Lukol Directory: Society: Issues: Human Rights and Liberties: Freedom of the Press

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.
http://www.cmfmena.org/

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

Index on Censorship
Covers news and issues related to freedom of expression throughout the world.
http://www.indexonline.org/

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal help to reporters and news organizations.
http://www.rcfp.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.
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/freepress/0...

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

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
http://www.spj.org/

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

Central Asian and Southern Caucasus Freedom of Expression Network
News about freedom of the press from Central and South Asia.
http://www.cascfen.org

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.
http://www.freedominfo.org/

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

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.
http://www.rsf.fr/content.php3

Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
Defends journalists' rights and supports the development of media freedom in Canada and throughout the world.
http://www.cjfe.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.
http://www.soros.org/whats_new/rafael/inde...

The Fox-BGH Cover-up Lawsuit
In a lawsuit, the journalists say they were ultimately fired at FOX-owned WTVT Channel 13 in Tampa for refusing orders to broadcast false and slanted stories about BGH (or rBST). The dairy hormone is banned in all of Europe and other countries because of human health concerns.
http://www.foxbghsuit.com/

World Press Freedom Committee
A group of national and international news media organizations monitoring, advocating, and coordinating efforts to promote a free press.
http://www.wpfc.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.
http://www.cpj.org/

Sub Topics:
First Amendment Issues


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