Freedom of Expression IAPA condemns murder of journalist in Haiti The murder of a second journalist in Haiti this year, Néhémie Joseph, underscores the violence and risks faced by reporters in that Caribbean country, the Inter-American Press Association (IAPA) stated in its condemnation of the attack. 0
Freedom of Expression IAPA condemns attacks against Teleamazonas and El Comercio IAPA asked the government of President Lenín Moreno to offer constitutional guarantees for press freedom.
News Anti-press attitude of the U.S. government sharpened this past year President Trump fosters public hostility and distrust toward journalists.
Freedom of the Press Stigmatization, fuel for violence and threats The stigmatization and discrediting of journalists and media by presidents, authorities and officials, through speeches and on social media, particularly on Twitter, is a common practice of leaders and politicians of the Americas which encourages violence and threats.
Ecuador IAPA condemns attacks in Ecuador and asks to respect the work of journalists More than 50 journalists and media professionals have been affected.
News IAPA condemned deportation of journalist John Carlin from Venezuela Upon entering the Maiquetía International Airport, he was declared "inadmissible" by the government and deported from Venezuela, according to the National Press Workers' Union of Venezuela (SNTP).
News Christopher Barnes is new IAPA President "here can be no strong, effective and sustainable democracy in the Americas without a strong and free press", Barnes said in his acceptance speech on Monday in Miami.
News Conclusions of the IAPA 75 General Assembly A "particularly bad" semester for the press for the murder of 13 journalists
Colombia IAPA and Colombian government highlight figure of journalist murdered 22 years ago "We cannot say that justice was done": María Elvira Domínguez, IAPA president, about the murder of Gerardo Bedoya Borrero.
Freedom of Expression Emotional act to redress the memory of Gerardo Bedoya and for his family members, IAPA announces Act of reparation will be held on Monday, Sept, 30th in the Colombian city of Cali.
Freedom of Expression End of publication of Nicaragua's El Nuevo Diario a shame for the free world Daniel Ortega's authoritarian policy against media provokes closure of newspaper founded in 1980.
Mexico IAPA welcomes creation of media group in Mexico to counteract violence against journalists Government institutions commit to improve justice and defend press freedom.
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."
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
