CPJ joins launch of Global Network Initiative
New York, October 28, 2008–After two years of intense negotiations, a diverse coalition of Internet companies, academics, socially responsible investors, and human rights groups, including the Committee to Protect Journalists, is launching the Global Network Initiative, an important first step in establishing guidelines for the communications and information industries to protect freedom of expression and…
CPJ joins initiative to protect online freedoms
Today a group of Web companies, human rights organizations, academics, and investors seeded the ground for what they hope will be greater protection for online users in Internet-restricting countries. Whether the Global Network Initiative grows into an effective shield for online journalists and bloggers will depend on the implementation of the voluntary principles that lie…
Chandrasekaran, Sawyer, and Williams join CPJ board
New York, November 5, 2007–CPJ is pleased to welcome three leading journalists to its board of directors: Rajiv Chandrasekaran of The Washington Post, Diane Sawyer of ABC News, and Brian Williams of NBC News. “We are delighted to welcome these three exceptional journalists to our board of directors,” said CPJ Board Chair Paul E. Steiger.…
CPJ delegation meets with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon
New York, April 27, 2007—Meeting today with a delegation from the Committee to Protect Journalists, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voiced his admiration and pledged his support for journalists working in dangerous situations around the world. “Tell them we will be behind them,” the secretary-general said. “I have big admiration and respect for their courage.” Ban…
CPJ board elects Joel Simon new executive director
New York, June 20, 2006–Members of the board of the press freedom advocacy organization the Committee to Protect Journalists elected Joel Simon executive director today. CPJ Chairman Paul Steiger said Simon will bring “energy, intelligence and experience to CPJ and journalists around the world at this critical time for press freedom.” Simon worked as a…
CPJ releases Spanish version of security guide
Lima, Peru, July 11, 2005—The Committee to Protect Journalists today released a Spanish-language version of its journalist security handbook, “On Assignment: A Guide to Reporting in Dangerous Situations.” Frank Smyth, CPJ’s journalist security coordinator and author of the handbook, officially launched the new edition at a press conference here.
CPJ releases Arabic version of security guide
Doha, Qatar, May 23, 2005—The Committee to Protect Journalists today released an Arabic language version of its journalist security handbook, “On Assignment: A Guide to Reporting in Dangerous Situations.” Frank Smyth, CPJ’s journalist security coordinator and author of the handbook, officially launched the new edition at a press conference here. The new edition updates the…
Wall Street Journal’s Steiger elected CPJ chairman
New York, March 11, 2005—Paul Steiger, managing editor of The Wall Street Journal and a vice president of Dow Jones & Co., has been elected chairman of the Committee to Protect Journalists. He will succeed CPJ’s current chairman, David Laventhol, at the next meeting of the board of directors on July 12. Steiger will take…
DEATH TOLL FOR JOURNALISTS HIGHEST IN DECADE
New York, December 10, 2004—The ongoing violence in Iraq and a rash of killings in the Philippines have made 2004 the deadliest year for journalists in a decade. According to research compiled by the Committee to Protect Journalists, 54 journalists have been killed in the line of duty so far this year, surpassing the toll…
Stewards of a tradition’LA Times Editor Carroll reminds journalists of heroes and values
New York, November 24, 2004—The gap widens each year between contemporary journalists who work in multi-faceted news corporations and the journalistic “heroes” of the past, Los Angeles Times Editor John Carroll told a crowd of 850 who gathered at the Waldorf-Astoria Tuesday to honor reporters and editors who risked everything to report the news.