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.
Violence against journalists persists in Mexico Serious deficiencies in the operation of the protection mechanism.
IAPA asks Jamaica MPs to safeguard news media in data protection bill Legislation aimed at protecting personal data should safeguard media from having to reveal confidential news sources and other proprietary information.
IAPA condemns murders in Honduras, Mexico It warns of dangers for journalists and lack of protection measures.
Office of the Special Rapporteur launches joint report on freedom of expression in Mexico The report also makes recommendations for the protection of journalists and the effective investigation of the attacks against these professionals.
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 condemns murder of another journalist in Mexico Francisco Romero, sixth journalist murdered in Mexico this year.
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.
IAPA condemns murder in Brazil, calls for urgent investigation Robson Giorno, founder of the news website Jornal O Maricá, was murdered on Saturday, May 25.
Hold in Venezuela forum on freedom of expression in the Americas Miami (September 14, 2009)Former President of Bolivia, Carlos Mesa, and of Peru, Alejandro Toledo, and former Mexican Foreign Minister Jorge Castañeda will address the Emergency Forum on Freedom of Expression which will review the major problems and current issues facing the practice of journalism in the Western Hemisphere in Venezuela this Friday, Sept. 18. Seventeen world and national press organizations are sponsoring the event.
Freedom of Expression Message from Christopher Barnes, President of the Inter American Press Association
