affiliate, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), Mohamed Omar Mohamed, known as Amaar, an advertising and marketing staff at Radio Dalsan, was shot dead yesterday afternoon at the Mogadishu’s Bakara Market. His killers, who escaped from the scene, shot him several times, the NUSOJ has reported.
“This cowardly murder is a way to intimidate media professionals and journalists from freely exercising their duties. We call on authorities in Somalia to investigate this case and all crimes…
In a statement, the United States condemned “The vicious attack on television journalist Hamid Mir in Karachi today, the latest in a series of worrisome attacks on journalists in Pakistan. Freedom of the press, including ensuring that journalists can safely carry out their vital mission, is of paramount importance to freedom of expression and to the healthy functioning of any democracy. As Ambassador Olson powerfully said just recently, attacks like these should be a wake-up call to all who value democracy in Pakistan. We wish Hamid Mir a speedy recovery, and urge the Government of Pakistan to bring all those responsible for these attacks on the media to justice.”
La Asociación Nacional de Periodistas del Perú (ANP), a diez años del asesinato del periodista Alberto Rivera Fernández, hace un llamado a mantener firme la demanda de justicia. Esto, en vísperas de que la Corte Suprema falle en torno a la nulidad de la sentencia que absolvió al ex alcalde de Coronel Portillo, Luis Valdez Villacorta, sindicado como autor intelectual del crimen.
Rivera Fernández, quien denunciaba a través de su programa radial la relación de Valdez Villacorta con el tráfico de madera, narcotráfico y supuestas irregularidades en la gestión de la municipalidad de Coronel Portillo, fue víctima en Pucallpa, el 21 de abril del 2004. Ha pasado una década de dolor e…
The staffer of radio Dalasn, also known as ‘Camaar’ was killed by unidentified gunmen who shot him several times in the head and chest at Mogadishu's Bakaaro market, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) quoted radio Dalsan.
According to the radio Dalsan management, Mohamed Omar had worked for the radio for two weeks in Marketing Department. He had gone to Bakaaro on Monday afternoon on duty.
Source: NUSOJ
According to media reports, reporter Hamza Haj Hassan, cameraman Mohamad Mantash and technician Halim Allaw, who worked for Hezbollah’s al-Manar television station, were shot while covering fighting between government forces and insurgents.
Al-Manar aired footage of a bullet riddled car in which it said the crew was travelling when they were attacked. Two other members of the crew were also wounded in the attack, but are said to be in a stable condition.
To mark World Copyright Day, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) are calling on their affiliates to denounce unfair contractual clauses that deprive journalists and other creators of their authors’ rights.
The IFJ and EFJ are also asking for new legislation to be introduced globally and at EU level which includes safeguards for authors in contractual negotiations ensuring that both moral and economical rights are respected.
“Moral rights are a premise for the credibility of produced content”, said EFJ President Mogens Blicher Bjerregård. “Without moral rights authors have no chance to protect the reliability of their work.…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) in strongly condemning the attempted murder of senior Pakistani journalist and renowned anchor of Geo News TV Hamid Mir in Karachi on Saturday April 19.
Mir, 47, was attacked on a busy road as he left Jinnan International Airport on his way to his office. According to reports, he was chased down by a car and two motorcycles and was shot at three times. Mir sustained injuries to the lower part of his body and is receiving treatment at a hospital where he is described to be in a stable condition.
Mir hosts a political talk show on Geo News TV and writes regular…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the Chinese internet regulators for restraining people’s freedom to comment on the trial of a prominent microblogger, who admitted in court to charges of rumour-mongering on the net.
Qin Zhihui, known in cyber space by his penname as "Qinhuohuo", admitted on April 11 to charges of spreading rumors at Chaoyang District People’s Court in <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Beijing</st1:place></st1:city>. Qin was accused of creating and spreading rumors about several celebrities, including popular television hostess Yang Lan, and a former Minister of Railways who had been…
The Labour Rights Expert Group (LAREG) of the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) met on 10 April in Würzburg to discuss challenges faced by journalists to defend their labour and social rights in the media crisis. The meeting was hosted by the affiliate in Germany, DJV's Bavarian branch (BJV - Bayerischer Journalisten-Verband).
National experts from the EFJ affiliates in Belgium, Greece, Germany, Italy, Spain and Switzerland have highlighted the impact of austerity measures and job cuts on the working conditions of journalists. Journalists in Greece and Spain are hardest hit by the crisis which has led to the recent closure of the public broadcasting services, ERT…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN) have launched The Stories Women Journalists Tell, a snapshot on the experience of women journalists in South Asia.
The report is the first created by SAMSN looking specifically at the experience of women journalists in the South Asia sub-region and sheds light on how women are rapidly joining media’s ranks in large numbers, yet still bear the brunt of inequality in newsrooms.
“While improvements have been achieved by and for women in journalism, many problems still remain – notwithstanding the disproportionate number of men in decision-making roles within the unions…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) have issued a renewed appeal for all sides involved in unrest in Ukraine to respect the rights and freedom of journalists covering events.
The call follows media reports that many Russian journalists have been prevented from entering Ukraine, while local and international journalists have been harassed, abused, detained and had equipment seized. News outlets have also been attacked and broadcasting signals have been disabled.
The incidents have taken place amid increasing tension in Ukraine, with pro-Russian activists occupying buildings in more eastern towns.
According to the latest…
The Eastern Africa Journalists Association (EAJA) yesterday, 14 April, launched its regional training for trainers which covers investigative journalism and corruption reporting.
The event gathered 22 participants from Eastern Africa countries at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa premises in Addis-Ababa (Ethiopia). The training runs until April 18th. EAJA has organised the training as part of its efforts to build the capacity of media in Eastern Africa region by providing in-depth knowledge and skills on investigative journalism and corruption reporting in the region, Alexandre Niyungeko, EAJA Secretary General, told participants at the opening ceremony.
The ceremony was…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called on Syrian authorities to ensure the murderers of three Lebanese journalists in the town of Maaloula, north of Damascus, yesterday, Monday 14 April, are made to answer for the appalling crime.
According to media reports, reporter Hamza Haj Hassan, cameraman Mohamad Mantash and technician Halim Allaw, who worked for Hezbollah’s al-Manar television station, were shot while covering fighting between government forces and insurgents.
Al-Manar aired footage of a bullet riddled car in which it said the crew was travelling when they were attacked. Two other members of the crew were also wounded in the attack, but are said to be…
La Fédération européenne des journalistes (FEJ ) se réjouit de la décision de l'UNESCO de décerner le Prix mondial de la liberté de la presse UNESCO/Guillermo Cano 2014 au journaliste d'investigation turc Ahmet Şik.
Dans un communiqué, l'UNESCO précise qu'Ahmet Şik a été sélectionné pour ce prix par un jury international de professionnels des médias indépendants en reconnaissance pour son travail de dénoncer la corruption, les violations de la liberté de la presse et des droits humains en Turquie.
Ahmet Şik, un journaliste indépendant qui a travaillé pour de nombreux titres de la presse écrite (dont Radikal et Birgün), est aussi membre de la Türkiye Gazeteciler Sendikasi…
Hemos advertido que la intolerancia, la promoción de antivalores y el poco aprecio por la vida misma, característica sine qua nom de este régimen, que encabeza Ricardo Martinelli con sus aliados políticos y empresariales.
Esta conducta ha permitido que la gente honesta y decente, viva presa del crimen organizado, encerrada tras barrotes en sus viviendas, pero lo peor es vivir preso en nuestra conciencia, aceptando con mansedumbre las injusticias y desmanes que se cometen a diario contra el erario público, contra los ciudadanos que se atreven a levantar su voz de protesta.
Ello es comprobable tras el anuncio del ex Juez Alexis Ballesteros, de no continuar denunciando la extorsión que…
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) today warmly welcomed the decision of UNESCO to award the Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize 2014 to Turkish investigative journalist Ahmet Şik.
In a statement, UNESCO said that Ahmet Şik was selected for the prize by an international jury of independent media professionals for the prize, in recognition of his steadfast denunciations of corruption, violations of press freedom and human rights in Turkey.
Ahmet Şik, an experienced freelance journalist who worked for a number of newspapers (Radikal, Birgün) and member of the EFJ affiliate in Turkey, the Türkiye Gazeteciler Sendikasi (Turkish Union of Journalists), was arrested in March 2011…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins it affiliate Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) in expressing concerns about the questioning of a newspaper editor by the Criminal Investigation Department of Police on Sunday, April 9.
Saman Wagarachchi, the editor of leading Sinhala language newspaper Lakbima was summoned by the police over a satirical photo caption.
The photo depicted the Chairperson of Seva Vanitha Unit of the Ministry of Defence, Mrs Ioma Rajapaksa, receiving a donation from a well-wisher. The tongue-in-cheek photo headline read “Hora Salli Nemeine”, which can be loosely translated into English as “not fake notes, right?” Mrs Rajapaksa is the…
The International Federation of Journalists is saddened to hear of the passing of trailblazing Fijian journalist Laisa Taga. During her time as a journalist, an editor and a media executive, Taga became one of the Fiji media community’s most respected voices.
Taga, 56, passed away at her home amongst her family in Cunningham, Suva on Friday April 4 after battling cancer.
During her stellar career Taga, who hailed from Bua province in northern Fiji, represented her country in athletics during the 1974 Commonwealth Games in New Zealand, became the nation’s first female editor of a daily paper and was appointed the editor-in-chief of the Pacific region’s biggest magazine publishing…
La Federación Internacional de Periodistas, acogió hoy las medidas adoptadas por los delegados de su filial en Brasil, la Federeção Nacional dos Jornalistas, para finalizar y publicar los resultados de la Comisión de la Memoria, la Verdad y la Justicia que se creó en 2012 para investigar los casos de asesinatos, desapariciones, torturas y la censura de los periodistas durante la dictadura en el país entre 1964 y 1985. El 36º Congreso de la Federación, celebrada en Maceió (Estado de Alagoas, en el noreste de Brasil), recibió los informes de actualización de los progresos realizados hasta el momento y aprobó la fecha de julio para la publicación del informe final. FENAJ ha establecido…
El periodista Rudy Huallpa Cayo resultó gravemente herido el último 1 de abril, cuando cubría una manifestación pública en la ciudad de Puno, frente a la sede principal del gobierno regional de esa localidad del antiplano. El capitán de la Policía Nacional del Perú, Eliu Martín Fuentes Ramos, le disparó un proyectil de arma de fuego, al parecer un perdigón o bala de goma, el mismo que impactó en el ojo izquierdo del comunicador y que le produjo la pérdida de la visión.
Huallpa Cayo, debidamente identificado con su chaleco de prensa y colaborador de la página virtual de Telecultura Canal 7, se encontraba en esos instantes tomando fotografías de las incidencias de la protesta…
The harassment of independent media in Somaliland must stop, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has today stated.
According to IFJ affiliate in Somalia, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), on April 7 Somaliland police shut down the independent daily newspaper, Haatuf, following a decision by Marodi Jeeh Regional court in Hargeisa. The court accused the newspaper of having published insults, NUSOJ said.
“Authorities in Somaliland must stop the harassment against independent media. They showed a strong determination and will to gag the voice of the voiceless. This is an affront to global free expression,” said Gabriel Baglo, IFJ…
The EFJ has today denounced the Greek authorities over the public arrest of journalist Despina Kontaraki over libel claims following the lawsuit filed by the member of the Independent Greeks party (ANEL), Ms Rachil Makri.
Eleftheros Typos journalist Despina Kontaraki was arrested on Sunday, 6 April at the premises of the newspaper in Athens.
Kontaraki, together with journalist Giorgos Kouvaras and the publisher of the newspaper, Alexis Skanavis, were accused of libel over an article published in Eleftheros Typos in which Makri was accused of supporting the members of the far right political group, the Golden Dawn.
According to media reports, Kontaraki was released later in the…
The International Federation of Journalists welcomed today the steps taken by delegates of its affiliate in Brazil, the Federeção Nacional dos Jornalistas, to finalise and publish the findings of the Memory, Truth and Justice Commission it established in 2012 to investigate the cases of killings, disappearances, tortures and censorship of journalists during the country’s dictatorship between 1964 and 1985.
The 200-strong 36th congress of the Federation, held in Maceió (State of Alagoas in North East Brazil), received up-to-date reports on the progress made so far and approved the July date for the publication of the report. FENAJ has set up local commissions, led by 26 of its affiliate…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) strongly condemns the behavior of Chinese police in Maoming who harassed two Hong Kong journalists and illegally copied all the information on their computers and cell phones while they were reporting on the public outcry against plans to build an industrial plant. This is the first time the IFJ has heard of such an incident occurring in China.
A number of Hong Kong journalists were attempting to cover the rallies in Maoming City, Guangdong Province, where protestors have rallied for a week against plans by the local government to add a paraxylene plant to the city’s petrochemical operations. On the night of April 2, journalists from Hong…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) in expressing its condemnation at the brutal killing of a Filipino journalist in Barangay Talaba, Bacoor in the city of Cavite. The female radio broadcaster was the first Filipino journalist to be killed in 2014. The Philippines remains one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists.
Rubylita Garcia, 52, a reporter for the tabloid Remate and a block timer of dwAD radio station in Cavite sustained at least four gunshot wounds when unidentified number of gunmen barged into her home in Barangay Talaba, Bacoor around 10:15am on Sunday, April 6.…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its affiliate the Afghanistan Independent Journalist Association (AIJA) strongly condemn the shooting attack that tragically killed an AP photojournalist and injured another journalist in Khost province, Afghanistan on Friday, April 4. She became the fourth journalist fatality in Afghanistan this year as the country headed to the polls.
According to reports, an Afghan police officer shot dead Anja Neidringhaus and badly injured reporter Kathy Gannon when they arrived at the premises of the district government in a convoy to cover the preparations for the country's presidential election on Saturday, April 5.
Niedringhaus died at the…
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) has today condemned the cold blooded killing of a Germany photographer, Anja Niedringhaus, at the outskirt of Khost city in Afghanistan ahead of Saturday’s Afghan presidential election.
‘‘We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a courageous colleague who has risked her life for bringing the truth to the people, ’’ said Ricardo Gutiérrez, EFJ General Secretary. ‘‘Our thoughts are with her family and friends.’’
Anja Niedringhaus, 48, is an internationally acclaimed photographer. She has been working for the Associated Press (AP) as a staff photographer since 2002. In the past years, she has been working in Afghanistan covering the conflict…
The female photographer for Associated Press was gunned down at a police station in Afghanistan’s eastern province of Khost, according to the statement by the news agency.
Anja, a German national, was shot by a police commander who opened fire at the car in which Anja was travelling with another female, Khathy Gannon, a Canadian reporter, media reports said quoting police and government’s sources. Khathy was also injured in the attack and needed medical treatment. The police commander reportedly surrendered t the aothorities after the incident and was arrested.
The journalist, who worked for Sveriges Radio, the Swedish public service radio station was shot dead by an unidentified gunman in a rare daylight attack in Kaboul.
Horner, a dual national of Sweden and Great Britain, was a highly respected journalist who worked in New York and London during the 1990's.
Since 2001 he had covered the Asia region for Swedish public service radio station, Sveriges Radio.
The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) together with the European Arts and Entertainment Alliance (EAEA) has called on the French Minister of Culture and other European Cultural Minsters attending the Chaillot Forum on ''Future of Europe, Future of Culture'' to maintain investment in the cultural and audiovisual sectors.
The group has highlighted the fact that public braodcasting services in many countries have become victims of drastic funding cuts, leading to the elinmination of a great number of jobs and a related weakening of their capacity to carry out their public service mission.
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EAEA and EFJ Declaration at the Chaillot Cultural Forum “Future of Europe,…
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called on the European and African Heads of State attending the Africa-EU Summit in Brussels today, Wednesday 2 April, to include the continuous imprisonment of journalists in many African states in their discussions.
In an open letter sent to the leaders in attendance, the IFJ says that in order to foster long term development in African states a free and vibrant press is fundamental to hold governments accountable and advises that this must be at the heart of their discussions on democratic governance in Africa.
Signed by IFJ President Jim Boumelha, the letter also calls on all African leaders at the summit to…
La Fédération internationale des journalistes (FIJ) a interpelé les chefs d’Etat et de gouvernements africains et européens réunis à Bruxelles pour le Sommet Afrique –UE le 2 avril pour demander que la pratique courante d’emprisonner les journalistes dans plusieurs pays africains figure sur le programme de discussions.
Dans une lettre ouverte adressée aux dirigeants présents à ce Sommet, la FIJ estime que le développement durable en Afrique requiert une presse libre et dynamique pour assurer la transparence dans la gouvernance sur le continent. La Fédération considère donc que ce sujet devrait figurer au centre de leurs discussions sur les gouvernements démocratiques en Afrique.
The female journalist was killed while covering clashes between Muslim Brotherhood suporters and Egyptian security forces in eastern Cairo, according to her employer, private Egyptian newspaper Al-Dustour.
She was among three people killed in the clashes which followed the decision by Egyptian army chief, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to resign from the military and run for president.
It was unclear who was responsible for her death, but the two rival groups - those supporting the army, and those supportive of the Muslim Brotherhood - have blamed each other for the killing.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has called on the European and African Heads of State attending the Africa-EU Summit in Brussels today, Wednesday 2 April, to include the continuous imprisonment of journalists in many African states in their discussions.
In an open letter sent to the leaders in attendance, the IFJ says that in order to foster long term development in African states a free and vibrant press is fundamental to hold governments accountable and advises that this must be at the heart of their discussions on democratic governance in Africa.
Signed by IFJ President Jim Boumelha, the letter also calls on all African leaders at the summit to press African…
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The economic crisis is severely affecting journalists and media workers, in particular in Southern Europe, where austerity measures also affect the media, in particular public broadcasting and local media. Often, media owners are cutting jobs, reducing salaries and benefits and no longer guarantee decent working conditions for journalists.
A recent survey by the EFJ has shown that the number of unemployed journalists is dramatically increasing, media are closing down which also has a devastating impact on the work of freelance journalists.
With the financial support of the European Commission, the EFJ held a two-day seminar (20 & 21 March 2014, Vienna) to discuss challenges around…
(10.02.14) The European Parliament Legal Affairs Committee released a study assessing the provisions of national authors’ rights and contract law that affect creators’ bargaining power and contracts to exploit their works in the EU.The study released on 10th February looked at eight EU member states: France, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, Hungary, UK, Poland and Spain. The EFJ and a number of its EFJ affiliates also took part.The results take stock of existing contractual practices. They point at a series of unfair provisions and contractual mechanisms that impede journalists and other creators from being fairly remunerated for their work.“The study’s results clearly illustrate the unfairness…
