Alerts
Know your rights guide for journalists covering protests in the US
CPJ responds to the needs of journalists in the United States as they face a range of challenges, from confrontations with law enforcement at demonstrations to raids on newspaper offices, and as they learn to navigate what has become an increasingly hostile environment for many in the media.
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Press freedom is your freedom.
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.
