The International Press Institute (IPI), the global network of editors, media executives and leading journalists for press freedom, is pleased to announce that its 68th World Congress and General Assembly will be held in Geneva, Switzerland from June 4 to 6, 2019 in partnership with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU). The World Congress is IPI’s flagship event and a […]

On September 20, 2018, the International Press Institute will premiere a short documentary film on the online harassment of female journalists in Spain as part of the conference “Feminism, Media and Equality” in Madrid. The event is hosted by the Platform for the Defence of Free Expression (PDLI), a Spanish free-expression group and a close […]

The International Press Institute (IPI) will hold its 2018 annual World Congress in Abuja, Nigeria from 21 to 23 June, 2018. Under the theme “Why Good Journalism Matters”, the World Congress will affirm the indispensable role of quality media in building strong societies, showcasing investigative stories and projects that bring positive change to individuals and […]

Journalism is under pressure across the Visegrád region (Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary). Political leaders from Warsaw to Budapest are portraying the critical, independent press as an enemy of the national interest – and press freedom as nothing more than a political weapon. In light of this challenge, the International Press Institute (IPI) and […]