European Federation of Journalists
The European Federation of Journalists is a branch of the International Federation of Journalists. It is the largest organisation of journalists in Europe, representing about 320,000 journalists in 40 countries.[1] It is headquartered in Brussels.
History
The EFJ was created in 1994 within the framework of the IFJ Constitution to represent the interests of European journalists' unions/association and their journalists. It has established an independent legal status (number : 0503.985.472) as an international non-profit association (aisbl = association internationale sans but lucratif) since February 2013 according to the Belgian law .
Activities
It coordinates the activities of unions affiliated to the International Federation of Journalists in Europe with a focus on developing and promoting common interests in the fields of social, economic, cultural and media policy. Its aim is to protect and defend freedom of expression and information as well as journalists' human rights.[2] The EFJ describes itself as fighting "for social and professional rights of journalists working in all sectors of the media.[1]
The EFJ is recognized by the European Union, the Council of Europe and the European Trade Union Confederation as the representative voice of journalists in Europe.[1]
References
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