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Nobel laureates show importance of free press in advancing peace

The IPI global network of editors, leading journalists and publishers dedicated to independent journalism is proud that Maria Ressa, IPI executive board member and CEO of Rappler, and Dmitry Muratov, former editor-in-chief and co-founder of Novaya Gazeta, have won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize “for their courageous fight for freedom of expression in the Philippines […]

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Tunisia shuts down broadcaster following critical comments

The IPI global network of editors, leading journalists and media executives strongly condemned the shutdown of the Tunisian broadcaster Zaytouna TV and the arrest of journalist Amer Ayad. IPI called upon Tunisian authorities to respect press freedom by allowing independent news outlets to operate and to immediately release the arrested journalist. On Wednesday, October 6, […]

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IPI leads international mission to Turkey, Oct. 6 – 8, 2021

A coalition of international press freedom and journalist groups will carry out a three-day mission to Turkey this week to investigate serious, continued threats to independent journalism in the country. From October 6 to 8, mission delegates will meet in Ankara and Istanbul, as well as online, with editors, journalists, local civil society groups, Turkish […]

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IPI announces 2022 World Congress in New York

The IPI global network of editors, leading journalists and publishers dedicated to independent journalism announced today that the 2022 IPI World Congress will take place at Columbia University in New York, September 8 to 10, 2022. Hosted by the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and Columbia University, the 2022 World Congress will bring to […]

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