Rappler CEO and executive editor, Maria Ressa, has been arrested again, this time for an alleged breach of the Anti-Dummy Law, which seeks to prevent interference of foreign investors within media entities in the Philippines. Rappler stands by its assertion of independence in this regard. Ressa is expected to post bail shortly, for the second time in 2019. For further…
The BBC recently announced plans to launch a new organisation to fund local journalism in Britain. Here are some facts about it: The new not-for-profit, set up in conjunction with Google and Facebook, is to be called the Local Democracy Foundation with a remit to report on council meetings, crime, and other local news. Google and Facebook's financial backing of the…
The Committee to Protect Journalists marks International Women's Day by highlighting the cases of female journalists jailed around the world for doing their jobs. Here are a few of the facts: According to CPJ's recent census, 32 of the 251 journalists currently in jail are women In the Asia-Pacific region, 6 women are imprisoned in China and 2 in Vietnam…
About us
We’re the Alliance for
Journalists’ Freedom
The Public’s Right to Know: The AJF promotes media freedom worldwide and the right of journalists to report the news in freedom and safety. This includes working with governments to ensure legislation supports media freedom.
When journalists are silenced, democracy and human rights suffer. We will campaign in the Asia Pacific region, wherever journalists are censored, threatened, imprisoned or killed.
About us
We’re the Alliance for
Journalists’ Freedom
The Public’s Right to Know: The AJF promotes media freedom worldwide and the right of journalists to report the news in freedom and safety. This includes working with governments to ensure legislation supports media freedom.
When journalists are silenced, democracy and human rights suffer. We will campaign in the Asia Pacific region, wherever journalists are censored, threatened, imprisoned or killed.
The Numbers
Recent Incidents
57
Journalists killed in 2018 - 2019
251
Journalists imprisoned in 2018
60
Journalists missing globally
Source: CPJ Data & Research (as of February 1st 2019)
Who We Are
The Board
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.
Chris Flynn
Director
Partner at legal firm Gilbert + Tobin with substantial pro bono work defending human rights.
Peter Wilkinson
Chair
Former journalist with 30 years experience. Now a corporate affairs consultant.
Louisa Graham
Director
Walkley Foundation Chief Executive, with a background in media and not-for-profit management.
Colin Tate
Director
Conexus Financial Chief Executive with extensive experience on the boards of not-for-profits.
Olivia Pirie-Griffiths
Executive Director
Experience in campaigns, fundraising and creative strategy.
Advisory Board
The Hon Bob Carr
Started his career as a journalist, became the longest continuously serving Premier in New South Wales (1995-2005), and went on to become Foreign Minister of Australia (2012-2013).
Pauline Wright
Executive Director (Treasurer) of the Law Council of Australia, Past President of the Law Society of NSW, and President of NSW Council for Civil Liberties.
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