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In this photograph taken from southern Israel, smoke billows across destroyed buildings in the Gaza Strip during an Israeli bombing on May, 27, 2025. (Photo: AFP/Jack Guez)

CPJ and global media leaders call for urgent, unrestricted access to Gaza for journalists

New York, June 12, 2025—More than 200 global leaders of news and press freedom organizations called on world leaders, governments, and international institutions on Thursday to act immediately to ensure  journalists from outside Gaza are given immediate, independent access to the territory, in a letter coordinated by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and Reporters…

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CPJ welcomes José Zamora as Regional Director for the Americas

New York, June 4, 2025–The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of José Zamora as the new Regional Director for the Americas, the region which now includes CPJ’s work covering the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. “Zamora brings a unique portfolio of well-rounded experiences to CPJ, including…

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CPJ appoints Beh Lih Yi as Regional Director for the Asia-Pacific

New York, June 3, 2025–The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Beh Lih Yi as the new Regional Director for the Asia-Pacific region. Beh joined CPJ in 2022 as the Asia Program Coordinator and before that she was a journalist for more than 20 years reporting from across Asia….

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US press freedom groups launch Journalist Assistance Network to address growing need for legal, safety, immigration resources 

New York, May 22, 2025—Five major U.S.-based press freedom organizations announced Thursday the launch of a network to provide legal and safety resources and training to journalists and newsrooms in the United States.  The Journalist Assistance Network comprises five founding members: the Committee to Protect Journalists, Freedom of the Press Foundation, International Women’s Media Foundation,…

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Trump’s first 100 days portend long-lasting damage to press freedom

Previously unquestioned norms maintaining a free press may be quickly eroding New York, April 30, 2025—Press freedom is no longer a given in the United States 100 days into President Donald Trump’s second term as journalists and newsrooms face mounting pressures that threaten their ability to report freely and the public’s right to know, a…

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CPJ issues safety advisory for journalists traveling to the United States

The Committee to Protect Journalists today released a safety advisory covering a wide range of digital, physical, and legal tips aimed at journalists and media workers who plan to visit the United States. Under a draft plan being considered by the Trump administration, more than 40 countries could face full or partial travel restrictions to…

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CPJ joins legal effort to defend MBN and RFA following Trump executive order

New York, April 14, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) filed two amicus briefs on Friday, April 11, in response to the Trump administration’s efforts to freeze congressionally-appropriated funds for Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN) and Radio Free Asia (RFA). On March 14, the Trump…

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Black and white portrait of Sara Qudah, new Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa

CPJ welcomes Sara Qudah as Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa

New York, April 7, 2025–The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Qudah as the new Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Qudah will lead CPJ’s work advocating for press freedom in the MENA region and oversee the organization’s efforts to address the thorny challenges…

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This photo, taken on March 18, 2025, shows the headquarters of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) in Prague, Czech Republic. U.S. President Donald Trump's administration put journalists at several U.S.-funded broadcasters, including RFE/RL, on leave on March 15, 2025, as it froze funding to them. (Photo: AFP/Michal Cizek)

CPJ supports legal efforts to protect RFE/RL, VOA after Trump executive order

New York, April 2, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) filed three amicus briefs on Friday, March 28, responding to the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) and freeze congressionally-appropriated funds to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) and Voice…

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10 international organizations submit amicus brief in case of imprisoned Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora Marroquín

March 28, 2025 – A group of 10 international organizations submitted an amicus curiae brief to Guatemala’s Supreme Court in the case of journalist José Rubén Zamora Marroquín. The brief, filed on March 26, argues that Zamora’s return to preventive detention constitutes a violation of his fundamental rights under Guatemalan and international law, and urges…

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