Event Brief
IFJ steering committee urges action on media freedom
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 4:10 AM ET
Summary: The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) steering committee met from 17–18 September to assess attacks on media freedom, violations of journalists’ labour rights, and rising economic pressures on journalists and news media organisations. Members examined conditions in specific countries and regions and stressed the need for concrete action to defend journalists’ rights and safeguard journalism.
WHO: International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) steering committee
WHAT: IFJ steering committee assessed threats to media freedom and journalists’ labour rights and called for concrete action to defend journalists and safeguard journalism.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026
WHERE: Africa
WHY: The committee assessed attacks on media freedom, violations of journalists’ labour rights, and growing economic pressures affecting journalists and news media organisations.
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