Dear Press Freedom Supporter,
With pivotal elections looming around the world—including in the United States—our ability to make informed choices hinges on whether journalists can bring us the news without fear of reprisal. With half the world heading to the polls this year, elections bring increased threats to those who hold power to account.
Journalists are under siege as they face intimidation, violence, and censorship. CPJ exists to counter those threats, to advocate on behalf of journalists, and to safeguard press freedom as the cornerstone of a just society.
With more than 200 journalists released early from behind bars last year, and 583 journalists from 59 countries who received crucial financial and non-financial assistance in the form of safety workshops, vital trauma support, or help with relocation in dire circumstances, our work has never been more important.
Ahead of World Press Freedom Day, can you help us again? Your support is a powerful show of solidarity that ensures journalists can continue to do their jobs safely and act as our first line of defense against rising authoritarianism.
Thank you for championing press freedom.
Sincerely,
John D. Weis
Director of Development and Outreach
P.S. I hope you’ll consider making a recurring monthly donation to provide ongoing support for journalists facing threats in connection with their work.
