Safety_of_journalists

Press Club of India

The idea of Press Club of India was first conceived by veteran journalist Mr Durga Das way back in the early 1930s. The Press Club was founded on December 20, 1957 and incorporated as a company on March 10, 1958. It is enshrined in the PCI constitution that the institution is meant to work for media related activities.

Advocates for the freedom of the press and defends journalists' rights against censorship and other forms of suppression.

Statements & Protests: PCI issues public statements and organizes protests.

Platform for Debates and Discussion: It organizes discussions, seminars, and debates on relevant topics related to media freedom and is a venue for press conferences and interaction between various stakeholders..

Legal Assistance: PCI offers support to journalists facing legal challenges, including access to legal resources and advice.

Campaigning: It advocates for better working conditions, fair pay, and the rights of journalists in newsrooms and media houses.

Workshops & Training: It conducts workshops and training sessions for enhancing journalists' skills and promoting best practices in the profession.

Office Address Raisina Road 1, New Delhi-110001
Phone : 01123719844, 011213034700

Indian Journalists Union (IJU)

IUJ was established in 1990 with the aim to stand up against each and every act, both by state and non-state actors, aimed to silence the media and gag the truth.

Welfare: IJU works towards the welfare of journalists to ensure better working conditions, better wages, pension schemes and gender equality.

Collective Action: Organizes collective action for issues concerning journalists and joins common cause international organizations to consolidate the fight.

Representation: It voices opinions and demands and has representation in Central and state government institutions related to media.

Registered Office: F-29 Shankar Market, Connaught Place, New Delhi—110001
Postal Address: 29, Puberun Path, Hengrabari, Guwahati-781006, Assam

Media freedom groups alarmed by escalating death threats against journalist Murat Ağırel

11/09/2024

Osservatorio Balcani Caucaso Transeuropa (OBCT) and undersigned press freedom and freedom of expression groups strongly condemn the ongoing and intensifying threats against prominent Turkish journalist Murat Ağırel.

Croatia: International mission to assess media freedom challenges

09/09/2024

On 9 September, the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) will begin a press freedom mission to Croatia. The delegation will meet online with government representatives, journalists and journalistic associations, civil society, and renowned media experts to discuss the most pressing challenges to media freedom and pluralism in the country

Romanian Court reopens investigation into smear campaign against journalist Emilia Șercan

09/09/2024

Court's decision acknowledges earlier failures to provide justice to Șercan

Report on media freedom in Romania ahead of Super Election Year

04/04/2024

Mission report highlights political influence, vexatious lawsuits and online harassment in Romania

Media Landscape in Montenegro

30/08/2024

A survey of the challenges faced by media professionals in Montenegro through the lenses of three themes: media capture, legal threats, and the safety of journalists

By Sava Mirković

Turkey: Press freedom and freedom of expression groups condemn court decision upholding prison sentence for journalist Bülent Mumay

27/08/2024

The undersigned freedom of the press and expression organizations denounce the decision by Turkish appeals court to uphold the 20-month prison sentence against renowned journalist Bülent Mumay

International organisations call on the EU to act against Israel’s killings of Palestinian journalists

26/08/2024

OBCT joins 59 other organizations in condemning Israeli authorities’ killings of Palestinian journalists, and calling for the suspension of EU-Israel Association Agreement and further EU targeted sanctions

The state of Romanian media in the 2024 super-electoral year

Published in April 2024 by the Bucharest-based Center for Independent Journalism, this report examines the state of the art of Romanian journalism ahead of a critical year. In 2024, Romanians will be casting their votes in four different rounds of elections, going from local, to parliamentary, presidential and EU polls