The IPI global network urges Icelandic authorities to drop a criminal investigation into four journalists who reported on a corruption scandal involving Iceland’s biggest fishing company.  On February 15, 2022, Iceland’s Northeast Police declared four journalists as official suspects in a police investigation into alleged breaches of personal privacy. The four journalists are Aðalsteinn Kjartansson […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) is thrilled to announce that Amy Brouillette has joined IPI’s growing team as Director of Advocacy. In this crucial role, Amy will be responsible for driving IPI’s global advocacy and press freedom monitoring work and campaigns. She has more than a decade of experience in leading research, advocacy, monitoring, and […]

The IPI global network of leading editors and journalists strongly condemns the killing of Mexican journalist Juan Carlos Muñiz, who was shot while driving in the state of Zacatecas in north-central Mexico on Friday, March 4. IPI calls on Mexican authorities to thoroughly investigate his death and take immediate action to safeguard the country’s journalists from […]

Seven female journalists have been killed around the world in 2021 and 2022. On International Women’s Day, IPI urges authorities to bring those responsible for justice. More must be done to protect journalists on- and offline, including those facing gender-based attacks and harassment. In 2021, five female journalists were killed, according to IPI’s Death Watch. […]