The 2023 Tara Singh Hayer Memorial Award is presented to
@sabaeitizaz
,
@atRachelGilmore
and
@wickdchiq
on behalf of all women Canadian journalists fighting back against misogyny and their online abusers. (1/2)
EXCITING NEWS. The wonderful
@deAdder
is donating his prints. You can purchase one online for a limited time. It will be signed & sent to you & your donation supports our work to protect a free press & journalists whose livelihoods or lives are at risk!
Canadian Journalists for Free Expression condemns Canadian People’s Party leader Maxime Bernier's attempt to intimidate and punish journalists whose reporting he described as “disgusting smear jobs” by encouraging his Twitter followers to “play dirty” and write directly to them.
Canadian Journalists for Free Expression is pleased to announce its 2023 Gala: A Night to Honour Courageous Reporting guest hosts are CBC’s
@elamin88
and
@nilkoksalcbc
. (1/5)
The Canadian Journalists for Free Expression deplores the arrest and detention of photojournalist Amber Bracken
@photobracken
and documentarian Michael Toledano
“A democratic society demands free press, and any attack by authorities on journalists simply doing their jobs is an attack on democracy itself,” said Peter Jacobsen,
@CJFE
Board Member.
On May 30, 2020
@NBCnews
@alivelshi
and
@edouphoto
were shot by police with rubber bullets—for doing their job. They will be speaking with the CBC’s
@adriearsenault
at “Speaking Truth to Power” on Tuesday at 7 pm. Event is free. Register here:
Huge news for press freedom in Canada. CJFE intervened at the
#ONCA
to keep
@BMakuch
's sources protected. We will stand with him all the way to the Supreme Court.
#ProtectPressFreedom
The
@CJFE
Tara Singh Hayer Memorial Award recognizes Canadian Journalists who have made an important contribution to reinforcing the principle of freedom of the press in Canada or elsewhere and who have taken personal risks or suffered physical reprisals for their work. (2/2)
CJFE condemns the protester who attacked journalist Stan Behal for just doing his job, and calls for police to investigate further and bring this situation to justice.
Limited tickets still available for this live and in-person event with the indefatigable
@mariaressa
!!!
A Toronto exclusive.
Please join us as she talks about her incredible new book, "How to Stand up to a Dictator."
@HarperCollins
,
@BenMcNallyBooks
Nobel Laureate
@mariaressa
is joined by
@shephardm
to discuss her new book How to Stand Up to a Dictator on Monday, March 27. Featuring an introduction from
@caroloffcbc
.
We stand with free press organizations and journalists worldwide calling for the release of prominent Chinese journalist Dong YuYu, who is being held on "espionage" charges, punishable by a 10-year-sentence.
#JournalismIsNotACrime
.
At least 50 journalists have now been killed...
"It has been the most shocking and awful slaughter of journalists that I am aware of ever," said
@TimDawsn
, the deputy general secretary of the International Federation of Journalists (
@IFJGlobal
).
.
The Coalition for Women in Journalism (CFWIJ) Kathy Gannon Legacy Award is presented to
@ZahraYusufi
and
@joannachiu
for their courageous reporting and their devotion to community reflected in their work. (1/2)
Thankful for
@marcomendicino
's announcement today that Canada will become a world leader in protecting the rights of
#journalists
& other human rights defenders.
This dedicated refugee stream program is desperately needed by so many fleeing persecution.
A second IPFA award went to journalists Niloofar Hamedi & Elahe Mohammadi, detained for their reporting on
#MahsaAmini
's death. Mahsa was beaten and killed by Iran's "morality police" for improperly wearing her headscarf.
The Canadian Journalists for Free Expression expresses its serious concerns about reports of Tanzanian investigative journalist Erick Kabendera being forcefully removed from his home on the outskirts of Dar es Salaam capital by plainclothes security men on Monday July 29,
@elamin88
@nilkoksalcbc
The fundraising event comes at a time when a record number of journalists are imprisoned around the world.
@MargaretAtwood
, an honoured guest, and a sponsor of the event said: “Freedom of expression is a fundamental of democracy!” (2/5)
CJFE is proud to announce its highest accolade, an International Press Freedom Award, will be awarded to Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi, the two Iranian journalists who covered the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.
#mahsaami
̇ni̇ (1/4)
@AdrienneBatra
Also, "Great Firewall" of China blocks "big yellow duck" after photo replacing Tienanmen tanks with rubber ducks circulates.
#DuckCensorship
Congratulations to the first recipients of the
@CJFE
2023 International Press Freedom Award (IPFA), the Associated Press team of photojournalists
@mstyslav9
,
@EMaloletka
and producer
@VasilisaUKR
. (1/2)
Thank you to
@MargaretAtwood
, for presenting that award & Iranian-Canadian journalist
@ShahramRafizade
& his daughter, Sheila, for a beautiful speech accepting the award on behalf of Niloofar and Elahe.
As the United Nations'
@MelissaFleming
tweeted, "Media freedom is not a toy. A free press is the cornerstone of democratic societies and a key tool in the fight against harmful disinformation."
The Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) deplores the decision of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to unlawfully arrest and detain journalist and filmmaker Melissa Cox while she was wearing press credentials on the evening of February 24th 2020 at New Hazelton.
Jeremy Cohn was assaulted and unjustly arrested by PC Todoruck of
@HamiltonPolice
, and he deserves restitution.
@JeremyGlobalTV
was just doing his job as a reporter when his rights were violated. CJFE support his fight for accountability.
A heartfelt thank you from our team of indefatigable volunteers to all of you who came out for our 2023 CJFE Gala: A Night To Honour Courageous Reporting.
The money raised from our sold out crowd and incredible sponsors will go to good use helping journalists in distress.
On February 28 join the national day of action to tell the CRTC
#dontcensor
the web in Canada.
@OpenMediaOrg
has prepared fantastic social media resources to help get the word out.
We're partnering with
@supattackgames
to send 443 licenses for
#surveillance
puzzle thriller video game
@Orwell_Game
to Canadian Members of Parliament and Senators to help teach them about runaway spying and the very real need to amend Bill C-59.
3 years ago this week the
#CharlieHebdo
massacre and related attacks unfolded in Paris. Journalist and cartoonist Joe Sacco drew this poignant spread in response to the killings. His words have only increased in relevance as time passes.
SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday February 23, 7-8 pm.
Presented by
@cjfe
&
@pressfreedom
& hosted by CBC's
@adriearsenault
, a lineup of marquee journalists will discuss the most pressing issues media today.
More details soon.
Our event is free. Register here:
The
@CJFE
vehemently objects to Israel's bombing of a tower of media offices in
#Gaza
housing
@ap
@AlJazeera
+ others. Such actions gravely undermine press freedom and must be condemned Journalists in Gaza must be afforded the unfettered and safe access they need to do their jobs
CJFE has received very credible reports of the political advisor to National Chief Perry Bellegarde manhandling APTN correspondent Amber Bernard on two separate occasions when she was asking NC Bellegarde questions.
Our
@CJFE
Tara Singh Hayer award went to
@sabaeitizaz
&
@wickdchiq
(&
@atRachelGilmore
who couldn't make it) on behalf of all female journalists who are speaking out against online abuse ...
Online abuse is real-life abuse & must stop.
We want to pay tribute to all the brave journalists continuing to work under dire, and at times, life-threatening conditions.
The events this week in the U.S. during the attack on the Capitol were chilling.
The Canadian Journalists for Free Expression was part of a coalition of media partners that successfully took the RCMP to court to ensure journalists’ right to access to enforcement activities in the Fairy Creek injunction zone,...
Thank you so much for your generous donation
@MargaretAtwood
! Your support helps to protect journalists, safeguard our rights, and keep our voices free.
It's
#WorldPressFreedomDay
. There's never been a more important time for a free press.
Information is ammunition.
Please follow us here at
@CJFE
. And support
#journalism
.
Nobel Laureate Maria Ressa will be discussing her book "How to Stand Up to a Dictator" at an upcoming discussion, moderated by
@JournalismTMU
alum,
@shephardm
.
Register for the event here: