International Federation of Journalists, IFJ, is global union federation of journalists' trade unions - the largest in the world. The organization aims to protect and strengthen the rights and freedoms of journalists. It is also dedicated to working for solidarity, social justice, labor rights, globalization, democracy, human rights, and fighting poverty and corruption. Image File history File links IFJ_logo. ... A global union federation is an international federation of national and regional trade unions organising in specific industry sectors or occupational groups, sometimes also known as an international trade secretariat. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section contains information that has not been verified and thus might not be reliable. ... Freedom of the press (or press freedom) is the guarantee by a government of free public speech often through a state constitution for its citizens, and associations of individuals extended to members of news gathering organizations, and their published reporting. ... Social Justice is a concept that has fascinated philosophers ever since Plato rebuked the young Sophist, Thrasymachus, for asserting that justice was whatever the strongest decided it would be. ... Labor rights are laws created in order to always have fairness and keep peace between employees and employers. ... Globalization (or globalisation) refers to the worldwide phenomenon of technological, economic, political and cultural exchanges, brought about by modern communication, transportation and legal infrastructure as well as the political choice to conciously open cross-border links in international trade and finance. ... Human rights are rights which some hold to be inalienable and belonging to all humans. ... This article or section may contain external links added only to promote a website, product or service — otherwise known as spam. ...

First founded in 1926, the federation was relaunched twice in 1946 and in 1952. Today, the IFJ represents around 500,000 members in more than 100 countries. The main office is located in Brussels, Belgium. 1926 (MCMXXVI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... 1952 (MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Bold textItalic textBold text // Headline text Emblem of the Brussels-Capital Region Flag of The City of Brussels Brussels (French: Bruxelles, Dutch: Brussel, German: Brüssel) is the capital of Belgium, the French community of Belgium, the Flemish community and of the European Union. ...

The IFJ claims that they do "not subscribe to any given political viewpoint" but also states that "The IFJ is the organisation that speaks for journalists within /.../ the international trade union movement." [1] The labor movement (or labour movement) is a broad term for the development of a collective organization of working people, to campaign in their own interest for better treatment from their employers and political governments. ...

Full membership is open to journalists' trade unions only. Other national organisations of journalists that are devoted to media freedom may be admitted as associate members. The IFJ organizes the European Labour Rights Expert Group.

The IFJ is a member of the International Freedom of Expression Exchange, a global network of more than 60 non-governmental organisations that monitors press freedom and free expression violations worldwide and campaigns to defend journalists, writers, Internet users and others who are persecuted for exercising their right to freedom of expression. The International Freedom of Expression eXchange (IFEX), founded in 1992, is a global network of more than 60 non-governmental organisations that promotes and defends the right to freedom of expression. ...

It is also a member of the Tunisia Monitoring Group, a coalition of 14 free expression organisations that is lobbying the Tunisian government to improve its human rights record. The Tunisia Monitoring Group (TMG) is a coalition of 14 free expression organisations that belong to the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX), a global network of non-governmental organisations that promotes and defends the right to freedom of expression and freedom of the press. ...

Monitoring Journalists Killed Worldwide

Since 1994, the IFJ has published an annual report which documents cases of journalists and media staff killed during the course of each year. It uses the information to campaign for greater safety for journalists, particularly local and freelance reporters and support staff who lack the resources to protect themselves in conflict zones. The annual reports are archived on the IFJ website: [2].

Journalists Safety Fund

The IFJ Safety Fund [3] was established in January 1992 and has become internationally recognised as an important and crucial source of support for journalists under threat. It is the only international assistance fund for journalists established by journalists.

The Safety Fund is an integral part of the IFJ Safety Programme which includes casework, protests, campaigns, provision of information and production of various publications. As the Safety Fund provides immediate financial relief to a particular journalist, the Safety Programme strives all year round to highlight and improve the plight of all journalists.

International News Safety Institute

The IFJ, in co-operation with the International Press Institute, and more than 100 other professional organisations, press freedom groups, international media, and national journalists' associations came together at the beginning of 2003 to establish a global media safety network - the International News Safety Institute. Launched on World Press Freedom Day, the institute is dedicated to the safety of journalists and media staff and committed to fighting the persecution of journalists everywhere. It also promotes safety standards that will make journalism safer and more professional. International Press Institute (IPI) is a global organisation dedicated to the promotion and protection of press freedom and the improvement of journalism practices. ... World Press Freedom Day honours sacrifices around the world made for freedom of the press and reminds governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression that is enshrined under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. ...

See also

• Tunisia Monitoring Group
• International Freedom of Expression Exchange
• Hong Kong Journalists Association

The Tunisia Monitoring Group (TMG) is a coalition of 14 free expression organisations that belong to the International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX), a global network of non-governmental organisations that promotes and defends the right to freedom of expression and freedom of the press. ... The International Freedom of Expression eXchange (IFEX), founded in 1992, is a global network of more than 60 non-governmental organisations that promotes and defends the right to freedom of expression. ... Hong Kong Journalists Association was established in 1968 for practicing journalists in Hong Kong with the stated goal to enhance press freedom and the integrity of news coverage. ...

External links

• International Federation of Journalists
• International News Safety Institute