Global: Journalist safety campaign wins top award The leaders of the US labor movement have voted to award a flagship human rights award for 2006 to the International Federation of Journalists (IJF) in recognition of the global trade union body's work in defense of media workers around the world. • IFJ International News Safety Fund • International News Safety Institute
The International Federation of Journalists Safety Fund was established in January 1992 and has become internationally recognized as an important and crucial source of support for journalists under threat. It is the only international assistance fund for journalists established by journalists.
The Safety Fund is an integral part of the IFJ Safety Program which includes casework, protests, campaigns, provision of information and production of various publications. As the Safety Fund provides immediate financial relief to a particular journalist, the Safety Program strives all year round to highlight an
The Safety Fund is an integral part of the IFJ Safety Program which includes casework, protests, campaigns, provision of information and production of various publications. As the Safety Fund provides immediate financial relief to a particular journalist, the Safety Program strives all year round to highlight an