The IFJ is the global voice of journalists and represents 600,000 journalists (in 190 affiliates) in 146 countries. IFJ General Secretary : @abellanger49
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📢 There is no #journalism without journalists.
There is no future for our work without organisation.
Join your union! ✊🏿
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📣 #IFJ in the news is out!
Thank you for your trust ✊🏿
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#Africa 🌍: Last call! @misazimbabwe is inviting 20 freelance journalists in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe to join its project on fighting disinformation.
⏰ Deadline: 25 September 2026, 11:59 p.m. (GMT+1)
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#Germany🇩🇪: Victory for media pluralism! @DeutscheWelle has reversed its decision to abolish its Greek-language service. We praise @JUADN1 and @djuverdi's efforts to safeguard the programme, prevent job losses and reinforce the role of public service media.ifj.org//media-centre/news/d…
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#Switzerland🇨🇭: The @syndicat sounds the alarm on plans to weaken the protection of journalistic sources, which could undermine trust in confidential sources and #investigativejournalism. We support their call for robust source protection and press freedom.ssm-site.ch/fr/pressefreihei…
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#UK 🇬🇧: The @NUJofficial warns that continued cuts at the @BBC risk harming workers and audiences. We stand with the NUJ in calling for secure funding and a sustainable future for public service journalism. #BackTheBBC
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🫱🏿🫲🏾 Pleasure to meet newly appointed UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion @SRfreedex_LMG. We discussed shared priorities and opportunities for collaboration, including tackling journalists' #surveillance.
Looking forward to seeing you in Brussels in October!
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#UK 🇬🇧: Starting out in journalism? @journalismnews has put together a one-stop shop of resources to help entry-level journalists. From funding opportunities to communities and essential skills, find practical resources for the early stages of your career. journalism.co.uk/a-one-stop-…
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#AccessToInformationDay: Ahead of the day, here is a useful tool: the BIRD Journalist’s Guide, with practical tips to challenge document denials and navigate access procedures. Access to information is vital to independent journalism.
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#Climate🌍: How should journalists cover the climate story?
@CJR_org looks at the challenges of reporting on climate change and how journalists can better cover an issue affecting communities worldwide.
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#USA 🇺🇸: Good news! A federal judge ordered the White House to immediately restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico .
➡The right to report cannot depend on whether a government approves of a journalist’s coverage.
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📢 Global Unions, a group of independent trade union organisations that represent +200 million workers worldwide, express their unwavering solidarity with #LGBTI+ organisations, activists and human rights defenders in Türkiye. #LGBTIWorkers
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#Climate🌎: @globalfreemedia demands stronger protections for environmental journalists. The climate crisis is one of the most pressing stories of our time, and journalists need safety guarantees to report accurately on the facts and associated impacts. ipi.media/protection-of-envi…
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🎂Doğum günün kutlu olsun Tuğba!
Yeni yaşına cezaevinde girmek zorunda bırakılmanı kabul etmiyoruz. Hep yanındayız.
Aramıza döndüğün günleri sabırsızlıkla bekliyoruz😉
#İyiKiDoğdunTuğbaTekerek
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#USA 🇺🇸: @FbdnStories reports that 32 journalists were arrested last year, nearly 90% while covering ICE protests.
📢 A consortium of 72 journalists joined the investigation into the Trump administration’s secret deals to expel people worldwide.piped.video/watch?v=br3K0KoG…
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#USA 🇺🇸: CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a joint lawsuit against the Trump administration after their journalists were barred from the White House.
📢 We call on the Trump administration to stop its relentless assault on press freedom.
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#Cameroun 🇨🇲 : 15 journalistes formés à la sécurité physique et numérique pour mieux faire face aux risques du terrain. Cette formation, organisée avec @SNJC_Cameroun dans le cadre de Cameroun Média+, renforce les bonnes pratiques pour continuer d'informer en sécurité 💪📰
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#USA 🇺🇸: Five independent climate journalists are joining forces to create a “pop-up newsroom”, pooling their expertise and resources to cover climate and environmental issues. The initiative offers a new way for independent journalists to collaborate.
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"I applaud these news organizations for pushing back immediately against Trump’s illegal behavior,” said @gaufre, the president of The NewsGuild-CWA.
"This is yet again another shameful moment for our country."
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#Brasil🇧🇷: Respaldamos las demandas de nuestra afiliada @FENAJoficial a los candidatos presidenciales y advertimos sobre el silenciamiento de la prensa. ¡Garantizar la dignidad profesional es un requisito ineludible para la democracia! @FIP_AL ifj.org//media-centre/news/d…
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#Perú🇵🇪: organizaciones defensoras de la libertad de expresión condenan el nuevo acoso judicial contra la periodista de investigación Paola Ugaz e instan a que se desestime la demanda en su contra.
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