Mexico IAPA welcomes creation of media group in Mexico to counteract violence against journalists Government institutions commit to improve justice and defend press freedom. 0
Colombia IACHR Welcomes Signing of Friendly Settlement in the case of Colombian journalist Gerardo Bedoya Borrero The agreement was signed on August 16, 2019 by the Inter American Press Association and the Colombian State.
News IAPA condemns murder in HondurasIAPA condemns murder in Honduras Edgar Aguilar, correspondent of the national broadcast television channel Canal Seis, was murdered on Saturday, August 31.
News IAPA welcomes decriminalization of defamation in Honduras A "substantial advance" for press freedom.
Freedom of Expression IAPA condemns another murder of journalist in Mexico Mission of the hemisphere organization to visit the country September 8-11.
Freedom of Expression IAPA keeping eye on situation of the press in Venezuela, Nicaragua, Cuba Organization's General Assembly to be held October 4-7 in Miami.
Freedom of Expression IAPA, RFK Human Rights and FLIP applaud the elimination of the statute of limitations in the murder of journalist Nelson Carvajal The organizations urge Colombia to give full compliance to the Inter-American Court Judgment.
Freedom of Expression IAPA concerned at ruling against practice of journalism in Colombia Serious and of concern that this decision will create the precedent that the media must ask permission to publish public facts of those affected, "a kind of prior censorship in practice."
Freedom of Expression IAPA concerned at legal action against Argentine journalist This case could inhibit and give rise to self-censorship, "consequences that would be regrettable in a country in which independent journalism is contributing to more transparency and democracy."
News IAPA expresses concern at Bolsonaro decree and his reprisals against Brazilian press Despite that he said it was not an economic reprisal, he warned that it was a "retribution" for the way they had mistreated him during the electoral campaign.
News Winners of 2019 IAPA Excellence in Journalism awards are announced The Americas regional news advocacy group received more than 1,200 submissions in 14 categories. Awards will be presented in October during IAPA's 75th General Assembly, in Miami.
News IAPA awards 2019 Press Freedom Grand Prize to Colombian journalist Jineth Bedoya Lima Award to be presented at IAPA's 75th General Assembly, during Oct. 4-7 in Miami, along with the other winners of the IAPA Prizes for Excellence in Journalism in 13 categories, to be announced tomorrow Wednesday.
Freedom of Expression International call for press freedom in Brazil amidst attacks against The Intercept journalists IAPA joined the Reporters Without Borders initiative in support of journalists working at The Intercept Brazil. The international call was supported by 26 organizations.
Freedom of Expression IAPA condemns attack on Costa Rican TV channel The authorities should investigate all the facts in this unusual act in Costa Rica in order to rule out and avoid there being in the country a violent trend against press freedom.
Freedom of Expression IAPA launches campaign to promote freedom of expression in the digital era Under the label #exprésate the IAPA seeks to create awareness about the rights and duties that users, media, journalists, digital platforms and governments have in the digital era.
Freedom of Expression IAPA calls on Honduras Congress to decriminalize offenses against honor The new Penal Code of Honduras maintains criminalization of offenses against honors and imposes imprisonment for dissemination of reserved official information.
Freedom of Expression IAPA demands immediate release of Cuban journalist Ricardo Fernández Condemned the detention by the Cuban State Security of Ricardo Fernández Izaguirre, a stringer of the portal 14ymedio.
Christopher Barnes talked about IAPA mission in Nicaragua. Barnes is IAPA First Vice President and Managing Director of The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited, Kingston, Jamaica.
Freedom of Expression IAPA condemns murder of journalist in Brazil He is the second to be killed in Maricá city in Rio de Janeiro. Authorities should immediately clarify the crime.
News IAPA regrets that new Cuban Constitution continues restricting press freedom Deepens the limitations of freedom of expression, the press and the civil and political rights of the country's citizens.
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
