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New emergency fund supports US journalists at risk
Following escalating threats to the safety of journalists nationwide, CPJ and the International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) announced the launch of the U.S. Journalist Rapid Response Fund (JRRF). “This fund will help better equip journalists so they can continue to bear witness,” said CPJ CEO Jodie Ginsberg.
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The Committee to Protect Journalists is an independent, nonprofit organization that promotes press freedom worldwide. We defend the right of journalists to report the news safely and without fear of reprisal.
CPJ’s researchers document attacks on journalists and media workers throughout the year, providing a rigorous and trusted source of information on the state of press freedom worldwide. Explore our data.
What we do
Advocacy
CPJ denounces press freedom violations and engages with governments, multilateral institutions and other coalitions to defend journalists under attack.
Awareness
CPJ’s researchers rigorously document attacks on the press, helping journalists enduring those attacks to remain in the public eye.
Assistance
CPJ supports journalists through timely safety information and emergency assistance, covering an array of physical, digital, and legal issues.
