IFJ

The IFJ is the global voice of journalists and represents 600,000 journalists (in 190 affiliates) in 146 countries.
IFJ General Secretary : @abellanger49

[IFJ @IFJGlobal]

⚡️ A new #IFJ report 'Hacked Silence: Journalists and surveillance' has been launched today!

Surveillance puts journalists, their sources and the public’s right to know at risk. The study examines legal and regulatory gaps across 10 countries and international frameworks.

[IFJ @IFJGlobal]

#Journalism 📰: Toxic newsroom culture takes a toll on journalists. How do you navigate a harmful work environment and recognise when it’s time to leave? @Poynter offers advice on setting boundaries, dealing with toxic behaviour and when to move on. https://t.co/9JHVR4ffAg

[IFJ @IFJGlobal]

#SaveTheDate 📢 Peut-on encore informer librement? Désinformation, censure, menaces, arrestations : quel prix pour le métier de journaliste ?
🎙️ Avec Lailuma Sadid, Ahmed Gamal Ziada et Sabine Panet (Axelle magazine).
➡️ Inscription: https://t.co/ig1UqBhXlb

[IFJ @IFJGlobal]

#Norway 🇳🇴: Norwegian media companies are taking @Meta to court over new terms that could allow it to scrape journalistic content from their websites. This raises concerns over media ownership, journalists’ rights and the use of journalism in AI products. https://t.co/xXHbks5G0w

[IFJ @IFJGlobal]

#Colombia🇨🇴: #IFJ General Secretary @abellanger49 met with journalists and media workers in Tunja, Boyacá, to discuss the specific challenges faced by media professionals in the country. #UnionStrong

@FIP_AL @FECOLPER

[FIP - América Latina y El Caribe @FIP_AL]

#Colombia🇨🇴: el secretario general de FIP, @abellanger49, participó este lunes en un almuerzo de trabajo con colegas periodistas de Tunja, departamento de Boyacá.

[IFJ @IFJGlobal]

#EU 🇪🇺: The @EU_Commission must improve journalists’ access to documents.
📢 On 28 October, the #IFJ and a coalition of media outlets, journalist associations and press freedom organisations urged @vonderleyen to commit to better access to EU documents.
https://t.co/bQS9JdkM5c

[MinTrabajo @MintrabajoCol]

¡El diálogo social con todos los sectores es fundamental para construir la Patria Milagro! 🇨🇴
La ministra del Trabajo, @nlopezfuentes, se reúne con @abellanger49, secretario general de la @IFJGlobal, y @adrianahurtado, directora ejecutiva de @FECOLPER 🧵

[IFJ @IFJGlobal]

#Egypt🇪🇬: Court ordered to shut down investigative outlet @MadaMasr and sentenced @Linaattalah to a fine of 3 million EP for operating an unlicensed website. We condemn this abusive sentence and call on Egyptian authorities to drop all charges against her. https://t.co/P3f5tXNGvM

[FIP - América Latina y El Caribe @FIP_AL]

📢 ¡FIRMA LA PETICIÓN!

#Egipto🇪🇬: Seis periodistas que trabajan para @matsda2sh fueron detenidos por las fuerzas de seguridad entre el 28 y el 30/9. Firma la petición para exigir al gobierno que libere a todos los periodistas encarcelados injustamente.

https://t.co/vKd3TpwBGc

[IFJ @IFJGlobal]

#Colombia🇨🇴: Our General Secretary @abellanger49 is in Colombia as part of a solidarity mission organised by the Council of Global Unions. He was welcomed by our affiliate, @FECOLPER, and gave interviews on @Boyaca95_6FM and @CaracolRadio.

[FIP - América Latina y El Caribe @FIP_AL]

#Colombia🇨🇴: el secretario general de la FIP, @abellanger49, se encuentra en el país en el marco de la Misión Sindical Internacional de Solidaridad. Fue recibido por @FECOLPER y este lunes brindó entrevistas en @Boyaca95_6FM y @CaracolRadio.

[IFJ @IFJGlobal]

#Sudan 🇸🇩: Rasha Hassan, a Sudanese journalist, has been detained for sharing a report online.
The IFJ calls on the authorities to respect press freedom and ensure journalists can report and share information without fear of detention or reprisals.
https://t.co/mj9D4O0aFd

[FIP - América Latina y El Caribe @FIP_AL]

#Colombia🇨🇴: el 29 y 30 de cotubre, líderes sindicales de todo el mundo se darán cita para acompañar al sindicalismo colombiano en el terreno. Anthony Bellanger, secretario general de la FIP, representará a lxs trabajadorxs de prensa en esta misión de solidaridad internacional ✊🏼

[Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) @FAJafrica]

Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI), decent working conditions and media freedom are essential for quality journalism in #Africa.

Over the weekend, @FAJafrica brought journalist leaders together in Addis Ababa to discuss how to tackle disinformation and misinformation, improve journalists’ working conditions and make sure AI supports journalists and their work across the continent.

Our sincere thanks to UNESCO for its support through the Multi-Donor Programme (MDP), as well as to the EU and ILO for their invaluable financial support.

[IFJ @IFJGlobal]

#CzechRepublic 🇨🇿: Thousands protested in Prague against the government's plans to reduce funding for public media, raising concerns about political interference.
Public service media are essential to democracy.
We stand in full solidarity!
https://t.co/rSi31FeW21

[IFJ @IFJGlobal]

#Serbia 🇷🇸: Journalists covering the 25 October elections faced violence, obstruction and reporting restrictions. We join @efjeurope in calling on the authorities to protect journalists and ensure that they can report freely and safely.
https://t.co/RjALEwvAY9

[Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) @FAJafrica]

Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) and decent working conditions for journalists go hand in hand.

On 24-25 October 2026, the Federation of African Journalists (@FAJafrica) brought journalist leaders from across Africa together in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to discuss the responsible use of AI, how to tackle disinformation and ways to advance decent work for journalists.

With the support of its cooperating partners, @UnescoEast, the International Labour Organization (@ILO) and the European Union (EU), and with the direct engagement of the African Union Commission (AUC), @FAJafrica concluded the dialogue with the adoption of an action plan to advance decent work, quality journalism and responsible AI across Africa.

[IFJ @IFJGlobal]

#Türkiye🇹🇷: On 24 October, journalists and journalism organisations took to the streets to protest against the criminalisation of journalism and to defend the public's right to know. The rally marked the first anniversary of the appointment of a trustee to TELE 1. Solidarity ✊🏿

[NUSOJ | National Union of Somali Journalists @NUSOJofficial]

A free and professional media depends on journalists being able to work safely and report without discrimination or intimidation.

@NUSOJofficial is currently building the capacity of journalists from Puntland and Galmudug through training in Galkayo on ethical reporting, gender equality and digital safety, in a bid to promote a fair and equitable working environment where female and male journalists can work in conducive conditions.

Supported by @UNDPSomalia within the Bilan Project, funded by the European Union (EU) @EU_in_Somalia

[IFJ @IFJGlobal]

#USA 🇺🇸: Delays in accessing public records are wearing journalists down. In @Poynter, a journalist shares their experience and explores how FOIA delays affect investigative reporting and accountability.
https://t.co/SCG9FUecAR

[IFJ @IFJGlobal]

📣 #IFJ in the news is out!
Thank you for your trust! ✊🏽
#UnionStrong #StrongerTogether #PressFreedom
https://t.co/7NQV8dghXv