IFEX - Stakeholders

IFEX was created in 1992 in Montréal, Canada, when a dozen leading free expression organisations came together to create a coordinated mechanism to rapidly expose free expression violations around the world. 

The IFEX network of organisations is connected by a shared commitment to defend and promote freedom of expression as a fundamental human right. IFEX members work at the local, national, regional and international level, spanning 65 countries 

Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism - Stakeholders

The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism marks the University of Oxford's commitment to creating an international research centre in the comparative study of journalism. Anchored in the recognition of the key role of independent media in open societies and the power of information in the modern world, the Institute aims to serve as the leading forum for a productive engagement between scholars from a wide range of disciplines and the practitioners of journalism.

Established in 2006, the Institute is based at the Department of Politics and International Relations  at the University of Oxford . It brings the depth and rigour of academic scholarship of the highest standards to major issues of relevance to the world of news media. It is global in its perspective and in the content of its activities. Core funding for the Institute is provided by the Thomson Reuters Foundation .

Deadline extended: European Youth Press call for DDJ training - Opportunities

Data-driven journalism against prejudices about migration’ training course for young media makers, human rights activists, developers Berlin, 12 – 20 November 2016

Six studentships, MA Digital Journalism, European Journalism, Risk Communication and Crisis Journalism - Thessaloniki - Opportunities

Six studentships are offered for the English taught  Master's program in Digital Journalism, European Journalism and  Risk Communication and Crisis Journalism

Challenges to the ECtHR from Russia and Turkey: Freedom of Expression on the Internet - Legal Resources

The regulation of the online domain is gradually being tightened: an analysis of the most recent challenges to the ECtHR in Turkey and Russia 

Croatia: Media Freedom in Turbulent Times - Reports

A report based on June 2016 Joint International Mission to Croatia warns against government interference in the public broadcaster activities

The Future of Public Service Broadcasting in the Western Balkans: The Need for a New paradigm - Reports

Public Service Broadcasters (PSB) in the countries of the Western Balkans are in crisis. At stake is the very legitimacy of public service broadcasting in the region.

Free Press Awards 2016 - Opportunities

A cash prize of €15,000 for journalists with a strong commitment with press freedom and independent information

Solidarity campaign with Turkish journalists: how to help - Campaigns

EFJ and IFJ launched a solidarity campaign with the Turkish journalists following the new attacks on press freedom and human rights in Turkey since the coup attempt on 15 July

Accreditation of Foreign Journalists in the OSCE region - Reports

The report examines international standards, scholarly approaches and accreditation rules of ministries of foreign affairs in a number of the OSCE participating States, seeking to explore and clarify the legal nature and specifics of accreditation for foreign journalists. The report produces recommendations on how to harmonize these rules with international standards