The Alliance for Journalist Freedom (AJF) believes one of the key questions currently facing the media is how to rebuild trust in journalism. Speaking on a panel discussing How to Build Trust in Contemporary Journalism at the University of Tasmania, AFJ director Peter Greste said there are several fundamental questions that need public discussion. “We need to rethink the news…
The New York Times today published an editorial that responds to the Boston Globe's call for outlets across America to publish editorials that denounce President Trump's hostility to the media. "In 2018, some of the most damaging attacks are coming from government officials. Criticizing the news media — for underplaying or overplaying stories, for getting something wrong — is entirely…
About us
We’re the Alliance for
Journalists’ Freedom
The Public’s Right to Know: The AJF promotes press freedom worldwide and the right of journalists to report the news in freedom and safety. This includes scrutinising people in power, in government and in business.
When journalists are silenced, democracy and human rights suffer.
By protecting journalists, the AJF protects freedom of expression, a cornerstone of democracy and human rights.
The AJF works to ensure the free flow of news and fair and balanced commentary, through action and advocacy wherever journalists are censored, attacked, imprisoned, killed, kidnapped, threatened, or harassed.
About us
We’re the Alliance for
Journalists’ Freedom
The Public’s Right to Know: The AJF promotes press freedom worldwide and the right of journalists to report the news in freedom and safety. This includes scrutinising people in power, in government and in business.
When journalists are silenced, democracy and human rights suffer.
By protecting journalists, the AJF protects freedom of expression, a cornerstone of democracy and human rights.
The AJF works to ensure the free flow of news and fair and balanced commentary, through action and advocacy wherever journalists are censored, attacked, imprisoned, killed, kidnapped, threatened, or harassed.
The Numbers
Recent Incidents
48
Journalists killed in 2018
262
Journalists imprisoned in 2017
60
Journalists missing globally
Source: CPJ Data & Research (as of December 5th, 2018)
The Team
Who we are
Chris Flynn
Director
Partner at legal firm Gilbert + Tobin with substantial pro bono work defending human rights.
Louisa Graham
Director
Walkley Foundation Chief Executive, with a background in media and not-for-profit management.
Peter Greste
Spokesperson, Director
An award-winning journalist, author and academic. He was imprisoned in 2013/4 for 400 days while covering the unfolding political crisis in Egypt.
Peter Wilkinson
Chair
Former journalist with 30 years experience. Now a corporate affairs consultant.
With light, TRUST
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