Defending press freedom
When CPJ was founded in 1981, it was to defend the rights of journalists all over the world. Today, we are recognized as a leader in the global fight to protect press freedom.
CPJ advocacy helped free 105 imprisoned journalists in 2021 and helped secure convictions in the murders of 10 journalists. We also provided assistance to more than 400 journalists globally. In Afghanistan last year, CPJ helped 60 journalists and their families flee the country and provided 45 others with letters of support and financial assistance. In the photo above, CPJ’s Emergencies director met in Doha with Zahra Adeli, an Afghan journalist whom we helped leave Afghanistan. (Photo: CPJ/Lucy Westcott)
CPJ Insider: May 2022 edition
Today is World Press Freedom Day! For over two months now, the invasion of Ukraine has dominated the news, and much of CPJ’s work has been dedicated to supporting journalists covering the war. From disbursing safety information in Ukrainian, Russian, and English, working to coordinate the distribution of personal protective gear, or providing first aid…
CPJ Insider: April 2022 edition
CPJ on Ukraine: How the situation for journalists has changed One month ago, we spoke with Gulnoza Said, CPJ’s Europe and Central Asia program coordinator, about what to expect for journalists as Russia invaded Ukraine. Now, after a month of fighting, Said speaks on how the situation has changed for journalists covering the war–and what…
CPJ Insider: March 2022 edition
CPJ’s Gulnoza Said on fears for journalists as Russia invades Ukraine After threatening to do so for months, Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, a move that U.S. President Joe Biden called “a premeditated war that will bring a catastrophic loss of life and human suffering.” Now, Ukraine is bracing…
CPJ Insider: February 2022 edition
CPJ on press freedom in the US: Behind the scenes with Katherine Jacobsen In January, CPJ published “‘Night and day’: The Biden administration and the press,” a special report written by former Washington Post executive editor Leonard Downie, Jr. The report, which featured interviews with media experts, journalists, and government leaders, found that while President…
CPJ Insider: Year-End Edition
Thank you for all of your support this year, as CPJ confronted grave dangers to journalists and press freedom around the world. With you standing with us, we can continue to defend freedom of expression and your right to know the truth. Here are some highlights of 2021, which were made possible thanks to your…
CPJ Insider: December edition
Honoring journalists at CPJ’s 2021 awards ceremony On November 18, during CPJ’s 31st annual International Press Freedom Awards ceremony, we honored courageous journalists who put their lives on the line to report the news. We streamed the ceremony online, and held an event in New York for some of our most dedicated supporters, at which…
CPJ Insider: November edition
CPJ prepares to host its 2021 awards ceremony In just a few weeks, CPJ will host its 2021 International Press Freedom Awards ceremony, our annual celebration of journalists who put their lives on the line to bring us the news. Tune in to ipfa.cpj.org at 8 p.m. on November 18 to check out the show!…
CPJ Insider: The crisis in Afghanistan continues
Nearly two months after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, the human rights crisis continues to worsen. Afghan media and their families have become targets as the Taliban has detained some journalists, arrested and shot others, and forced female reporters off the air. CPJ continues to support Afghan journalists. To date, we have helped 46…
CPJ Insider: Crisis in Afghanistan
Since Afghanistan fell under the control of the Taliban, CPJ has been deeply concerned for the safety of hundreds of local journalists and media workers. We have devoted our resources to helping and supporting them, even as some are already being targeted by the Taliban. We continue to urge the United States to ensure the…