LibGuides: Journalism: Freedom

FREEDOM OF THE PRESS

Committee to Protect Journalists
Established in 1981, this independent, nonprofit organization strives to "promote press freedom worldwide by defending the right of journalists to report the news without fear of reprisal. " Through a worldwide press monitoring system, the CPJ tracks current developments and effectively warns journalists and news organizations where attacks are occurring.
The Free Expression Policy Project
The FEPP "provides research and analysis on difficult censorship issues, and seeks free speech-friendly solutions to the concerns that drive censorship campaigns."
The Freedom Forum
Based in Arlington, VA., the Freedom Forum "is a nonpartisan foundation dedicated to free press, free speech and free spirit for all people," and focuses on three main priorities: the Newseum, First Amendment freedoms and newsroom diversity.
freedominfo.org
Designed as a one-stop resource for best practices, useful lessons from the past, and effective strategies / tactics, freedominfo.org "contains crucial information on freedom of information laws and how they were drafted and implemented, including how various provisions have worked in practice."
Humanitas International
With a goal of "a fine balance of action and contemplation," Humanitas International provides free English translation services of current foreign language newspapers, online foreign language dictionaries, reports on freedom of the press, etc.
Index on Censorship
The Index compiles a country by country listing of freedom of speech incidents and reports on censorship issues across the globe in order "to protect the basic human right of free expression."
International Freedom of Expression Exchange
IFEX is an international organization of free expression groups that "strives for a world where freedom of expression is defended, respected and upheld."
International Journalists' Network
The International Center for Journalists an independent, nonprofit organization that works to foster journalism ethics and expertise and improve "the quality of journalism worldwide, especially in countries with little or no tradition of an independent press."
National Freedom of Information Coalition
The coalition is an alliance of FOI organizations, academic centers, societies, and attorneys with the stated goal of "ensuring everyones right to information."
Press Freedom Survey
Begun in 1980, the Freedom House has conducted an annual survey that "tracks trends in media freedom worldwide." It currently covers some 192 countries and 1 territory, and examines issues such as "the legal environment for the media, political pressures that influence reporting, and economic factors that affect access to information."
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Created in 1970 to answer a U. S. government movement to subpoena reporters' confidential sources, the Committee has evolved into an international resource that champions free speech issues.
Reporters Without Borders
With more than one-third of the world's population living in countries without freedom of the press, Reporters Without Borders is an organization that "works constantly to restore their right to be informed."
Women's Institute for Freedom of the Press
Formed in 1972 by Dr. Donna Allen, the WIFP is a nonprofit organization "to increase communication among women and reach the public with our experience, perspectives, and opinions."
World Press Freedom Committee
Uniting some 44 organizations across the globe, the WPFC struggles to achieve a free press throughout the world through monitoring and coordinating activities, funding self-help legal grants, and sponsoring practical assistance programs.
World Press Review Online
As the online home of the World Press Review, this web source "is the journal of record for an influential global audience, providing an unprecedented platform for ideas and opinions on topics of significant international concern." Utilizing publications from throughout the world and the reports of its own journalists, the WPR translates some 20 foreign languages and provides access to their international news coverage.