The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists for press freedom, today condemned the arrest of Egyptian cartoonist Ashraf Hamdi and demanded his immediate release. Hamdi, who is known for his animations on social and political issues, was arrested early on January 25 after he had posted online […]

The International Press Institute (IPI), a global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists for press freedom, today expressed serious concern over the recent increase in threats and violence against journalists in the Netherlands. Over the past few days, several journalists and TV crews have been threatened, insulted or physically attacked by groups of […]

  European Commission Vice-President Věra Jourová, who serves as commissioner for Values and Transparency, joined the 2021 IPI World Congress to discuss the EU’s efforts to better protect journalist safety. Jourová’s address to the Congress came as the Commission released its first-ever recommendation on ensuring the protection, safety, and empowerment of journalists and media professionals […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) today marked the one-year anniversary of the attack on the Paris offices of satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo by joining with PEN International, its affiliates and 41 other free expression groups around the world in reaffirming a commitment to defend the right to freedom of expression. In an open letter, the […]