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International Federation of Journalists

Global union federation of journalists' trade unions

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Jan 11, 2026
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Can a journalist encourage illegal activity

A journalist cannot rely on the First Amendment as a blanket shield for encouraging or participating in illegal activity; legal precedent and professional ethics draw lines between reporting wrongdoin...

Jan 26, 2026
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In which country Highest number of journalists killed

In short timeframes covering 2023–2025, (notably ) — and by extension actions by i forces — accounted for the single highest number of journalists killed, according to multiple press‑freedom monitors ...

Dec 5, 2025

Are there recent high-profile cases of foreign journalists or tech workers detained or expelled from Russia?

Yes. Reporting shows multiple high‑profile cases in recent years: US Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was tried and sentenced on espionage charges in Russia (cited by UN experts) and doze...

Nov 25, 2025

When is a public figure's sexual orientation considered newsworthy under journalism ethics?

Newsworthiness of a public figure’s sexual orientation is judged against core newsroom ethics: relevance to the story, potential for harm or discrimination, and respect for privacy and diversity guida...

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