Press Freedom
National Press Club Statement On Israel’s Actions Against Associated Press
May 21, 2024
WASHINGTON, May 21 — Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, President of the National Press Club on the move by Israel to shut down the Associated Press live feed into Gaza and to seize the AP’s equipment. “We were bitterly disappointed to read that Israel has overreached its already…
Read MoreNational Press Club encourages members to sign open letter to keep Latin America's top investigative journalist free
May 20, 2024
The National Press Club and its Press Freedom Team is working to keep one of Latin America’s top investigative reporters, Gustavo Gorriti, out of prison and requests club members' help by signing an open letter supporting Gorriti and his colleagues at IDL-Reporteros. The letter can be found here.…
Read MoreWebinars this week explore coverage of Gaza conflict
May 20, 2024
The National Press Club’s Freedom of the Press Team this week plans to convene two online panel discussions to hear from Palestinian, Israeli and American journalists, and experts about coverage decisions, reporting realities, and the impact of hostile reactions from governments and the public.…
Read MoreUpdate-1: Defending press freedom in South Asia
May 12, 2024
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is an international non-profit and non-governmental organization focused on safeguarding the right to freedom of information. Headquartered in Paris, France, RSF "defends the right of every human being to have access to free and reliable information." As of April…
Read MoreNational Press Club statement on Israeli cabinet voting to ban and block Al Jazeera
May 5, 2024
WASHINGTON, May 5 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the Sunday decision by the Israeli cabinet to immediately ban Al Jazeera's operations in Israel, seize the…
Read MoreRFE/RL Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva Honored with President’s Award from the National Press Club
May 3, 2024
Radio Free Europe editor Alsu Kurmasheva has been detained since October 2023 in Russia. Photo: Pangea Graphics (RFE/RL) WASHINGTON, May 3 – The following is a statement by National Press Club President Emily Wilkins on the 2024 recipient of the President’s Award to be presented at the National…
Read MoreChina Again Delays Verdict In Case of Journalist Yuyu Dong
May 3, 2024
WASHINGTON, May 3 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the decision by China to delay the verdict in the case of journalist Yuyu Dong. “We understand from sources that China…
Read MorePress Club leaders express alarm at backslide in domestic press freedoms amid new report
May 3, 2024
WASHINGTON, May 3, 2024 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the new ranking of the United States in the 2024 World Press Freedom Index. “We are deeply alarmed by the…
Read MoreToday: World Press Freedom Day Events at National Press Club
April 22, 2024
News Advisory: Below are National Press Club World Press Freedom Day events that take place on May 3. World Press Freedom Day has always been important to the mission and purpose of the Club. In 2011 – the only year where WPFD took place in the United States – it was held at the National Press Club…
Read MoreNational Press Club Statement on Terry Anderson
April 21, 2024
WASHINGTON, April 17 – Following is a statement from Emily Wilkins, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the death of former Associated Press correspondent Terry Anderson. “We were saddened to learn of the death today of…
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