International Federation of Journalists - Definition and Overview

International Federation of Journalists, IFJ, is global union federation of journalists' trade unions. The organization aims to protect and strengthen the rights and freedoms of journalists. It is also dedicated to working for solidarity, social justice, labor rights, globalization, democracy, human rights, and fighting poverty and corruption. The IFJ claims that they do "not subscribe to any given political viewpoint" but also states that "The IFJ is the organisation that speaks for journalists within /.../ the international trade union movement." [1] (http://www.ifj.org/default.asp?Issue=IFJ&Language=EN)

Full membership is open to journalists' trade unions only. Other national organisations of journalists that are devoted to media freedom may be admitted as associate members.

First founded in 1926, then relaunched in 1946 and again, in its present form, in 1952. The main office is located in Brussels, Belgium.

It is organizing the European The Labour Rights Expert Group.

External link

• International Federation of Journalists (http://www.ifj.org/)