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.
IAPA launches new 'by journalists for journalists' insurance scheme 'Insurance for Journalists' is the only international insurer specialising solely in insuring journalists without restrictions.
Record number of journalists jailed in 2017 A CPJ special found that 262 journalists are behind bars around the world in relation to their work.
Russian hackers hunted journalists in years-long campaign The AP identified journalists as the third-largest group on a hacking hit list obtained from cybersecurity firm Secureworks. At least 200 journalists, publishers and bloggers targeted by the hacking group known as Fancy Bear.
Failures in protection mechanisms for Latin American journalists Protection mechanisms have helped save the lives of journalists at risk in several countries in the region.
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.
Tribute to more than half a thousand journalists killed by the pandemic More than 500 journalists and media personnel died in the Americas due to the pandemic.
