NPC added to Washington Post Press Freedom Partnership
The National Press Club is one of two organizations added this year to the Washington Post Press Freedom Partnership, an ongoing initiative highlighting organizations that are working vigilantly to promote press freedom and raise awareness of the rights of journalists worldwide. In addition to providing recognition, the Press Freedom Partnership has provided support — including advertising — for the organizations' campaigns and messages.
"The National Press Club has earned a reputation for spirited and effective campaigns in support of journalists detained or in trouble," said Bill McCarren, NPC executive director. He pointed to the Club's campaigns for Jason Rezaian, Emilio Gutierrez Soto and Austin Tice as especially significant. The Club's Press Freedom Team routinely issues timely and important statements on press freedom and freedom of information issues as well.