International Federation of Journalists Asia-Pacific Information

The International Federation of Journalists Asia-Pacific works with national journalists’ unions and associations to improve the working conditions of journalists and the quality of journalism through training programs and advocacy campaigns in defense of media-related rights. IFJ Asia-Pacific runs international campaigns on journalists’ safety, press freedom, public service values, editorial independence, ethics, gender equality, children’s rights, tolerance and decent working conditions. Where we work: Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China/Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor L’este, Taiwan. When we act: IFJ Asia-Pacific initiates actions at the request of affiliates, associates and partners in the Asia-Pacific region. This work ranges from emergency missions to draw international attention to immediate crises (as occurred during Nepal’s royal coup in 2005 and Pakistan’s state of emergency in 2007) to long-term training, campaigning and institutional support.