Freedom of Expression Serious violence against journalists a vital discussion at IAPA meeting in Argentina 29 journalists murdered in the Americas in 2018, one of the highest numbers in recent times. 0
News IAPA criticizes Bolivian government's new imposition on media Concern at a new law that imposes on privately-owned media an obligation to publish electoral ads free of charge, in detriment to their financial situation.
Freedom of Expression IAPA condemns another murder of journalist in Mexico Condemnation of the murder of journalist Mario Leonel Gómez Sánchez, the eighth to be killed this year in Mexico.
Nicaragua IAPA condemns harassment of journalists and media in Nicaragua, Venezuela, Cuba IAPA expressed alarm at the climate of lack of safety and the harassment of independent journalists and news media of these three countries.
Freedom of Expression Venezuelan officials denounced to the IAPA for censoring and blocking digital media Report by a National Assembly Committee makes CANTV president and CONATEL director responsible for the attacks on and censorship of portals El Pitazo, La Patilla, Tal Cual and El Nacional's website.
News IAPA praises work of Nicaraguan press on announcing 2018 excellence in journalism awards Awards in another 13 categories to be presented during IAPA's 74th General Assembly in Salta, Argentina
Press Releases IAPA protests cyber attack on Guatemala's elPeriódico Since dawn yesterday morning elPeriodico's website is out of service.
News IAPA condemns repression of journalist in Nicaragua Carlos Pastora, manager of Canal 10, has been harass and threatened in apparent reprisal for having denounced on the television station the serious violence that the country is undergoing since the start of protests in April.
Freedom of Expression IAPA expresses concern at abusive use of legal resources in Panama IAPA President Gustavo Mohme, expressed his "confidence that the justice system will dismiss the abusive use of legal resources on the part of the former president Ricardo Martinelli and his family.
Freedom of Expression IAPA condemns announcement by Evo Morales in favor of anti-lie law in Bolivia The endorsement of this kind of statute is intended to silence and censor criticism, said IAPA President.
Freedom of Expression Alarming decline in press freedom and free speech in Nicaragua RSF and IAPA call on President Daniel Ortega's government to end the current violence against the media in Nicaragua, to investigate and punish attacks against journalists, and to implement the measures to protect journalists and their families requested by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
News IAPA shows support for US media in the face of the action by President Trump More than 300 American newspapers published editorials in defense of press freedom and to reaffirm that they are not anyone's enemy.
Freedom of Expression Joint IAPA and RSF mission in Nicaragua The organizations are concerned at the weak state of freedom of expression and of the press within the framework of violence and chaos reigning in the country.
News IAPA announces finalists in 2018 Excellence in Journalism contest It will announce the winners in the next few days
News CPJ Safety Advisory: Covering Unite the Right rally and counter-protests These demonstrations are taking place against a backdrop of hostile rhetoric against large sections of the media. Journalists should keep in mind that if violence breaks out they could face arrest by police or be the target of physical or verbal assault by protesters.
News @en IAPA condemns murders of journalists in Mexico, Colombia "We are losing journalists due to the actions of paid killers that operate at ease and go unpunished,"
IAPA condemns murder of journalist in Colombia and expresses its support for Colombian organizations that are denouncing a growing wave of acts against journalists' physical and moral integrity
News IAPA: Restraint of journalist is inappropriate and serious for exercise of press freedom in the United States Kaitlan Collins, a CNN White House correspondent, was banned by the White House's Press Office from attending last night an open press event.
Freedom of Expression IAPA condemns threats to Colombian journalists Also stressed the urgency of strengthening the official mechanism for prevention and protection of journalists.
News "Aldo was a great journalist and a great fighter", declared IAPA President Gustavo Mohme The editor and founder of the Asunción, Paraguay, newspaper ABC Color, Aldo Zuccolillo Moscarda, a tenacious defender of press, died on July 14.
News IAPA surprised at deterioration of press freedom in Peru IAPA expressed its concern at actions by the Public Prosecutor's Office and Congress of Peru requiring journalists to reveal their news sources, which "represents a setback to press freedom in the country."
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
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
