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IAPA to deal with violations of freedoms and civil rights in authoritarian countries

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IAPA to deal with violations of freedoms and civil rights in authoritarian countries

It will be at its next meeting, in Cartagena, Colombia, March 29-31

IAPA condemns murders in Honduras, Mexico

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IAPA condemns murders in Honduras, Mexico

It warns of dangers for journalists and lack of protection measures.

IAPA condemns arrest of journalist in Venezuela

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IAPA condemns arrest of journalist in Venezuela

New attack on press freedom in Venezuela. Arrest and isolation of journalist Luis Carlos Díaz.

Guatemala electoral regulation undermines freedom of expression, of the press and of enterprise

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Guatemala electoral regulation undermines freedom of expression, of the press and of enterprise

"To impose those measures upon privately-owned media amounts to an act of interference that undermines freedom of expression, of the press and of enterprise," declared IAPA President María Elvira Domínguez.

Concern at US secret list to keep an eye on journalists, lawyers, activists

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Concern at US secret list to keep an eye on journalists, lawyers, activists

Called on the government for clarification of this discriminatory policy which limits the work of the press and restricts press freedom.

De facto censorship in Nicaragua denounced by IAPA in Washington

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'De facto' censorship in Nicaragua denounced by IAPA in Washington

'Freedom of Expression and Democracy in Nicaragua' forum held by IAPA and Inter-American Dialogue in Washington, DC.

IAPA to plead in Washington for press freedom in Nicaragua

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IAPA to plead in Washington for press freedom in Nicaragua

Also accompanying the IAPA group as special guest is Carlos Fernando Chamorro, editor of Nicaraguan media Confidencial and Esta Semana, currently in exile in Costa Rica.

IAPA calls for immediate release of Nicaraguan journalists

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IAPA calls for immediate release of Nicaraguan journalists

It also called for guarantees for their physical safety.

IAPA condemns numerous attacks on journalists and censorship of media in Venezuela

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IAPA condemns numerous attacks on journalists and censorship of media in Venezuela

Attacks on journalists, restrictions to their work, acts of censorship of contents and Internet blockages.

Ecuadors President signed the Chapultepec Declaration and reiterates his commitment to press freedom

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Ecuador's President signed the Chapultepec Declaration and reiterates his commitment to press freedom

The IAPA highlighted the openness and tolerance of Lenín Moreno's government.

IAPA submits Salta Declaration to Colombian judiciary

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IAPA submits Salta Declaration to Colombian judiciary

Welcomed the decision of the Colombian Constitutional Court to call private and public players to a hearing on freedom of expression in social media.

IAPA condemns murder of another Mexican journalist

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IAPA condemns murder of another Mexican journalist

Jesús Eugenio Ramos Rodríguez, killed on Saturday morning, hosted the news program "Nuestra Región Hoy" (Our Region Today) broadcast by radio station Oye 99.9 FM.

IAPA calls for release of journalists in Venezuela, urges respect for their professional work

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IAPA calls for release of journalists in Venezuela, urges respect for their professional work

The IAPA once more took a stance concerning the arrest of journalists in Venezuela and urged the Nicolás Maduro regime to carry out the prompt release of the detained and imprisoned colleagues and comply with the international law and conventions that protect the free practice of journalists in conflict zones.

IAPA condemns detention of Brazilian journalist in Venezuela

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IAPA condemns detention of Brazilian journalist in Venezuela

Journalist Rodrigo Lopes, special envoy to Caracas by Brazil's Grupo RBS, was detained on Friday (January 25) and held incommunicado at a military base next to Miraflores Palace for two hours.

Bob Cox film Messenger on a White Horse on Amazon Prime

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Bob Cox film 'Messenger on a White Horse' on Amazon Prime

Documentary about former editor's defiance of Argentina's dictatorship now streaming in the US, UK and Ireland

IAPA condemns murder of journalist in Mexico

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IAPA condemns murder of journalist in Mexico

The body of journalist Rafael Murúa Manríquez, director of the Radio Kashan FM portal, was found on January 20.

IAPA concerned at legislation in Venezuela that would put greater restrictions on the Internet

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IAPA concerned at legislation in Venezuela that would put greater restrictions on the Internet

A legislative bill would impose greater restrictions on the Internet.

IAPA condemns administrative censorship of newspapers in Nicaragua

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IAPA condemns administrative censorship of newspapers in Nicaragua

IAPA condemned the administrative censorship imposed by the Nicaraguan government on La Prensa and El Nuevo Diario, on withholding the delivery of supplies for the publication of the two newspapers.

IAPA surprised at official request to Costa Rican media outlet

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IAPA surprised at official request to Costa Rican media outlet

IAPA expressed surprise and concern at an official notification sent to Diario Extra by Costa Rica's Control of Propaganda Office which confuses news content with advertising, and asked the agency to withdraw the notification.

Application deadline for $20,000 IAPA post-graduate scholarship grant extended to Feb. 15

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Application deadline for $20,000 IAPA post-graduate scholarship grant extended to Feb. 15

Scholarships consist of a stipend of $20,000 plus the round-trip travel costs between the winning applicants' home and the university.

IAPA 2018 balance: highs and lows of press freedom in the Americas

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IAPA 2018 balance: highs and lows of press freedom in the Americas

In her evaluation of press freedom in the Americas during 2018, the president of the Inter American Press Association (IAPA), María Elvira Domínguez, declared that advances in legal and digital issues were overshadowed by the murders of 31 journalists and media workers, the imprisonment of five others, and by the constant attacks on individual and social liberties in Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela.

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International media leaders called to rebuild trust at annual gathering

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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

The deadline to apply for the SIP journalism contest ends this Thursday at midnight

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.

IAPA urges respect for press freedom in legal investigations in Panama

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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.

IAPA condemns murder of Mexican journalist

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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.

UN Global call to improve the safety of journalists on the ground

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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.

The IAPA is pleased by recent OAS Resolution, also stating that it is time to act

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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."

Argentine Paper Stood Up to the Generals, but Succumbed to Market Forces

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Argentine Paper Stood Up to the Generals, but Succumbed to Market Forces

From The New York Times, August 27, 2017

Report of the hearing at the Inter-American Court on the Nelson Carvajal case

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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.

IAPA announces winners of 2017 Excellence in Journalism awards

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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.

IAPA awards Press Freedom Grand Prize to Luis Almargo

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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.

Twenty years later (By Danilo Arbilla)

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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.

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Safety guidelines

Safety guidelines

Resources designed specifically for journalists to help them protect their accounts and themselves on Facebook.

Venezuela Country Safety Page

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Venezuela Country Safety Page

Journalists covering protests have been routinely targeted, harassed, attacked, and detained.

Mexico Offers Rewards in Killings of Journalists

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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.

Mexicos academic world condemns widespread killings of journalists

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Mexicos academic world condemns widespread killings of journalists

Ibero-American University criticizes the lack of political will to investigate murders of reporters.

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Introducing Facebook Safety for Journalists Resources

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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.

IAPA and ContentEngine Signed an Agreement

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IAPA and ContentEngine Signed an Agreement

It will allow publications associated with IAPA to generate an additional source of income.

IAPA condemns digital spying and calls for a halt to it

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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.

SIPAlert app uses real-time to fight against attacks on journalists

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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

63 new members join the IAPA

Matt Sanders: "This help us become stronger and reinforce our commitment to persevere in our mission."

16 universities join IAPA

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.

IAPA launches new by journalists for journalists insurance scheme

IAPA launches new 'by journalists for journalists' insurance scheme

'Insurance for Journalists' is the only international insurer specialising solely in insuring journalists without restrictions.

Condolences on the death of Ernestina Herrera de Noble of Clarín Group

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.

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