Freedom of the Press

Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
Defends journalists' rights and supports the development of media freedom in Canada and throughout the world.
http://www.cjfe.org

Committee To Protect Journalists
Features international news alerts and resources from non-partisan international organization of journalists dedicated to protection of freedom of the press and expression.
http://www.cpj.org/

Fox-BGH Alleged Cover-up
In a successful lawsuit, journalists fired at FOX-owned WTVT Channel 13 in Tampa for refusing orders to hide the dangers of a big advertiser (Monsanto), won a substantial cash settlement.
http://www.foxbghsuit.com/

freedominfo.org
A one-stop portal that describes best practices, consolidates lessons learned, explains campaign strategies and tactics, and links the efforts of freedom-of-information advocates around the world.
http://www.freedominfo.org/

Index on Censorship
Provides subscription information for bi-monthly magazine promoting free speech. Also includes assortment of online articles.
http://www.indexonline.org/

International Freedom of Expression Exchange
Archive of alerts on press freedom violations, dating back to 1995. Covers over 120 countries.
http://www.ifex.org/en

International Press Institute (IPI)
IPI is a global organisation of editors, media executives and leading journalists dedicated to the protection of press freedom
http://www.freemedia.at

Internews - Information Access for Everyone
International NGO that fosters independent media and access to information worldwide. Internews works in the areas of environmental and health journalism, humanitarian media, women and gender issues, and Internet and communications technology.
http://www.internews.org/

Observer - Special Reports: Press Freedom Campaign
Ongoing collection of news, analysis and commentary about Press Freedom Day, censorship, threats to journalists and the situation in various countries.
http://observer.guardian.co.uk/freepress/0,8221,478363,00.html

2002 Press Freedom Index
Ranks countries by freedom of the press. Developed and published for the first time in 2002 by Reporters Without Borders.
http://photius.com/rankings/press_freedom_index.html

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal help to reporters and news organizations.
http://www.rcfp.org/

Society of Professional Journalists
Dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty. Seeks to maintain constant vigilance in protection of the First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and of the press
http://www.spj.org/

World Free Press Institute Online
Provides training programs and assistance to media organizations struggling to meet the challenges of a free press.
http://www.pressfreedom.org/

World Press Freedom Committee (WPFC)
WPFC is 37 organizations on five continents, defending the freedom of the press and assisting independent news media organizations around the world.
http://www.wpfc.org/