News There are only 15 days left until the closing of the IAPA contest Only those journalistic pieces actually published during 2020 in a newspaper, weekly, magazine or online publication will be considered as contestants. 0
Digital Media IAPA reaffirms the relevance of the Declaration of Salta regarding the suspension of Trump's accounts in social media Measures adopted by the platforms could lead to an unbridled legislative race to regulate freedom of expression in the digital area
Freedom of Expression Strong condemnation of the IAPA for a new escalation of attacks against Venezuelan media We will insist with our complaint before the intergovernmental organizations and democratic governments of the region
News @en The IAPA calls for punishment for attacks on journalists and media in the US Capitol "We have always feared that so much rhetoric against the press and stigmatization against journalists and the media that Trump continued relentlessly during his mandate would one day end up generating this type of violence."
2021 Excellence in Journalism Awards - Deadline to apply expires January 30th Registration is open in 14 categories
Freedom of Expression IAPA condemns the murder of a journalist in Colombia Great concern for the increase in the climate of violence against journalists in the Americas. Including this case, 24 journalists were killed in 2020.
Freedom of Expression The IAPA condemns the murder of a journalist in Honduras Pedro Arcángel Canelas, the fourth journalist killed this year in the Central American country.
Freedom of Expression End of the Year Message from President of the Inter American Press Association Jorge Canahuati, President of Grupo Opsa, San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Freedom of Expression IAPA's concern over increased attacks against journalists in Latin America Requested the authorities in each country to respect and guarantee freedom of the press
Freedom of Expression IAPA demands return of media offices confiscated in 2018 and condemned aggression against journalists Repression and harassment of the government, which continues to ignore international calls to respect human rights and democratic principles in the country
News @en Award-winning journalists invite colleagues to participate in the IAPA contest The president of the IAPA Awards Committee, Leonor Mulero, of GFR Media in Puerto Rico, reiterates the importance of recognizing the excellence of journalistic diversity.
Argentina IAPA concern over attempts to criminalize journalists "Judicial decisions that contravene principles of freedom of expression "tend to inhibit journalism sources, precisely the most important element that it should encourage a government to fight corruption and to ensure transparency."
IAPA IAPA condemns attack against journalist in Venezuela and calls for an expedited investigation Attack and attempted kidnapping against Venezuelan photojournalist Jamel Louka
Freedom of Expression IAPA praise initiative of Colombian Congressmen in support of the media The organization urged other governments in the Americas to promote similar measures and requested all the Colombian parliamentary forces to accompany the proposal.
Freedom of Expression IAPA fears that Cuba is creating conditions for another Black Spring "The government of Cuba represses, censors, imprisons and drowns the voice of its citizens in the face of a silenced international community that seems to have become accustomed to the atrocities and human rights violations on the island," Jorge Canahuati.
News Closure of the first IAPA-UCAB diploma on freedom of expression for journalists The diploma course lasted 15 weeks, between July 1 and October 27. It is part of the IAPA's Chapultepec Index project.
Freedom of Expression IAPA condemns attacks against journalists in Guatemala "We demand that the safety of journalists be protected, since it is essential that they enjoy guarantees that allow them to freely report on situations that affect citizens," Carlos Jornet.
Freedom of Expression IAPA concerned about a sentence against an Ecuadorian journalist "It is a contradiction that a journalist faces a prison sentence for reporting on issues of public interest, when on the contrary the matter should be taken as an alert to correct problems"
Internet International media leaders called to rebuild trust at annual gathering Jeff Jarvis spoke about the need journalists have of learning how to have a relationship with the community.Article by Deseret News 0
The deadline to apply for the SIP journalism contest ends this Thursday at midnight The contest consists of 13 categories and offers a first prize in each of them for two thousand dollars.
Freedom of Expression IAPA urges respect for press freedom in legal investigations in Panama The Attorney General's Office opened a criminal investigation related to alleged irregularities in the purchase of media group.
Impunity IAPA condemns murder of Mexican journalist The Michoacán State Attorney's Office confirmed that the decomposed body discovered on June 14 was that of Adame Pardo, missing since May 18.
Impunity UN Global call to improve the safety of journalists on the ground Action-oriented recommendations to improve the protection of journalists and reinforce the implementation of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists and the Issue of Impunity were identified by key stakeholders at a meeting organized by UNESCO and OHCHR in Geneva.
News @en The IAPA is pleased by recent OAS Resolution, also stating that "it is time to act" "Resolutions are not enough without the political will to give them some teeth; put them into practice with financial and human resources."
News Argentine Paper Stood Up to the Generals, but Succumbed to Market Forces From The New York Times, August 27, 2017
News @en Report of the hearing at the Inter-American Court on the Nelson Carvajal case The Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights (RFK Human Rights) group has accompanied the IAPA since 2015 as representative of the family members of victim Nelson Carvajal Carvajal, a Colombian journalist murdered 19 years ago.
Freedom of Expression IAPA announces winners of 2017 Excellence in Journalism awards IAPA rewarded the work of media and journalists of Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, United States and Venezuela.
News @en IAPA awards Press Freedom Grand Prize to Luis Almargo The award was granted to the Secretary General of the OAS for his defense and promotion of freedom of expression and of the press.
News @en Twenty years later (By Danilo Arbilla) The data is not so promising or encouraging: more than 400 journalists have been murdered, and very few of those cases, not quite 20 percent, have been solved and the responsible parties punished.
Safety guidelines Resources designed specifically for journalists to help them protect their accounts and themselves on Facebook.
News @en Venezuela Country Safety Page Journalists covering protests have been routinely targeted, harassed, attacked, and detained.
News @en Mexico Offers Rewards in Killings of Journalists Mexicos Attorney Generals Office is offering rewards for information leading to the arrests of those responsible for the murders of five journalists and the attempted murder of a sixth this year.
News Mexicos academic world condemns widespread killings of journalists Ibero-American University criticizes the lack of political will to investigate murders of reporters.
Freedom of Expression Introducing Facebook Safety for Journalists Resources As part of the Facebook Journalism Projects goal to provide training and tools for journalists, we are committed to helping journalists stay vigilant about their safety on our platform.
News @en IAPA and ContentEngine Signed an Agreement It will allow publications associated with IAPA to generate an additional source of income.
News @en IAPA condemns digital spying and calls for a halt to it The use of this mechanism is a serious attack upon freedom of expression and of the press, on the right to privacy and protection of news sources.
News SIPAlert app uses real-time to fight against attacks on journalists The application will be free and available for Android and iOS smartphones.
63 new members join the IAPA Matt Sanders: "This help us become stronger and reinforce our commitment to persevere in our mission." Press Releases
16 universities join IAPA The higher education institutions approved for the first time as members of the organization are from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru. News
IAPA launches new 'by journalists for journalists' insurance scheme 'Insurance for Journalists' is the only international insurer specialising solely in insuring journalists without restrictions. News
Condolences on the death of Ernestina Herrera de Noble of Clarín Group IAPA President Matt Sanders expresses his condolences to the family and Clarín Group colleagues. News @en
