Freedom of the Press (Human Rights and Liberties)

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Freedom of the Press Sites:

Observer - Special Reports: Press Freedom Campaign 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. (Freedom of the Press) http://observer.guardian.co.uk/freepress/0,8221,478363,00.html Studying the Media Studying the Media: Noam Chomsky provides an analysis of self-imposed, often unconscious, media censorship in the United States. (Freedom of the Press) http://www.zmag.org/chomsky/articles/z9710-mainstream-media.html World Press Freedom Committee (WPFC) World Press Freedom Committee (WPFC): WPFC is 37 organizations on five continents, defending the freedom of the press and assisting independent news media organizations around the world. (Freedom of the Press) http://www.wpfc.org/ The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press: Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal help to reporters and news organizations. (Freedom of the Press) http://www.rcfp.org/ Committee To Protect Journalists 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. (Freedom of the Press) http://www.cpj.org/ Journalists' Trade Union (JuHI) Journalists' Trade Union (JuHI): Based in Azerbaijan, this organization offers links to current events concerning freedom of press and expression, journalism, mass media, trade union and labor rights. (Freedom of the Press) http://www.juhiaz.org The Case of Rafael Marques 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. (Freedom of the Press) http://www.soros.org/whats_new/rafael/index.html freedominfo.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. (Freedom of the Press) http://www.freedominfo.org/ World Free Press Institute Online World Free Press Institute Online: Provides training programs and assistance to media organizations struggling to meet the challenges of a free press. (Freedom of the Press) http://www.pressfreedom.org/ Centre for Media Freedom Middle East and North Africa 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. (Freedom of the Press) http://www.cmfmena.org/ International Press Institute (IPI) International Press Institute (IPI): IPI is a global organisation of editors, media executives and leading journalists dedicated to the protection of press freedom (Freedom of the Press) http://www.freemedia.at 2002 Press Freedom Index 2002 Press Freedom Index: Ranks countries by freedom of the press. Developed and published for the first time in 2002 by Reporters Without Borders. (Freedom of the Press) http://photius.com/rankings/press_freedom_index.html Fox-BGH Alleged Cover-up Fox-BGH Alleged Cover-up: In a successful lawsuit, journalists fired at FOX-owned WTVT Channel 13 in Tampa for refusing orders to hide the dangers of a big advertiser (Monsanto), won a substantial cash settlement. (Freedom of the Press) http://www.foxBGHsuit.com/ Index on Censorship Index on Censorship: Provides subscription information for bi-monthly magazine promoting free speech. Also includes assortment of online articles. (Freedom of the Press) http://www.indexonline.org/ Cascfen Cascfen: News about freedom of the press from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan (Freedom of the Press) http://www.cascfen.org Society of Professional Journalists 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 (Freedom of the Press) http://www.spj.org/ Reporters Without Frontiers 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. (Freedom of the Press) http://www.rsf.fr/content.php3