Journalists in Gambia have launched a self-regulatory body they hope will offer legitimacy, and far more freedom, to media emerging from a dictatorship that ruled the tiny West African nation for more than two decades. During the 22 years of former President Yahya Jammeh’s rule, journalists were regularly abducted, tortured and killed. The new government has vowed new freedoms after…
This week the Committee to Protect Journalists released a report that revealed that 53 journalists have died as a result of dangerous work this year. This is the rise from the 2017 figures, which totalled 47 journalist deaths related to their work. The report found that the deadliest country for journalists this year has been Afghanistan. Thirteen journalists were killed,…
Time Magazine has named a collective of journalists their 'Person of the Year' for 2019. Honourees include murdered journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, imprisoned Reuters journalists U Wa Lone and U Kyaw Soe Oo, Maria Ressa founder of news-startup, Rappler in the Philippines and the staff of the Capital Gazette newspapers in Maryland. The magazine heralds these journalists as guardians of the truth and goes on…
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 optimising media freedom.
When journalists are silenced, democracy and human rights suffer. We will campaign in the Asia Pacific region, 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
54
Journalists killed in 2018
251
Journalists imprisoned in 2018
61
Journalists missing globally
Source: CPJ Data & Research (as of December 5th, 2018)
The Team
Who we are
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.
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