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CPJ Insider: November edition
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CPJ prepares to host its 2021 awards ceremony
In just a few weeks, CPJ will host its 2021 International Press Freedom Awards ceremony, our annual celebration of journalists who put their lives on the line to bring us the news. Tune in to ipfa.cpj.org at 8 p.m. on November 18 to check out the show! Learn more »
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 Journalists honored with the Nobel Peace Prize
CPJ was thrilled to learn in October that Rappler’s Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov of Novaya Gazeta were awarded the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize. The Nobel Committee lauded their “courageous fight for freedom of expression in the Philippines and Russia” and touted the necessity of freedom of expression as a precondition for lasting peace. Learn more »
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 Colombia held responsible for attack on Bedoya
In October, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that Colombia was responsible for the 2000 abduction, rape, and torture of journalist Jineth Bedoya Lima and ordered the government to investigate and punish the attackers. Learn more »
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Must-reads
A feature by CPJ Europe Correspondent Attila Mong examines how journalists covering protests against COVID-19 safety measures are being called “terrorists,” “murderers,” and even “pedophiles.” “It is becoming unbearable,” one journalist said.
CPJ’s China correspondent describes how China’s pledges for press freedom around the Olympics in 2008 were worthless and, for the upcoming Winter Olympics in February, are simply absent.
CPJ Central America Correspondent Dánae Vílchez examines the deteriorating environment for press freedom ahead of the presidential elections in Nicaragua and outlines eight threats to watch as the country goes to the polls.
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CPJ now accepts cryptocurrency
We are excited to announce that we are working with The Giving Block to accept cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and more. Click here to find out more!
There are additional tax benefits when giving CPJ a highly appreciated asset. If you have any questions, please contact the Development department by email at [email protected] or by phone at 212-300-9025.
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CPJ in the news
“Nobel prize underscores risks to journalists and democracy," News Decoder
“Unsolved murders: Yet again, India is among 12 countries where killers of journalists can get away,” Newslaundry
“How this ship puts reporters in danger, and what Congress can do about it,” Columbia Journalism Review
“Media fight for justice, better protection in Malta,” VOA
“Violent abductions target Sudanese civilians in aftermath of coup,” The Guardian
“Student journalists say online harassment is a major issue,” Teen Vogue
“A Missouri newspaper told the state about a security risk. Now it faces prosecution,” Wisconsin Public Radio
“I was perceived security risk for taking #EndSARS protest pictures,” The Guardian Nigeria
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