Freedom of the Press

There are a total of 17 listings in this category.

Site Listings:

2002 Press Freedom Index
Ranks countries by freedom of the press. Developed and published for the first time in 2002 by Reporters Without Borders.
photius.com/rankings/press_freedom_index.html

Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
Defends journalists' rights and supports the development of media freedom in Canada and throughout the world.
www.cjfe.org

Centre for Media Freedom Middle East and North Africa
An independent centre based in London and Casablanca which defends journalists subjected to censorship and promotes media freedom in the Middle East and North Africa through action alerts, publications and training.
www.cmfmena.org

Committee To Protect Journalists
Features international news alerts and resources from non-partisan international organization of journalists dedicated to protection of freedom of the press and expression.
www.cpj.org

Fox-BGH Alleged Cover-up
In a successful lawsuit, journalists fired at FOX-owned WTVT Channel 13 in Tampa for refusing orders to hide the dangers of a big advertiser (Monsanto), won a substantial cash settlement.
www.foxbghsuit.com

freedominfo.org
A one-stop portal that describes best practices, consolidates lessons learned, explains campaign strategies and tactics, and links the efforts of freedom-of-information advocates around the world.
www.freedominfo.org

Index on Censorship
Provides subscription information for bi-monthly magazine promoting free speech. Also includes assortment of online articles.
www.indexonline.org

International Freedom of Expression Exchange
Archive of alerts on press freedom violations, dating back to 1995. Covers over 120 countries.
www.ifex.org/en

International Press Institute (IPI)
IPI is a global organisation of editors, media executives and leading journalists dedicated to the protection of press freedom
www.freemedia.at

Internews - Information Access for Everyone
International NGO that fosters independent media and access to information worldwide. Internews works in the areas of environmental and health journalism, humanitarian media, women and gender issues, and Internet and communications technology.
www.internews.org

Observer - Special Reports: Press Freedom Campaign
Ongoing collection of news, analysis and commentary about Press Freedom Day, censorship, threats to journalists and the situation in various countries.
observer.guardian.co.uk/freepress/0,8221,478363,00.html

Reporters Without Frontiers
Fights for the freedom of the press and freedom of expression, and ensures protection of journalists by denouncing human rights breaches. In English, French and Spanish.
www.rsf.fr/content.php3

Society of Professional Journalists
Dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty. Seeks to maintain constant vigilance in protection of the First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and of the press
www.spj.org

The Case of Rafael Marques
Site of the Open Society Institute: Updates and background information on the ongoing trial of Rafael Marques, a journalist from Angola who faces charges of defaming the president.
www.soros.org/whats_new/rafael/index.html

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal help to reporters and news organizations.
www.rcfp.org

World Free Press Institute Online
Provides training programs and assistance to media organizations struggling to meet the challenges of a free press.
www.pressfreedom.org

World Press Freedom Committee (WPFC)
WPFC is 37 organizations on five continents, defending the freedom of the press and assisting independent news media organizations around the world.
www.wpfc.org