XXIII WORLD CONGRESS OF JOURNALISTS JOURNALISM 2000: NEW PERSPECTIVES, GLOBAL MEDIA SOCIAL JUSTICE AND THE FIGHT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ( 1998) JOURNALISM 2000: NEW PERSPECTIVES 1 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS GENERAL SECRETARY'S REPORT Report of the General Secretary Contents ( 1938) PART ONE: General IFJ Affairs Finance Report Human Rights Report Appendices: 1. Executive Committee Attendance 2. List of Activities 1995-1998 3. Membership 1995-1998 4. Applications for IFJ Members 5. IOJ Policy Statement Part One 6. Declaration: UNESCO Meeting, Pluralism in the Arab World, Sana'a 7. Declaration: UNESCO Meeting on Pluralism in Europe, Sofia PART TWO: Report of Regional Activities 1. Europe 2. 3. 4. 5. Latin America Media For Democracy Programme 1995-1998 Algeria Centre Co- ordinating Centre, Ljubljana PART THREE: Discussion Papers 1. Ethics and Human Rights ON OF JOURNALISTS Appendices: IFJ/ EBU/ ENPA Final Declaration on Racism and Media GEN De Declaration of Bilbao Conference, Prime Time for Tolerance 2. Globalisation IFJ 3. Convergence RS Appendix Montreal Seminar Declaration ar S * Suftung Z 7736 qucg Friedrich sauce bhow dA A лосал estris Lamiya to XXIII WORLD CONGRESS OF JOURNALISTS JOURNALISM 2000: NEW PERSPECTIVES, GLOBAL MEDIA SOCIAL JUSTICE AND THE FIGHT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS INTRODUCTION Journ an the prov ma 100 advocate 3. This Re beadqua Three Globalis 4. The Re one [ 1998] ortant social Part One ge which have INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS the Rights, and our of GENERAL IFJ AFFAIRS and the stons Bat journalists and to media trad spect of our 2 7736 атацияOL TO HОІТАЯЗОВА ЦАЙОТАИЯЭТИ ТАЯНИЯЮ СЯТАЯНА СЯІ INTRODUCTION Report of the General Secretary 1. Journalists and their trade unions form part of one of the most important social movements underpinning democracy. Freedom of association, freedom of expression and the struggle for social justice are at the core of all human rights because they provide the means by which all other rights are protected. They are at the heart of the mandate of the IFJ which today represents more than 450,000 men and women in almost 100 countries. We are the largest single international movement of journalists advocating press freedom and defence of human rights. 2. The 1998 Congress of the IFJ- Journalism 2000: New Perspectives- is of historic importance for trade unionism and the defence of independent journalism as we try to define what policies and strategies are needed to meet a global whirlwind of change in our industry. International solidarity in the 21st century will have to be more than rhetoric. Barriers to communication and joint action between unions will have to be swept away. We must develop new campaigning, research and organisational methods to give a fresh dimension to solidarity in order to equip ourselves to influence the emerging international economic and social order in media. DOTO AT C 3. This Report is divided into three parts: Part One deals with the general work of the headquarters and Executive Committee; Part Two covers IFJ regional activities; Part Three includes three discussion documents covering Ethics and Human Rights, Globalisation and Journalism and Convergence. 4. The Report outlines in some detail the activities of the IFJ since Santander and our efforts to confront this challenging world landscape of journalism. Some changes since our last Congress have been for the better. We have welcomed the process of continuing political change which have led to the lifting of many restrictions on journalists and media. But there has also been a disturbing deterioration in many areas. The promise of greater democracy and professional freedom in the aftermath of the cold war has not been realised. 5. One of the IFJ's most important tasks is to defend journalists' rights whenever and wherever they come under attack. Those attacks have become more frequent and their geographical spread has increased. Dictatorships and authoritarian governments continue to be the worst violators of the rights of journalists and their unions. But countries with a democratic tradition also regularly breach them. The IFJ Annual Report for of journalists killed or missing for 1997 recorded another poor year freedom press with the continued murder and brutalization of working journalists. The detail of attacks over the past three years, as set out in the Human Rights Report, speak vividly and clearly for themselves. 6. Moral and material support to journalists in need, to independent organisations of journalists and to media trade unionists has continued to be an important aspect of our work, particularly in Algeria, Indonesia, the countries of Latin America, Croatia, Bosnia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. The importance of the IFJ Safety Fund has been enhanced during the Congress period and it now stands as a powerful and effective instrument for practical solidarity with journalists in need throughout the world. 7. The efforts by journalists to establish professional standards in the face of overwhelming problems of political and financial corruption, governmental interference and state control have been greatly assisted by the IFJ's universal programme of work Media For Democracy which provides professional assistance for journalists in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and the countries of Eastern and Central Europe. This programme, which was established first in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe in 1993 and later in Africa has created a rich resource of information and experience which is invaluable for journalists. onojaid 254 JOC 8. The expansion of IFJ activities in the regions has continued to provide opportunities for practical training programmes and enhanced solidarity actions. We have organised numerous seminars, meetings and events covering trade union development, rights of freelance and women journalists, questions flowing from technological changes in the broadcasting and electronic media including the introduction of the information society and professional issues such as access to information and editorial independence. 9. The European Federation of Journalists and the Latin American Group GAL- FIP have been strengthened and an Asia- Pacific IFJ group is still being formed. Regional offices in Brussels, Caracas, and project co- ordinators in Algeria, Kenya, Senegal, Australia, and Slovenia and some ten project officers at IFJ member unions in Russia, Mongolia and countries of Central and Eastern Europe have formed the backbone of IFJ activities in the past three years. uo bns to 10. One question at the heart of the process of globalisation and protection of journalists' conditions of work is the campaign to defend authors' rights. Changes in international law regarding the use of information in new electronic services provides an unprecedented opportunity for solidarity in defence of authors' rights and the IFJ Authors' Rights Expert Group has developed a vigorous programme for IFJ unions. A new handbook will be distributed at the Congress. boeil 06100m 11. The ethical challenges which confront journalists in many fields are now a major concern of the IFJ. Increasing regional tension and community violence in Europe, Africa and Asia led the IFJ to establish an International Media Working Group Against Racism and Xenophobia and we have acted to strengthen the role of journalism in dealing with other issues of concern to society. A note on the strategic approach taken by the Executive Committee in raising awareness and reinforcing ethical values, is set out in the paper on Ethics. muot п to odt nu bns bos ylbiviv leaga noqs etdigism 12. The IFJ has taken steps to strengthen relations with other media workers to confront common problems on a broad front. The strengthening of the International Committee of Entertainment and Media Unions and the need for new approaches in this area as noted in the paper on Convergence policy is one of the most pressing questions facing unions 2 in all areas. To help meet our trade union objectives we have reactivated work with the ILO to ensure that working conditions of journalists are considered within the agency's programme. 13. Indeed, IFJ work with agencies of the United Nations system continues to expand. We now have activities in place with the ILO, UNESCO, UNICEF, The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, the UNDP, the UN Centre for Human Rights as well as continuing consultative status with the UN itself in New York and the Economic and Social Council. Our aim is to make sure that the world- wide crisis facing journalists is understood and to demand solidarity in defence of freedom of expression. Above all, we challenge complacency among political leaders who put democracy at risk by promotion of the global economy and the agenda of the neo- liberal private sector. нея 14. The Executive Committee believes the revised Constitution, the programme of proposals before Congress and our experience of recent years put the IFJ in a strong position to confront the difficulties ahead. But we still have to strengthen our existing structure, to secure our financial base and to create new ways of working which are open and more efficient. Congress provides the workbench for forging these instruments of change. BRUSSELS, FEBRUARY 17TH 1998 1997 in M 1. MEETINGS Executive Committee: 20 daildug 10 Santander May 5 1995 C Hong Kong November 18-19 1995 Montreal May 25-26 1996 Thres Ljubljana November 22-24 1996 Brussels May 9-11 1997 Brussels qu October 24-25 1997 Recife May 3 1998 Administrative Committee: resional des 2 Brussels September 1 1995 220 Brussels March 18 1996 211 Ljubljana September 25 1996 lsionsnil gnin Geneva January 26 001997 encoura Brussels September 15 1997 Brussels March 13 1998 T Executive Committee Attendance: See attached list( in Part One, Appendix 1). Also attached is a detailed record of the major meetings and activities which have 3 involved the IFJ Headquarters and staff during the past three years( in Part One, Appendix 2). enhanced during the 2. instr MEMBERSHIP W basqxs of 250 msjava eva an bes to 29 diw how I bsobnl.EI 7TH The membership figures reported by member unions for 1996 and 1997 are given in the list attached to this report( in Part One, Appendix 3). In October 1997 the Executive Committee launched a census of IFJ unions to prepare a report on the membership profile of the IFJ. By the middle of February 1998 21 unions had responded. A reminder was sent to all unions and a report will be prepared for WE Congress participants. 3. later in inva APPLICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP elszoqonq to sm nq sdt, noitutitano beaiven ed esveiled 8TAL Applications for Full and Associate membership and questions of disaffiliation are dealt with by the Executive Committee. The decisions of the Executive Committee na during the Congress period concerning membership are set out in the list attached to free this report( in Part One, Appendix 4). Additional information arising from the bro Executive Committee meeting of May 3rd 1998 will be made available prior to the and opening of Congress. 4. The PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION Paci ЯА Lat Amer Group CAL formed. Repic. The IFJ continues to produce its monthly newsletter DirectLine which has been and produced regularly since 1995. As well as editions in the IFJ recognised languages a and Japanese edition is also published as well as a range of regional newsletters in th Euronews, IFJ DirectLine Asia and En Linea Directa. A number of Special Reports and other publications concerning missions and meetings have been published 10. One during the Congress period and these are available to delegates. A new edition of the safety manual Danger! Journalists At Work will be launched in Recife. con unp - tronic services The IFJ has also taken steps to introduce new information technologies including a world- wide web page- Http://www.ifj.org which was set up in 1996 and has become a much- visited site, expanding the IFJ's range of contacts. The use of electronic mail has also become a regular feature of our work. ethics 5. con FINANCE Africa and Asi Group Rad The Executive Committee put into effect the decisions of the last Congress deal concerning financial strategies and a full report of the IFJ's financial activities is the available in the Finance Report( in Part One). In May 1996 the Executive int Committee appointed Hans Verploeg as IFJ Honorary Treasurer. 800 ει donsM 12. The The Finance Report attached contains a summary of progress in the past three as well as the detailed finance report for 1997. policy is years Come ons facing unions 4 6. 7. INTERNATIONAL PRESS CARDS From January 1 1995 until December 31 1997 the Federation issued 28,704 International Press Cards-- a continuation of the improving trend in recent years. 200 The increase in membership and wider recognition of the card has been further stimulated by national unions wishing to incorporate the international card into their national document. The Executive Committee agreed to allow a pilot project in this process involving the Russian Union of Journalists. The Honorary Treasurer is preparing a proposal for the Executive Committee on how this process may be further developed. SECRETARIAT A number of changes in duties of members of the Secretariat have taken place. Marie- Anne Paquet, the former Personal Assistant to the General Secretary retired in 1995. Fabienne Huyghe, a translator and secretary, left the IFJ in 1996. Annik Kemp joined the IFJ as a project officer in 1995 and left the Federation on the completion of the project activity at the end of 1997. Cailin Mackenzie was appointed Human Rights Officer in 1995. Christophe Duflos was appointed Information Technology Officer working within the IFJ on behalf of the International Committee of Entertainment and Media Unions in 1996. Irene Wileczewski joined the IFJ as Finance Officer at the end of 1997 to replace Axel Jansen. Project staff working on behalf of the IFJ currently are: Sanja Vojinovic( Ljubljana) who replaced Willem Houwen in 1997; Khaled Mahrez and Lazhari Labter not( Algeria); Martin Ocholi( Kenya); Mademba Ndiaye( Senegal); Elsy Manzanares ( Guatemala); Emma Walters( Sydney); Milica Pesic( Eastern Europe). batanibio brs Katia Gil remains as Latin America Officer based in Caracas and the European Officer, Renate Schroeder, works from IFJ headquarters. The total number of staff employed at the IFJ headquarters and in regional offices and on project activity on January 1 1998 was 17. 8. REGIONAL ACTIVITIES ahoqaЯ During the Congress period the Executive Committee has encouraged unions to no organise on a regional basis. This will be the subject of further attention at Congress when regional meetings of IFJ unions will take place. to In addition to the information in Part Two of this Report dealing with activities in Europe, Latin America, Asia and Africa, special mention should be made of five particular regional developments: ( л 5 1.8 the IEJ Headquarters 8.1 Eastern and Central Europe 2. 8.2 during the past three years( in Part One, 20 One of the major problems facing the Executive Committee during the Congress period has been how to provide services and solidarity for unions in the region given the hostile political and business environment for media in many parts of the region. his A programme of activity was implemented using the IFJ Media For Democracy zi model in 1995 according to the Programme for the Development of Democratic Media and Independent Journalism which was adopted at the Santander Congress. ed( in Part Two, 3. Media for Democracy Programme). begole Activities during the Congress period involving the Russian Union of Journalists have greatly strengthened the Union's work and the Union has played a pivotal role in developing wider solidarity with journalists in countries of the former Soviet Union. In 1995 the IFJ began a number of trade union development projects to assist in the creation of an independent trade union for Russian journalists and this work has continued throughout the Congress period. Ex cutive Committe O Co- ordinating Centre for the Balkan Region M nilie fee sdgyuli.s be made a iot qm ba The aftermath of the war which raged in the territories and republics of former ad Yugoslavia has continued to occupy a special place in the activities of the IFJ. The IFJ continued to organise regional meetings of independent media and journalists lax organisations in 1995, 1996 and 1997. This work was organised through the Coordinating Centre for Independent Media in Ljubljana established by the IFJ in partnership with the employers' organisation the World Association of Newspapers and mee ( em( formerly FIEJ). 291 2901 Of 2291 ve The Centre was, during the war and immediately afterwards, the focal point of coordinated international support for journalists and independent media in the region and provided humanitarian aid, training, and practical assistance to independent media. However, since 1996 the focus for support of independent media has been on a national level- primarily in Zagreb, Sarajevo and Belgrade. The Centre's role as an agency for direct support of media changed in the aftermath of the Dayton peace accord and it has reverted to primarily monitoring activities and organisation of regional seminars.( in Part Two, 5. Co- ordinating Centre, Ljubljana) sto is no bas Reports of difficulties with the administration of the Centre were investigated by the Executive Committee in 1996. At the Executive Committee meeting in Brussels in May 1997 the General Secretary reported that while there had been mismanagement at the centre, there was no evidence of misuse of funds. Following this report changes in staffing were made. The future of the centre is currently under discussion with the World Association of Newspapers. During the Congress period the IFJ played a major role in co- ordination of international support for OBN, the national independent television network in golavsb lenorge Busq 6 10 8.3 8.4 8.5 8.6 Bosnia- Herzegovina. The IFJ was invited by the International High Representative Carl Bildt to act as a transitional and temporary professional supervisor of this initiative. The IFJ submitted texts for the founding principles, and editorial charter and guidelines for reporting on elections which have been adopted by all electronic media in Bosnia. The IFJ organised the auditing and accounting of more than 14 million US$ of international support for this project. In March 1998 the IFJ will transfer these responsibilities to a newly- formed charitable agency. Media For Democracy in Africa -- The problems facing journalists and independent media in Africa have continued to which be of particular concern to the IFJ. The Media for Democracy Programme has been developed for Europe and Latin America- was continued throughout the Congress period. In the second phase of the programme from 1995 to 1997, special attention has been paid to the need to strengthen professional organisations. Media For Democracy in Palestine Since 1995 the Executive Committee put into effect practical programmes of cooperation with our colleagues in Palestine. These have included a series of training programmes for journalists on how to report on elections; a trade union development programme to strengthen organisations of journalists; establishment of a training studio at Birzeit and initial programme of radio training in co- operation with the Union of Journalists in Finland; the appointment of Ruba Hussari to monitor violations of human rights in the region. This work has been funded with the support of development agencies of Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark and Birzeit University in Palestine. The Executive Committee believes this programme has 1.2 provided opportunities to strengthen the role of independent media in the current peace process and to strengthen the organisation of journalists in the area.( in Part Two- 3, Media for Democracy Programme). 1015 edt Algeria Centre for Solidarity The Executive Committee in 1996 authorised the establishment of a Solidarity Centre for journalists in Algeria with the support of UNESCO and a number of IFJ organisations. The Centre has become an important meeting point for journalists in the country and has been able to assist many journalists who remain isolated by the crisis of violence and terror which continues to dominate the country's political landscape.( in Part Two, 4. Algeria Centre). Asia and Latin America The Latin America office continues to provide support for a range of activities in the region and its future has been secured for the current years thanks to the continued support of the Norwegian Journalists Union.( In Part Two, 2. Latin America). 7 8.1 svi In Asia the IFJ continues to support the work of the Hong Kong Journalists Association and the Executive Committee has authorised the publication of a special 10edition of IFJ DirectLine for Asia in co- operation with the HKJA. A projects office off has been established in co- operation with the Media Arts and Entertainment Alliance Alpin Sydney. 9. HUMAN RIGHTS PROGRAMME programme of the Media For racy The question of journalists' safety and human rights in media have remained the primary area of concern for the IFJ during the Congress period. To strengthen that bi activity the Executive Committee agreed to a joint arrangement with the Journalists dair Association of the Netherlands, establishing the Journalists' Safety Service( JSS). The United Nations Human Rights Commission, in recognition of the IFJ's expertise in this area, during 1997 invited the IFJ to prepare a Human Rights Handbook for journalists. The Human Rights Officer prepared a draft of this handbook for the Centre at the end of 1997. has continued thr The IFJ has continued to work closely with organisations involved in the defence of 8.2 g freedom of expression and opinion, including Amnesty International, Article 19, Index on Censorship, Reporters sans frontières, the Committee to Protect Journalists gar( New York), the Canadian Committee to Protect Journalists, and Humans Rights ad Watch under the umbrella of the International Freedom of Expression exchange 10( IFEX). In 1996 the IFJ withdrew from the governing body of IFEX over a hoo constitutional disagreement, but the Federation continues to support strongly the work of the Exchange through its Canadian affiliate the CWA- TNG whose director as Arnold Amber is also chairman of the Canadian Committee to Protect Journalists the inst hosting body of IFEX. of The IFJ Safety Fund has continued to provide an invaluable contribution to the IFJ's assistance programme and a fresh appeal for support for the Fund was endorsed by the Executive Committee at its meeting in Montreal in 1996 which agreed a programme of work to develop the Safety Fund and launched an appeal to all Wiha member unions. The results of this action will be considered by Congress, but the Fund has continued to grow and has now become an established and important ni a source of assistance for journalists in need the world over. of IsOn the initiative of Vice- President Gustl Glattfelder and the EFJ the IFJ has canvassed member unions for details of legal assistance that can be provided for visiting journalists from other IFJ unions. A leaflet is being prepared for Congress. A full report of the Safety Fund, safety programme work and details of journalists edi killed during the Congress period is set out in the enclosed Human Rights Report. ( ต่าง During internat 807 mood and subs BT nl) noin U ateilsmuol played a maje aqua on of for OBN ational independent television network in 4.8 0.8 8 10. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 10.1 International Organisation of Journalists 10.3 197 sdi During the Congress period a number of IFJ unions- in particular, the NUJ in Great Britain and Ireland, IG- Medien in Germany, and members of the Portuguese language- speaking community- have sought more action by the IFJ to promote unity between journalists. In line with the resolution adopted by the Santander Congress, the Executive Committee discussed this in full at its meeting in Ljubljana in 1996 and adopted a position paper which has been circulated to all unions.( in Part One, Appendix 5). This was communicated to the IOJ which agreed to the strategy and proposals. During 1996 and 1997 the IFJ sought to implement this process but without success. Appointments were made to commissions by the IFJ; extensive documentation was submitted to the IOJ; letters were written seeking dates for meetings. Regrettably, the process was delayed with the sad death of Antonio Nieva, the General Secretary of the IOJ. The Executive Committee meeting in Brussels in October 1997 reiterated the IFJ's commitment to the process of unity and to the policy adopted a year earlier in Ljubljana. A circular letter to all IFJ unions confirmed this position. Although the IFJ remains prepared to continue the process as agreed between the two organisations, at the time of preparation of this report no further information has been received from the IOJ. 10.2 International Governmental Organisations UNESCO asvitsilini OH The IFJ continues to have a close working relationship with UNESCO, in particular with its Communications Division and the Press Freedom Unit which was established in 1997. Deputy In 1996 during the celebration of World Press Freedom Day in Paris, the IFJ organised a special event to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Federation with the assistance of UNESCO. The IFJ has continued to play a leading role in the organisation of UNESCO regional KU conferences in Sana'a( 1996)( in Part One, Appendix 6) and Sofia( 1997). These conferences examined practical ways of promoting independent and pluralistic media. IFJ unions and experts have been closely involved in preparing background documents for these meetings. The IFJ prepared two background papers for Sana'a on training and capacity- building for journalists' unions in the Arab world. At Sofia the IFJ prepared background papers on Tolerance and the impact of new technologies. The Final Declaration for this meeting, which was later adopted at the 6 UNESCO General Conference in October 1997, contained an important statement against commercialisation of media and the erosion of journalistic standards. The text is attached to this Report( in Part One, Appendix 7). ed in co on with the dia Arts an In 1997 the UNESCO Executive Board confirmed the IFJ position in the highest category of Consultative Status. The areas of practical IFJ co- operation with UNESCO in the past three years have included humanitarian relief for journalists in need( in particular in Algeria and exYugoslavia); safety of journalists( support for the IFEX international br communications network); and a number of regional projects in Asia, Palestine, and Latin America. The Director General of UNESCO Federico Mayor participated at the IFJ asy Conference on Tolerance in Bilbao in May 1997. At this event, the IFJ hosted the presentation of the first UNESCO World Press Freedom Prize to Gao Yu, a journalist in jail in China. International Labour Organisation bevalsb 28 LOI adt the de .01 The ILO organised a symposium with unions, employers and governments on the question of multi- media and technological convergence in Geneva in January 1997. The Senior Vice- President of the IFJ was Chairman of the Workers' group and a gr number of IFJ representatives attended. The trade union side submitted a number of positive proposals for further action. However, the employers strongly opposed any follow- up actions by the ILO and to the dismay of the workers' delegation this symposium ended with no conclusions. This was very disappointing and was a repeat of the obstruction and hostility which employers deployed at ILO level in 1991 during a first- ever meeting on rights of journalists. afety Fund However, the ILO has continued to be a partner with the IFJ on other initiatives and usduring 1997 discussions were held on how to promote journalistic participation in aw the ILO programme for the elimination of child labour. Discussions are currently taking place on the organisation of a world- wide survey of freelance journalism. continued United Nations Children's Fund( UNICEF) sisisiomsmmoo During the past two years the IFJ has begun to strengthen its links with the UN Children's Fund. The IFJ organised a media panel and prepared a background igno document for the UNICEF Conference on the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of 929 Children( Stockholm, July 1996) and took part in a round- table discussion with UN agencies and others in Paris in April 1996 on how to raise media awareness of child rights issues.( See Background Document in Part Three, 1. Ethics and Human ensRights). sito? JA JA blow ΠΟ In November 1997 the IFJ launched an extensive four- year project on awarenesserit raising among journalists and media on children's rights. This will involve regional 10 10.3 meetings and support for the international meeting prior to the opening of the IFJ Congress. The IFJ appointed Mike Jempson as Director of the programme. A survey of media regulation and child rights will be published in Recife. United Nations The IFJ continues to follow the work of the UN Commission on Human Rights but remains concerned that adequate budgets are not available for the special rapporteur on media freedom to carry out his work. In 1996 and 1997 the IFJ attended the Commission on Human Rights in Geneva and made submissions on violations of press freedom around the world. International Trade Union Organisations ICFTU The General Secretary has represented the IFJ at international and regional meetings organised by the ICFTU. The General Secretary has attended a number of meetings of the ICFTU Executive Board. The IFJ continues to assist the ICFTU in the field of policy- making and activities concerning media and freedom of expression. The ICFTU General Secretary Bill Jordan will attend the IFJ Congress. edit reelsdot: 0 International Trade Secretariats qmi doum The IFJ is one of the 15 international trades secretariats( ITS) representing workers in all sectors. The IFJ has attended six ITS meetings since 1995. In January 1997 for the first time the ITS annual conference meetings was hosted by a national centre- the AFL- CIO in Washington. During this time the General Secretary joined a delegation of trade union leaders in a meeting with the Vice President of the United inio States. 03 Globalisation of the world economy and new production processes have encouraged mergers between some of the industrial sectors. In media and communications, there are significant changes underway, and the IFJ has sought to strengthen its links with other groups of workers in the sector. In 1996 the Deputy General Secretary was appointed to an ITS Working Party on restructuring the international trade union movement. This work continues. bhow anod пор In January 1998 the ITS annual meeting was held in Stockholm at the headquarters of the LO/ TCO. At this meeting the General Secretary was appointed to an ITS Working Party to prepare trade union strategies for a co- ordinated response to the process of globalisation( in Part Three, 2. Globalisation). boa 11 International Committee of Entertainment and Media Unions( ICEMU) The IFJ continued to support the ICEMU which has been a significant step for solidarity in the media industry. In 1995 the post and telecommunications international- Communications International- joined the committee. As part of its support for this process, the Executive Committee agreed to finance jointly with Communications International the appointment of a Technology Officer to work out of the IFJ office in support of projects related to changes in the information and communications industry. This appointment provides a practical opportunity to promote solidarity between different sectors of the trade union movement involved in the emerging world- wide sector of information and communications( in Part Three, 2. Globalisation). The Direct Media and Entertainment International Fe Press Fr at the 28 The IFJ has developed close relations with MEI, which was formed by the merger of ISETU- FISTAV, two former federations representing audiovisual staff and arts and entertainment professionals. Since 1996 MEI has been in consultation with other unions notably the Communications International and FIET- regarding a new international alignment. The IFJ has followed this closely and continues to attach much importance to its relations with MEI. At its meeting in October 1997 the Executive Committee agreed to seek strategic alliances to protect the interests of journalists as this process unfolds and to build upon previous agreements with MEI 21 for co- operation. Communications International bo The IFJ works closely with CI and the General Secretary has attended the meetings organised by Communications International in Belgium and The Netherlands. Joint financing of a research post( See Above) which has also been supported by the hog International Graphical Federation has further strengthened the practical coshad operation between our organisations. 2BW In May 1996, the General Secretary of CI Philip Bowyer addressed a meeting of the noin IFJ Executive Committee in Montreal following an IFJ conference on Media Solidarity and the Information Revolution in which he stressed the importance of the practical co- operation between journalists and the telecommunications workforce. 219 The final statement from the Montreal Seminar was adopted by the Executive 211 Committee and is attached to Part Three, 3. Convergence of this Report.. 10.4 International Media Organisations During the Congress period the IFJ continued to strengthen links with media employers' organisations. In particular, the Executive Committee has endorsed further co- operation with the World Association of Newspapers( formerly FIEJ) and its regional organisation, the European Newspaper Publishers Association. E.01 II 12 PART ONE- Finance Report San N 10.5 An 11. w ng aaw anoin 10 sloodbraH irigye - borlaildun Thus far co- operation has been restricted to the fields of media development and human rights particularly in Eastern and Central Europe and Africa where both organisations have an interest in creating the best possible conditions for media freedom. In Europe, during 1996, agreements were reached on ethical matters and discussions in other areas have commenced( in Part Two, 1. Europe). 27038910 This co- operation does not disguise the profound differences which exist between the IFJ and publishers on such issues as social rights, professional independence, media concentration and copyright. The Executive Committee recognises, however, that the impact of globalisation in media and the development of international media policy requires that efforts should be made to create a climate for social dialogue at international level. one m The IFJ has also established working relations with broadcasting employers in membership of the European Broadcasting Union which covers most of the major public service broadcast companies and in October 1997 the Executive Committee endorsed a joint declaration- also involving newspaper publishers- committed to improving media performance in training, recruitment and newsroom conduct concerning issues of racism and xenophobia.( in Part Three, 1. Ethics and Human Rights). Other International Organisations In May 1997 the Executive Committee endorsed a proposal to affiliate to the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance( IDEA) based in Stockholm. This body brings together a number of governments and leading NGOs involved in project activity to support and sustain the process of democratisation around the world. The IFJ participated in the IDEA Democracy Forum in 1997 and attended a meeting of the Institute Council in July 1997 in Stockholm. EXPERT GROUPS go V12- A13 The Executive Committee has supported the establishment of specialist groups to carry out activities as and when they are needed. Groups have been set up, largely through the framework of the EFJ, covering Authors' Rights, Freelance matters and Broadcasting.. Authors' Rights Expert Group to The work of the Authors' Rights Expert Group has continued effectively and efficiently during the Congress period. The Experts group represented the IFJ at the WIPO conference in December 1996 when a new international law regarding intellectual property in electronic media was adopted. The Executive Committee endorsed an authors' rights campaign in 1997 and a detailed policy document outlining strategies for the defence of rights in the information society has been geel dit viande elpazu 13 published in five languages. A Copyright Handbook for Unions was prepared with the assistance of Irene Konings of the NVJ and will be presented at Congress. Bib A report and proposals for further work in this area will be distributed at Congress. The IFJ has continued to work closely with other organisations in this field, notably IFFRO and a number of creators' organisations which, at the invitation of the IFJ, no joined forces in February 1998 to form the International Creators' Forum. These include: the International Federation of Actors( FIA), the International Federation of 10 Musicians( FIM); the European Writers' Congress; Media and Entertainment International; and international copyright holders' groups, FERA, GESAC and 16 Pyramide. laval lend International Media Working Party Against Racism and Xenophobia Molgnishow boraildstes pels esd asd 191 and To The IMRAX has become an established forum for action in the promotion of 99 professional actions against racism in media. IFJ member unions in France, Finland, of Great Britain, Germany, and the Netherlands as well as representatives of the jou European Commission, the Council of Europe, UNESCO, the European Broadcasting Union, the European Journalism Training Association and the International Association of Mass Communication Research have played a leading role in the Group's work. tive Committee Members of the group assisted in the preparation of the IFJ world conference Prime sd Time For Tolerance in May 1997 which was organised with the support of the ELASTV in Bilbao. bne lo. non This conference, which was attended by unions from almost 70 countries, was a bas culmination of actions to promote tolerance in journalism and concluded with a declaration which contains within it a broad strategy for future IFJ activity.( in Part Three, 1. Ethics and Human Rights). The Executive Committee in October 1996 endorsed the declaration and congratulated ELA- STV on their support for the Bilbao Conference. of aquong te ga lo IFJ CONSTITUTION 12. bos noqque the During the Congress period the Executive Committee sought the views of all member unions concerning a review of the IFJ Constitution. The President and Tony Wilton prepared an initial text and this was distributed to all unions. In May 1997 the Executive Committee considered amendments proposed by member unions and a bne new draft was prepared. Proposals for further amendment were received in advance ad of the Congress and these were considered by the Executive Committee at its grib meeting in October 1997. 21 150 inom The proposals for amendment of the Constitution outlining the Executive Committee need decisions regarding amendments proposed by member unions are included in the document Proposals for Congress. Brussels, February 17th 1998 14 The Introduction have also PART ONE- Finance Report IFJ Finance Report 1995-1997 by Hans Verploeg 20 Honorary Treasurer Bilog After the Santander Congress I moved from the Executive Committee to become Honourary Treasurer and I have found the office neither easy nor popular. There appears to be a persistence in IFJ bodies to grant long- standing members of the Federation a continual postponement of their responsibilities to pay their debts to the Federation. I recommended a more consistent approach over unions in arrears to the Executive. As a result, the guidelines over payment of fees and debts, as determined by the Santander Congress, have been carried through. However, the special circumstances of member organisations in different countries who work under different conditions have made it difficult to apply the rules uniformly. Nevertheless, it can certainly be said that a start has been made on an open but resolute strategy for handling organisations with persistent debts to the IFJ. This practice of dealing with the problem quickly, fixing the amount of the debt of the organisations concerned and ensuring payments on pain of exclusion will inevitably lead to payment by the members in arrears, even outside the Congress year. 000 Another problem we have had is that even member unions from prosperous countries too often exceed the payment deadline of April 30th under our policy. As a result, the IFJ suffers unnecessary loss of interest and takes on the function of a bank in pre- financing of activities. bns aut mo Solidarity in international journalism is a reciprocal process. The IFJ can only continue its development as an independent world organisation when all its members regard payment of membership dues to the IFJ as a priority and meet their financial obligations to the IFJ correctly and on time- that is by April 30th each year. of betele There is the additional aspect, as I have pointed out to the Executive Committee, that reliance on project funding to finance a large portion of our activities could have dangerous side effects. It may mean that the Executive Committee may be diverted from the main duties of the IFJ as defined by Congress or that donor organisations may come to influence the IFJ. This problem could arise when we decide to adopt certain projects, which can be funded, and refrain supporting other activities where outside funding may not be found so easily. We have to guard against the choice of projects becoming determined by employment or financial responsibilities rather than the core policies of the Federation. dj 1940 193 In sum, the IFJ has had a three year period of financial improvement but we still have a long way to go before we create the financial strength and independence which will allow us to effectively serve the Federation and the interests of all members throughout the world. Review of Accounts at Congress The last three years have seen steady improvement in the IFJ's financial position with the policy objectives adopted by the Congress in Santander largely achieved. In particular, the Executive Committee has seen IFJ reserves increase by 75 per cent over the period. Affiliation fees income has increased steadily with net income of 24,498,100 BF in 1997 compared with 19.299.220 BF in 1994. This represents an increase of some 23 per cent over the period under review. It should be noted, however, that the increase in 1997 is only 1.7 per cent higher than that in 1996 indicating that the income from fees at their current level is levelling off. Chow odw.2500 During the Congress period a number of problems have been addressed concerning nonpayment of fees and the Executive Committee has reached special arrangements with a number of unions which have had difficulty in making payments. The combination of exonerations and bad debts in 1994 was around 5.000.000 BF rising to 7.400.000 BF in 1995. The Executive Committee took action to reduce this burden in 1996 and 1997 to 6.700.000 BF. mys Income from Press Cards reached a peak in 1994 and has stabilised at around 4.300.000 BF for 1997. The Executive Committee has acted to eliminate all debts for Press Cards and this was achieved in 1997.000 bu 0E IngA 10. achon. attended s 10 nortonut ed Income from contracts which have been administered by the IFJ has also contributed towards the improvement in the Federation's financial status and special one- off payments in 1997 had a particularly beneficial effect on income. blow However, the Executive Committee expects this income to fall in coming years as the IFJ consolidates its activity programme to focus on fewer activities, with an emphasis on more lasting and effective activities. Naturally, as this income falls, so will expenditure related to the implementation of project programmes.. During the Congress period, the Executive Committee considered the need to ensure that project work does not dilute the core activities of the IFJ and within the secretariat efforts have been made to create a management and implementation strategy which divides project programming from basic IFJ work. Survitor job si jamage bsug of eve In areas of expenditure, staff salary costs remain the major element with an increase of 46 per cent over the Congress period. There has been an expansion of work in a number of areas including information technology and new regional activities in Asia. 100 wolls filwh5 do Brussels, February 98 sil sisso sw Sto? og of yaw gnol 2 The running of the secretariat benefited from the move of the IFJ headquarters in 1995 with a reduction of more than 50 per cent in rent and heating costs which in 1997 were still half of what they were in 1994. As a result, the increase in cost of running the secretariat over the period has been only 6 per cent. More efficient use of telecommunication services have also helped to keep costs down. The overall situation would have been even better in 1997 had there not been a particularly painful one- off loss of 842,263 BF in the transfer of a cash payment. This contributed to a sharp increase of Miscellaneous Expenditure. As a result, the secretariat has taken action to eliminate cash transfers except where it is essential and unavoidable. IFJ Finance Policy T The policy agreed by the Congress in Santander and implemented by the Executive Committee over the past three years is as follows. BUDGET POLICY THAT detailed budgets should be prepared based upon cost analysis of items in previous years; EXTE ii) THAT budgets should be managed on a monthly basis; TAHT iii) THAT action during a financial year should be taken to correct overspending so that targets are met; iv) THAT, as a matter of policy, the IFJ should not permit any planned deficits. CASH RESERVES i) ii) iii) THAT the IFJ will aim, over a ten- year period from 1993, to create a basic level of reserves which are equivalent to the income from Affiliation Fees in any one year; THAT 10 per cent of Affiliations Fees due in income should be allocated to IFJ Reserves; THAT all surpluses in IFJ budgets should be allocated to Reserves; AFFILIATION FEES i) ii) THAT a maximum level of fees due shall be established whereby Unions contributing fees under Category A shall pay no more than the amount due for 17,000 regular members; THAT fees become due on January 1st and should be paid for any year by April 30th and that all member unions must pay their fees by April 30 unless 3 Reviewiii) they have entered into a periodic payment's scheme approved in writing by the Executive Committee by that date; To Med THAT if a member defaults on that periodical period scheme and has more than 2 months fees outstanding the member will automatically be considered to be The last three unfinancial and the Executive Committee will have recourse to the measures available to it under the constitution; In iv) v) 1.7 per vi) level During the exo vii) 1995. viii) Inco BE this ix) THAT the principle of a surcharge on unions which are late paying fees should be introduced; THAT an accumulated charge of 2 per cent per month should be introduced on July 1st in any year for arrears of Affiliation Fees due in that year; THAT the penalties provided for in the IFJ Constitution regarding the denial of voting rights and continued membership of the Federation for Unions who are in arrears on the payment of fees should be strictly applied. qua number of THAT the services of the IFJ should be withdrawn at July 1 from any union which is in arrears for the payment of Affiliation Fees. 000 BF THAT the withdrawal of services should not include withdrawal of press BE cards or activities paid from non- IFJ sources. It should include withdrawal of a) technical support; b) invitations to meetings; c) all Assistance Fund support. Press C THAT where a reduction in fees due is allowed under the Constitution Section IX, paragraph 36, unions should pay at least the equivalent of 10% of fees income from national membership dues. Income from contracts ch have. IPJ ha ASSISTANCE FUND Five per cent of fees received shall be set aside for the IFJ Assistance Fund. In a year Howe when the Congress is held this shall be increased to 7.5 per cent. It is further agreed that the Fund shall not be administered in deficit. The following principles shall be adopted in the administration of the Fund: the im i) Duting the proje THAT the Assistance Fund is available to help member unions to participate in IFJ statutory meetings and all assistance shall be provided through IFJ member unions; have prog ii) In ar staff salary per cent over iii) areas 229 ement and THAT all unions will be informed in writing of availability of Assistance Fund support; THAT all applications should be made in advance in writing on behalf of the Union. IngA 4 iv) THAT applications will be considered and decided upon by the General Secretary in consultation with the Treasurer and that decisions regarding support from Assistance Fund shall be made in consideration of: INTE a) NA social and economic circumstances of member unions; b) Assistance Fund budget; c) v) vi) vii) most efficient use of available funds, including most economic forms of transport; THAT all unions shall make a contribution to participation costs, this shall be normally 50 per cent of costs and not less than 10 per cent; THAT the Assistance Fund will not be used for the payment of per diems; THAT the Fund should not be made available to unions which fail to pay Affiliation Fees by the due date. EXTERNALLY- FINANCED PROJECT WORK i) ii) iii) THAT there should be no pre- financing of projects until promised financial support has been received or guaranteed within a specific time table; THAT real costs of administrative support for externally- financed projects should be calculated and charged on the projects accounts. These costs should be transferred to IFJ General Funds; THAT the IFJ should not undertake employment of project staff beyond the conclusion of the project which finances such employment, unless fresh project resources, outside the internal resources of the IFJ, can meet the employment costs. This policy will be reviewed at the Recife Congress with a view to eliminating a number of difficulties which have arisen over the past three years. It has not been feasible, for instance, for the Executive Committee to implement the surcharge on non- payment of fees by the due date. 5 2 sd lip defaults nding by the izz moi rioqquz gribinger dical period scheme and has more than tomatically Aloisozcour gbud brur sonplzizzA ( d THAT ciple arge on unions which are paying fees should Babulani maldoliovo to say ansioifts tom THAT an hoganon to anot cem per month should troduced on zirl# 1200 to vi) THAT Joionog baz fees regarding the denial of KWY Unions who are sib A THA blitoriz as99 ASSISTANCE FUND under the probro bstoluolpo od lalorie abril lovons 131 at boristano sd st broyed piztostory to tramvolqis solorishma ion birorte UI s TAHT adopted to odmua s gaitenimile of not sonstant not oldienst need stab sub edit yd ام Frou THAT Fund support атла ort reed deficit. following s diw azsignoD stiosoilt is bewaiver ed lliw voiloq aidT will be informed in writing of availability of THAT all applications should be ma of the Union ance on behalf INTERNATION FIXED CURRE CURE St INET CU NET REPRESE URNALISTS ] LANCE SHEET AS AT CET AS AT DECEMB CEMBER 31 1990 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS FINANCE REPORT 1997 618 100.000 Programos 500-000 27 817 511 18 987 170 20 353 539 6.321 653 338581. 10 509 547 20 353 539 500 MOIT ЗОИДИН INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS JASUOLO MOITA FINANCE REPORT 1997 A. BALANCE SHEET AS AT DECEMBER 31, 1997 ( Expressed in Belgian Francs) 1997 1996 ( Notes) FIXED ASSETS 1 085 359 1 366 369 Cost 3 466 029 Depreciation -2 380 670 ( 3) ( 3) 3 526 530 -2 160 161 CURRENT ASSETS 74 624 788 44 746 337 Affiliation Fees Due 10 845 883 (+) 12 444 995 Bad Debts Provision -4 583 158 -4 467 658 Press Cards Unpaid Other Debtors Guarantee Deposits Stock of Press Cards Cash and Banks Prepayments IFJ Projects Prefinanced European Federation( owes to IFJ) M.E.I.( former ISETU owes to IFJ) Latin American Office( owes to IFJ) CURRENT LIABILITIES Aff Fees and IPC paid in advance Holiday Bonus Social Charges and Prepaid Tax Other Creditors C/ A EFJ( IFJ owes to EFJ) C/ A M.E.I.( IFJ owes to M.E.I.) Charges 97- invoices to book 1998 Suppliers 14 042 243 467 693 ( 5) 396 828 225 974 ( 6) 529 353 135 346 ( 7) 192 146 1 023 033 ( 8) 573 003 51 485 493 ( 9) 20 538 210 982 281 ( 10) 0 0 0 169 402 13 952 682 323 819 93 557 0 47 892 636 25 759 167 313 730 ( 11) 0 1 450 525 1 649 402 1 063 468 ( 12) 1 742 185 240 500 ( 13) 1 162 297 879 501 1910 523 89 115 0 IFJ Projects 724 491 1917 241 32 194 080 ( 10.4) 0 ( 14) 1438 834 11 648 546 Safety Fund Other Donations NET CURRENT ASSETS NET ASSETS REPRESENTED BY General Fund Previous Year 8 754 085 265 900 ( 15) 6 207 380 0 26 732 152 18 987 170 27 817 511 20 353 539 27 817 511 20 353 539 8 907 464 ( 1) 5 521 653 Prov. results prior to transfer to G. Fund 3 480 779 3 385 811 General Reserve 12 959 357 ( 2) 10 509 547 Assistance Fund 1 729 529 ( 16) 504 624 Working Programme -259 618 ( 17) -68 096 Provision for Congress 500 000 500 000 Provision for Working Programme 500 000 0 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS AUTO ITA FINANCE REPORT 1997 TeeI B. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS TO DECEMBER 31, 1997 ( Expressed in Belgian Francs) Teer 1997 1996 REVENUE 08 I. Affiliation Fees Affiliation Fees 24 498 100 23 380 000 Exonerations 887 AID AT 30 528 820 -6 030 720 29 509 487 ( 4bis) -4 855 545 Other Bad Debts C88 248 01 -1 273 942 A II. Other Revenue 13 155 429 9 580 404 Press Cards ATO ECC Project Contracts 4 350 422 8 155 286 4 572 399 ICEMU/ ISETU ( 8) Interest Income ΕΣΟ ΣΤΟ 1 204 28A 12 0 571 055 4 446 862 50 000 501 943 Other 04 78 666 9 200 TOTAL REVENUE EXPENDITURE I. Travelling and Meetings Travelling to IFJ Statutory Meetings Travelling Conference Facilities 37 653 529 32 960 404 Interpreters' Fees Congress 107 280m 1 052 876 1889 623 ni bis 118 287 964 934 852 H 1 723 707 804 200 235 821 ( E1) 002 045 102018 493 646 0 41 260 459 631 ( 1 of 0 Release Provision for Congress 11 08 0( 13 01 290 131 1 0 AD 10 ASP II. Staff Costs 2001 slood of a 18 801 318 16 441 548 Gross Salary Secretariat Social Charges Employer Social Secretariat Fees 080 ARI SE 280 425 8 000 28 Other Fees paid Asia Pacific Offices( Hong Kong+ Australia Travel Insurance Staff Insurance and Tax T 11 595 623 3 787 162 65 999 804 152 10 093 752 3 304 417 200 61 1380 614 010 596 000 22A 607 000 тзи 32 870 12 600 186 312 177 173 2/ TEM Pension Scheme 597 720 602 037 Fringe Benefits 12 T18 TS 751 480 Y 603 811 ая Rent Allowance III. Running of the Secretariat Rent and Heating, etc Upkeep Office Equipment Refreshing IFJ Office Removal ADA TOQ& 098 384 000 Y auc 365 610 briu or 4 946 351 esz est 770 522 162 231 000.002 000-002 22 877 0 2251 bm832 038 e2A 143 847 W 0 0 4 234 738 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS 20 MOITA FINANCE REPORT 1997 B. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS TO DECEMBER 31, 1997 ( Expressed in Belgian Francs) ( Continued) 1997 1996 III. Running of the Secretariat( Continued) Office Supplies 378 007 174 162 Photocopies 351 110 351 689 Computer Supplies 71 004 155 074 0 0 Office Assistance Postage Telecommunications Audit Fees 857 099 1 092 105 363 000 227 966 659 218 1 064 759 151 250 167 870 003 Bank Charges Loss of Exchange 8 507 21 548 Depreciation of Furniture Fire Insurance Civil Liability Insurance 593 053 460 161 33 285 36 271 15 585 16 851 IV. Miscellaneous 1 059 577 97 060 Public Relations Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Previous Years Miscellaneous Previous Years 81514 54 719 94 360 2 700 81 076 0 842 268 0 V. Publications and Documentation Publications 1 034 113 937 646 165 132 326 484 Documentation and Subscriptions Translations 112 676 756 305 54 782 556 380 VI. International Press Cards Used 1 619 992 1 619 992 1 588 022 1 588 022 VII. Contributions to other organizations TOTAL EXPENDITURE 147 061 147 061 44 872 44 872 29 498 035 25 067 593 Surplus of Revenue over Expenditure Allocated to provisions per 31.10.97 Provisional results prior to transfer to reserves 8 155 494 7 892 811 -1 000 000 7 155 494 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS AMADOL TO MOTTA FINANCE REPORT 1997 TMUCOSA C. ALLOCATION OF RESULTS FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS TO DECEMBER 31, 1997 ( Expressed in Belgian Francs) 1997 1996 reet GENERAL RESERVE 2 449 810 2 338 000 ( 10% of affiliation fees paid)(*) ( bou TOO STE 30 528 820 6030 720 1 224 905 1 169 000 ASSISTANCE FUND ( 4% of affiliation fees paid)(*) in 1995 ( 5% of affiliation fees paid)(*) from 1996 Provision for Working Programme Provision for Congress IC ISETU GENERAL FUND E20 EPE 28 TOTAL 1000 re EXPE(*) бог BPO TER Int 500 000 500 000 350 422 8155 286 0 500 000 500 000 571-055 3 480 779 3 385 811 8 155 494 7 892 811 Affiliation Fees Less Exonerations Less Bad Debts avo 18 feetings C18 Congress 20E DET 2821 see eta 1 Gross Salary Secre Hanat 100 гр Social Sec Secretariat Fots 80 80 es tea rao asther Fees paid Asia Pacific Offices( Hong Kong+ Australis Travel Insurance 118$ 28 Staff Insurance an Rensi Schem Fring Rent 107.280 1052876 2165 235 821 493 646 Danoilghozdu2 bns 11 595 623 787 65.999 804 152 596 000 O JIV 1863 husibrisqx3 19 no aug 597.72 0.01 51,56 izivor 1000 0001ARA ZELF 20 00 Running of the Secretariat Rent and Upkeep Refreshing Removal 07 4.946 351 4234 738 -770 522 832 038 162 231 143 847 22877 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS D. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FINANCE REPORT 1997 TA A 1. GENERAL FUND Balance at 01.01.97 8 907 464 Allocation of Results 1997 3 480 779 Balance at 31.12.97 12 388 243 2. GENERAL RESERVE Balance at 01.01.96 10 509 547 Allocation of Results 1997( 5% of final results) 2 449 810 T 008 2 Balance at 31.12.97 12 959 357 002.00€ 088 8 3. FIXED ASSETS COST Balance at 01.01.97 Release of fixed assets Additions 002 SE Balance at 31.12.97 DEPRECIATION Balance at 01.01.97 Release of fixed assets Depreciation Balance at 31.12.97 Net Book Value at 31.12.97 3 526 530 -372 544 312 043 3 466 029 2 160 161 -372 544 D 593 053 2 380 670 1 085 359 10 332 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS D. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ( Continued) 4. AFFILIATION FEES AND OTHER FEES FINANCE REPORT 1997 1997 явиор 4.A Union fees due 10 382 347 GEN 5. Press cards unpaid 29149.800 467 693 Other fees due 467 693 2368 0001 589 246 SITF( Mr Petursson) reel 101 926 A ASSI Management Agency 487 320 159.000 Amounts received= not yet allocated Outstanding per 31/12/1997 1 some- 125 710 11 313 576 4.A. AFFILIATION FEES DUE ( Detail per year and per Debtor) 1993-94 1 995 1 996 1997 500 TOTAL GENERAL Albania- APJA 2 375 4 750 7 125 Algeria Argentina 148 569 342 000 3.800 342 000 3 800 832 569 Australia 300 300 663-135 963 435 Bosnia Hercegovina- RBHJU Bosnia Hercegovina- IUPJ Bulgaria- BJU 4 850 1938 91 200 22 36 860 41 710 3 876 5814 57 000 148 200 Bulgaria- Podkrepa 3 688 3 688 Burkina Faso e comel 633 3 800 4 433 Cambodia 1 320 5510 6 830 Chad E- 3 636 2 775 2 850 2 850 12 111 Costa Rica 20ouibbA 8 171 8 171 Croatia Dominican Republic 29 298 52 500 66 600 88 274 140 774 Ecuador 68 400 28 461 68 400 232 698 34 200 62 661 Ethiopia 1368 1 19301 368 2 736 Fiji 2 190 France- FO 2 220 28 000 2 280 2 280 8.970 28 000 28 000 84 000 France- SNJ Ghana Honduras Asoc Prensa - Hungary- HPU 91 800 91 800 5 528 11 780 11 780 29 088 3.800 3 800 7 600 Indonesia 9250 14 537 9 500 0 14 537 Israel 9 500 258 570 28 250 258 570 Ivory Coast To c 950 Japan- Shimbun Roren 74 000 5 700 918 000 6.650 992 000 Kosova 4 180 4 180 Kenva 6 650 13 300 8.360 19950 Latvia 15 390 15 390 Lithuania 25 479 25 479 Macedonia 22 743 22 743 45 486 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS D. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 4.A. AFFILIATION FEES DUE ( Continued) Detail per year and per Debtor) ( Continued) FINANCE REPORT 1997 1993-94 1995 1996 1997 TOTAL Madagascar Malaysia Moldova 421 421 45 600 45 600 9 073 19 950 19 950 48 973 Montenegro Mozambique Nicaragua 988 988 14 894 22 015 22 610 New Zealand 22 610 175 950 82 129 175 950 2 069 3 192 5 261 Niger Nigeria Pakistan Palestine AJA 6 029 10 336 16 365 813 750 555 000 570 000 570 000 2 508 750 921 1 672 1 672 4 265 - 7 600 7 600 Palestine GUPWJ - 6 080 6 080 12 160 Peru 22 280 22 280 Poland 31 678 64 600 96-278 Portugal 336 600 336 600 El Salvador Senegal 17 020 17 480 3535 17 480 3 535 51 980 Sierra Leone 720 1110 1 140 South Africa- MWASA 14 800 15 200 Spain- FAPE 1 140 15 200 577 168 4 110 45 200 577 168 Sri Lanka- UJSL 3 800 3 800 Sri Lanka- SLWJA Sri Lanka SLPA Sweeden Tunesia - Turkey CGD Uganda Ukrainia U.S.A. TNG - 11 400 11 400 11 400 11 400 83 844 83 844 4 344 4 344 40 550 40 550 1 477 66 448 10 070 102 600 10 070 21 617 102 600 271 648 652 400 1 652 400 Yugoslavia-IJAS Yugoslavia- AITUJ Zambia 7419 26 000 7 419 26.000 561 3 876 3 876 8313 Zimbabwe Latin America Regional Office New Unions 11 175 11 175 52 500 52 500 Belarus Botswana Cambodia Haiti Madagascar Panama 1919 1919 380 380 1343 1343 1777 1777 1 267 1 267 1 197 1 197 9556 9556 USA National Writers Union TOTAL per 31.12.19 997 864 488 1 378 167 1 460 269 6 679 423 10 382 347 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS SHUOLTO MOITA FINANCE REPORT 1997 1SH Germany IG Medien 100a ETR 84 Joe D. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ( Continued) HERT 4.bis EXONERATIONS, REDUCTIONS, EXPELLED, WRITTEN OFF JATO EXON. Brazil Exoneration of membership 1997 = Exoneration( 23%) for 1996 and 1997 Great Britain and Ireland MOT 355 101 570 000 EM 1990 550 M 1880 1880 NUG exoneration of membership 1997 noM es 58 ona Hungary-HPU 47 272 020 Exoneration membership 1995 and 1996 India- IJU 962 134 OLT 202 000 Exoneration of membership for 1995, 1996 and 1997 India= NUJ 214 368 TOTAL Sta 100 008 Exoneration of membership for 1995, 1996 and 1997 Japan- Shimbun Roren 918 000 en 080 Exoneration of membership for 1995, 1996 and 1997 Sri Lanka- UJSL 21475 085 SEO 8ts austra oba aɛ Exoneration of membership for 1995, 1996 and 1997 Sri Lanka SLWJA - 263 43 22 787 1080 18 011 OSO Exoneration of membership for 1995, 1996 and 1997 Sri Lanka= SLPA 64 024 213 5800 148 200 Exoneration of membership for 1995, 1996 and 1997 jobs apkoTurkey- CGD 198 000 Zimbabwe 801 TbExoneration of membership for 1994, 1995, 1996 1008 ad 11 175 Exoneration 50% for 1995 and 1996 5 374 886 REDUC. Colombia 13 509 1088 04 Reduction fees( booked but not correct to book back in ac) 022 France- FO 47 108 Reduction fees 1995, 1996 60 617 COL EXPEL Belarus 261 625 21 000 2 Unions expelled 1088 apan forbun W- OFF Croatia CIATQIA Georgia Qup as ondu 000 Lesotho 81 11 CondNepal NWJA 002 mel 100 Papua New Guinea 11 780 109 576 PAU 8001 UTIA 4485 Nepal NPU 39 352 57 951 6 728 479 717 Fees 1995= not payable during War years via Indonesia( IPC previous years unpaid) 4180 6.6501 000 52 500 108 45 500 Chua Kosovo( IPC previous s years unpaid) deraced jazz o Written off 100% az Balance at 31.12.97 17 500 115 500 6 030 720 THE IBE OF EA 120 JAT OT INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS 2D. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ( Continued) 5. PRESS CARDS UNPAID ( Detail per year and per Debtor) 1995-1996 Belgium Bosnia Hercegovina- RBHJU Bosnia Hercegovina- IUPJ Brazil France- FO Indonesia Kosova Montenegro Niger Pakistan Poland Portugal Romania Spain- FAPE Spain- ELA Switzerland- FSJ Switzerland- SJU Tanzania Turkey- TGS Uganda USA- TNG USA WGAE - Venezuela Yugoslavia IJAS - Latin America Regional office TOTAL per 31/12/97 FINANCE REPORT 1997 1997 TOTAL 4 900 -36 242 2 242 4 900 -36 242 2 242 36 52 500 52 500 -882 -882 45 500 0 45 500 17 500 17 500 -664 35 000 -664 35 000 7 000 7.000 4 200 4 200 426 -1 400 -1 400 4 900 4.900 70 000 70 000 51-2 100 2 100 70 000 70 000 14.000 954 7 000 -36 10 500 14 000 7 000 -36 10 500 9 100 9 100 700 17 500 700 17 500 62 275 62 275 52 70 000 70 000 115 500 352 193 467 693 153 100 AD TAX 2000 6.000 abito 280£ 1 97 275llow RECE 97( 5 months) INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS AULRO MOITA FINANCE REPORT 1997 TD. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ( Continued)( bunitno) 6. OTHER DEBTORS 2349 2 aeer- zeer Gords 10 hins MONEY DUE TO THE IFJ Ex Salaries BEA NUO Other debts ная7 999 08 LAUT 100 Provision telephone AW Hotel Le Dôme NUJ 7 100 35 700 03-0 - Lee owes IFJ air ticket Aries 43 180 obal Marthos- owes IFJ air ticket Aries 24 730 Aries invoiced Cailin Addis Abeba ( trip cancelled- IFJ paid) 38 070 148 780 M Japan 000 -- on Current account IFJ- LARO Sri Lankoo Opening 01/01/97 93 557 Exoner200 Safety fund Sri Lan Ekone Advance fees Andrew Clark SH 1996 -36 362 1000 OF 12.000 57 195 2 Ala- sq2 000 05 995, 1996 97 129 12 000 172 2 Balance at 31.12.97 225 974 1007 7. GUARANTEE DEPOSITS 1995 OOT 33 886 REDUC Electrabel Service Social 002 1 relang DUT AZU BADWAZU 113 500 ang pot correct to book back in ac) BATI 4 000 Rent 1000 or Balance at 31.12.97 1000 Of 6 soffio Janoigs 60 617 130 846 135 346 Eea rat EPI SZE 002 211 JATOT 8. STOCK 13 985 cards 3 239 wallets pua New Guinea Balance at 31.12.97 OFF Croatia not pay during Wir years unpaid) sears unpaid) Balance 97 433 535 589 498 1 023 033 52 500 45.500 17.500 115 500 6.030 720 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS 9. CASH& BANKS 30 BOTAS FINANCE REPORT 1997 D. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ( Continued) 00% Cash 000 208 954 Belgian Current Bank Accounts 13 585 821 Foreign Bank Accounts 1 290 356 Projects Special Bank Accounts Balance at 31.12.97 36 400 362 51 485 493 10. PREPAYMENTS FOR 1997 Financial Times 1998+ Le Soir IFFRO- 01/ 06/ 98 Prepaid for Congress 1998 495 20 794 12 625 426 413 Fire insurance Menagjowa 4 096 Travel insurance C.Duflos 3 890 Rental offices+ charges- January 98 46 064 Visa Jan 98- booked invoice 1997 Balance at 31.12.97 10. REVENUE 1997 BOOKED IN 1998 Bank interest 97 booking 98 Administration fees OBN Dec.97 Balance at 31.12.97 10 560 524 442 62.97 344 252 113 587 457 839 Total prepayments& revenue at 31.12.97 982 281 10.A. PROVISIONS EXPENSES 97- BOOKING 98 Provision for Audit Fees 97 363 000 Brought forward provision for Audit 133 100 Salary due December K.Gill paid January 98 57 288 Interim fees December AC paid January 98 2 000 Provision for expenses CM 97 6.000 - Danka Offset copy machine not invoiced 97 34 515 Danka small copy machine not invoiced 97( 5 months) - Provision Telecommunications December 97 Expense report AW 97 not yet booked??? Balance at 31.12.97 12. SOCIAL CHARGES& PREPAID TAX Social Charges due( on December salaries) Income Tax( on December salaries) Balance at 31.12.97 18 430 120 000 -9 842 724 491 600 161 463 307 1 063 468 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS TUOLHO MOTT 10 FINANCE REPORT 1997 D. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ( Continued) 13. OTHER CREDITORS Provision Asia Direct Line HKD 58 000 dec 240 500 Balance at 31.12.97 240 500 EQP 28A JE Current accou Opening 01701/97 Safery 80 visum EW Andrew Clarkreel solov SAN SE Balance at 31 12.97 SES BAC DEPOSITS 185£ 80 Ren 31.12.97 too! EEI sonclad 43 180 ree belood TR gegnilood Te jes rest 18 YAS3A1: 01 Isional ОЯТ - 24.01 ribuA not noizivong busin A 80 visunel bieg st re MD Te bsbiovni ton som vyoo too ) Te bopiovai ton snidasm vqoo llame- ax 1000 a 21248 3.239 OEP 81 cards wallets ге ( adsnom 1000 OST Balance at 31.12.97 TOE CA 188.830 1 res ХАТ ПАЯНН ( single dmoosⱭ no) sub asgiad sio? ( asricina odmoⱭ no) xTomoon! Tec AUTO MOTTA FINANCE REPORT 1997 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS ети D. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ( Continued) 14. SUPPLIERS 021 Aries Voyages Corona Print 81 Danka DHL International Hotel Le Dôme Electrabel 160 100 373 601 36 069 4 571 2 500 21 981 TBC Halbart 43 648 IPC International Press Club 5 900 Imprimerie de Hoeilaart 107 273 Intermedicale 11 493 Le Soir( has reimbursed in January 98) -7 250 Linguanet( invoice+ credit note) -6 352 Jean- Pol Marthoz 886 Europaisches Medieninstitut 1 104 NVJ-Nederlandse Ver. van Journalisten( Verploeg) 107 813 Papier Express Plus 19 280 Bettina Peters 1 606 Press Wise 698 974 Royale Belge 62 976 Sabena 31 830 Administration Communale Saint Josse 59 400 Scribe 2000 7 569 Service Social 839 United for Intercultural Action 110 Viatel Accross International Visa Credit Card Aidan White Zupi Balance at 31.12.97 5 287 94 433 31 580 19 736 20 574 1917 421 280 a Balan INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS JASUOLTO MOITAS FINANCE REPORT 1997 D. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ( Continued) 15. SAFETY FUND Balance at 01.01.97 1001.05 108 ETC 920 2E Direct Line HKD 58 000 Donations 1997 Union Sweeden 6 207 380 2 632 178 ex 1 305 283 THO 002 C Union Australia 506 814 H 120 1 Union Peru 840 EP Union Switerland 17 523 210 265 DET 0002 ETS TOI Mr Furokawa Union Slovenia Patricia Wilhem 025 T- Eva Kaluzynska Union Cyprus duf 579 13 462 healiso 34 809 2.000 ( 80 visunet ai baudmi 5 000 ( son sibens+37 303 083 Union Finland 507 894 ol 401 1 T- Shirts& Mugs iboM 1.825 E18 TOI smuol nev 085 Financial Income 2019 3 283 384 18031 Interest Revenue Bank Charges 297 795 -14 411 Ate 808 are ca Foreign Exchange Gain( USD) 102812 004 Administration -215 946 e32 F Fees( 7.5% of income) currently 198 350 d QE8 Ifex- expenses 17 596 52 Ta noids.A salus CEP Relief lanouem for- 152 911 1082 18 Kenya b 16 044 22V DET Q Kenya 9 835 bA LATE OS Belgrade- Yougoslavia 17 570 Brazil 36 550 ISA TIR I Peru re36 550 Venezuela 36 362 Balance at 31.12.97 8 754 085 PART ONE Report FINANCE REPORT 1997 INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS D. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 16. ASSISTANCE FUND Balance at 01.01.97 ( Continued) 504 624 Allocation 1997 1 224 905 5% of the affiliation fees paid Balance at 31.12.97 1 729 529 17. WORKING PROGRAMME Balance at 01.01.97 Reimbursment Malta air ticket Allocation 1997 Expenditure Brussels Executive Committee-- 05/97 South Africa Honduras Brazil Korea Israel Algeria Peru Slovenia Tunisia New Zealand Brussels Executive Committee-- 10/97 Algeria Korea Tunisia Expenditure 5th Round Table Zagreb European Year against Racism Post cards Campaign Info Soc Forum Project Algeria" guides" Unesco Sofia Conference E.U. India Project Balance at 31.12.97 -68 096 13 103 500 000 -323 328 16 560 31 900 40 257 62 350 39 086 16 790 12 300 20 555 29 770 53 760 -112 517 19 200 62 200 31 117 -268 780 34.092 22 360 6.900 45481 64 730 88 664 6553 -259 618 EDERATION OF JOURNALISMUL TO MOT QUNTS ( baumiano) CAT21224 Or re 10:10 sonste7580 reer 178 1.97 Aqnation Weeden bisq za nosilife adr ece est/ M Un a00 85Unio EDI EI Mugs 000 002 Financial Income 2103 3162 34 809 IMMAROON NOW.. A Interest Revenue BIE ECE Charges the Gain( USD) 000 TZE OP Tisch8 Administe -215 946 of income) currently xpenses Relief 22.00 or egya Belgrade- Yougoslavia ins9 -152911 bosies Brazil telor- ssninuno evit elsazin 000 ela 31.12.97 suzibas 754 085 SRO PE 028-8 mainЯ taniege ก ล้ ว 00 à 185 2 OET A 480 88 8228 816 eas danga sideT bauor ngisque abis 20 munol 502 otal " pobing" sneglA 105019 sono? U 1909 sibn U.3 res1 10 in sonclad PART ONE- Human Rights Report IFJ Human Rights Report 1. This report deals with activities of the IFJ Safety Programme from October 1995 to February 1998. The Safety Programme operates in several fields. These can broadly be described as the IFJ Safety Fund, publications and information, casework and protests, campaigning and work with the Project Offices. The bulk of this work is carried out by the IFJ Human Rights officer, Cailin Mackenzie. 2. The IFJ works closely with the Journalists' Safety Service in the Netherlands at the offices of the Dutch Association of Journalists( NVJ) which collates information from sources worldwide on violations of journalists' rights. The co- ordination of campaigning protests and practical work is also greatly assisted through membership of IFEX( the International Freedom of Expression Exchange) which brings together press freedom groups at international and regional level. 3. During 1997 the IFJ followed closely the debate with the OSCE on the appointment of a media representative. After much discussing and with the welcome support of a number of IFJ unions, the mandate of the OSCE Media Representative was confirmed as responsibility for monitoring the performing of governments related to their obligations to defend and promote press freedom. The IFJ Safety Fund 1. This Fund provides humanitarian and legal assistance to journalists in need. It was established in January 1992 and has become internationally recognised as an important and crucial source of support for journalists under threat. 2. Over the period covered by this report, assistance was given to journalists from Albania, Algeria, Angola, Bosnia, Brazil, Cambodia, Croatia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Nigeria, Peru, Rwanda, Serbia, Sudan, Togo, Turkey, Uganda and Venezuela. Help was given for various reasons, including for journalists to spend time in temporary exile until it was safe for them to return to their country, to help families when the journalists have been sent to prison, and to help journalists who have suffered severe physical assaults related to their work. 3. Trying to find a solution for a journalist under threat is a time consuming and difficult process. Where possible, we work closely with IFJ member unions who are often best placed to help and to whom we are grateful for their time and effort. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the cases requiring assistance, we are often approached by individuals who are complaining of incidents in countries where we have little or no way of researching matters. This does not mean that they do not receive help, however, it does further lengthen the process. 4. The rules of the Fund are such that there are cases where we are asked for assistance and cannot help, but where possible we try to refer such cases on to other support agencies. moqs aidei nemuH- GMO THAT 5. The Safety Fund is financed through donations and the sale of items such as t- shirts, mugs and badges. At the moment, financially, the Fund is still in its infancy and needs to be greatly increased before it will be in a position to meet the demands of journalists in need throughout the world. doto0 moit 6. For this reason, the IFJ Executive Committee, in Montreal in 1996, set a target for the IFJ Safety Fund of 1 million US$ to be reached by the time of the Congress in Brazil in 1998. All unions were informed about this target in June 1996 and encouraged to undertake activities to reach it. On 31 December 1997 the Fund contained+/- 258,000US$. At the launch of the 1 million target it contained 130,000US$. The total amount raised for the Fund since its launch in 1992 is 243,000 US$( 8,754,085 BF). 7. Money for the Safety Fund is supposed to come from union members themselves- the aim is not to deplete the funds of the Union's central or local funds. It is still the case that only three or four IFJ unions have provided the core of the Safety Fund. 8. When the Safety Fund reaches a balance of 1 million US$, assistance for humanitarian cases will be provided from the interest alone. bres 9. The Executive Committee hopes that by reaching this target the IFJ will be in a position to ensure that legal assistance can be provided-- including, where needed, internationallyrecognised legal representation-- anywhere in the world to journalists in need. This would fulfil the aim of our Fund-- established by journalists to help journalists in the fight for press freedom and journalists' rights. Publications and information bris loshoq of consi eizes logol bris vilsnoite 1. These are provided from the IFJ Secretariat on various aspects of safety and freedom of expression to all sorts of people and organisations. moil 2. Apart from providing basic information to members, those travelling to other countries or researching stories, we also brief institutions such as those of the European Union, the Council of Europe, UNESCO etc. The IFJ made written and oral submissions to the UN Commission on Human Rights in 1997 and intends to do the same in 1998. bate 3. The IFJ continues to produce an annual list of journalists killed as a result of their work, and we are producing an updated version of the Safety Manual, which provides practical advice for journalists travelling to trouble spots. bre Hulo егод 4. At the end of 1997 the Human Rights Officer was replaced for 3 months so that she could draft a training manual for journalists on human rights, for the United Nations on behalf of the IFJ. The manual will be published by the UN, under it's name, as part of a series of training manuals in the field. Neal Swancott, Former IFJ Deputy General Secretary, drafted the first part of the manual relating to the conduct of training. ban sonst 5. The IFJ also provides commentaries on draft or actual press laws, providing suggestions for improvement where possible. Human Rights activities are included in Directline. 2 E 0 5 30 25 20 15 10 + + Algeria Angola + Onday bo Journalists Killed from 1995-1997 unions to 1. In 1996 and 1997, the figures for journalists and mediaworkers killed levelled out at over 40 a year. In 1995 more than 60 journalists and mediaworkers were killed. However, 30 of those assassinations took place in Algeria, where media professionals were being specifically targeted. In 1996, eight journalists and seven mediaworkers were killed in Algeria and in 1997 two mediaworkers were killed. 2. The details of the 161 killings contained in the IFJ annual lists are outlined in the following table: 50 T47 45 45 40 35 Journalists and Mediaworkers killed 27 10 7 7 6 6 4 3 3 2 Azerbaijan → Bosnia Bangladesh Argentina Brazil Burundi Cambodia Canada Colombia Cyprus El Salvador Guatemala Honduras India Indonesia Iran Ireland Mexico Pakistan Peru Philippines Russia Rwanda Sierra Leone Somalia Sri Lanka Tajikistan 2 Thailand Tunisia Turkey 3 Uganda Ukraine United Kingdom 3. What has become clear is that war zones and civil conflict aside, the numbers of journalists being killed remains more than 40 a year. These are often investigative journalists and journalists which are targeted by political groups. 4. There is no doubt that these figures show that journalism remains a dangerous profession. Killings are only the tip of the iceberg. Every year hundreds of journalists are assaulted, imprisoned and harassed. These attacks on their free exercise of the profession may come from any sector of society: agents of the state, terrorists, criminals etc. 5. Journalists often encounter trouble through no fault of their own but there are situations where steps can be taken to minimise risks to media staff, which is why on 3 May 1997, at the IFJ Conference' Prime Time for Tolerance' in Bilbao, the IFJ launched an appeal for an International Code of Practice for the Safe Conduct of Journalism. 3 6. The IFJ has started to discuss the code with both employers' organisations and member unions and hopes that in the future the Code will be adopted and adhered to throughout the world. reer bne dee ml 7. Whilst calling for an international code of Practice, the IFJ is also working on the possibility of a generalised insurance scheme for journalists. International Code of Practice for the Safe Conduct of Journalism This Code, which should be further elaborated and discussed by all media professional organisations, should be based on the following minimum demands. 1. Media organisations and journalists should press Governments to support the right of journalists to gather, produce and disseminate information without interference and to insist on secure and safe conditions for media staff to carry out their work. 2. Media organisations and journalists should agree the following minimum standards to provide a framework for safety for journalists working on dangerous assignments: a) that all journalists and media staff are properly equipped for all assignments including the provision of first- aid materials, communication tools, adequate transport facilities and, where necessary, protective clothing; fre b) that all media organisations and governments provide risk- awareness training for staff involved in or likely to be involved in assignments where dangerous conditions prevail or may be reasonably expected; c) that media organisations provide social protection for all staff engaged in journalistic activity outside the normal place of work including life insurance; Apart from ovid d) that media organisations provide free of charge medical treatment and health care, including recuperation and convalescence, for journalists and media staff who are the victims of injury or illness as a result of their work outside the normal place of work; memora e) that media organisations recognise the need to protect freelance or part- time employees, often employed locally. These staff members must receive, on an equal elsbasis, the same social protection and access to training and equipment as that made available to full- employed staff. by the UN, under it' Casework and Protests yo tor to alus) on 200 1. These are handled both at the Secretariat and in the regional offices and range from those making applications to the Safety Fund through to individuals who turn up on the doorstep. Human 4 2. Often we are dealing with journalists who have fled their countries or are still there but fear for their own or their family's safety. In the case of exiles and refugees we often ask member unions to assist these journalists in situ. Those who remain in their countries may be the subject of protests and/ or full scale campaigns depending on the situation. 3. From October 1995- January 1998 the IFJ had protested to more than 60 governments throughout the world on attacks against journalists ranging from spurious charges of defamation to assassinations and imprisonments. 4. IFJ protests are initiated through different channels. Most often a journalist or a journalist's friend may contact us directly, an organisation may ask us to react or an IFJ member union may get in touch. 5. We are always ready to react, but also try to research cases thoroughly. This research would be impossible without assistance from member unions. Unfortunately it is not always easy to get in touch with members to clarify their requests or discuss requests from other sources. Particular difficulties have arisen when urgent information has been required and no one at a union can be reached. 6. In order to speed up reaction time and to prevent confusion, member unions who submit requests for action are asked to provide the following information: 10 lion plan Facts of the case S - name and nature of journalist's work reason for concern пок noinu admom to sigmaxs lsnit AED - how it is linked to their profession - what steps the union has taken . How you want the IFJ to react, including, where appropriate, details of who protests should be sent to and their fax numbers. How Details of person to contact in the union for clarification. 7. Help from member unions is essential to make sure that the information we have is accurate and reliable, and therefore that our protests are effective. 8. Protest letters, one form of reaction, are always put on the IFJ Website and are distributed through the International Freedom of Expression eXchange( IFEX), and sent to UNESCO, the Council of Europe, the World Association of Newspapers( where it does not involve an industrial dispute), and the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions. Member unions in the countries concerned receive copies of the letters and often publicise them through national media. 9. As a rule, protests are written on behalf of the entire membership and one letter is sent. However, in certain circumstances it is necessary to exert special pressure and Member 5 2 Unions are asked by the Secretariat to react directly and send individual letters. This happens only a few times a year. If action is required on behalf of members, they will receive a briefing note explaining matters. nomutia 10. Examples of requests for action include the campaign to free Christine Anyanwu, Ben Charles Obi, George Mbah and Kunle Ajibade, four Nigerian journalists sentenced to life imprisonment commuted to 15 years- for alleged involvement in supposed coup. Member unions reacted at the time of the convictions and again on the second anniversary which took place a few months before the Commonwealth Heads of Government met in Edinburgh. The four journalists are still in prison, there are serious concerns about their health. In particular Christine Anyanwu needs specialised treatment to her eyes which is only available outside the country. Without this treatment she may lose her sight. The medical problems of all four have been caused or exacerbated as a result of the conditions they are being held in. 11. Another case where member unions reacted is that of the libel trial of Viktor Ivancic, editor in chief of Feral Tribune and Marinko Culic, a journalist with the paper. They were charged with making' defamatory and insulting statements' about President Tudjman. Ultimately, the two were acquitted but the acquittal was overruled by the Supreme Court and they are currently awaiting a new trial on the same charges. 12. The IFJ actions around Feral and other attacks on media in Croatia definitely influenced the conditions which were imposed on Croatia in relation to its request to join the Council of Europe. vide 13. A final example of member union reaction was in the case of the murder of Argentinian photo journalist José Luis Cabezas. Not only was Cabezas murdered as a result of his reporting but those who asked for independent investigations were threatened. These threats have not stopped. In January 1998, journalists involved in a call for justice on the anniversary of the murder received death threats. 14. The demands of the communications workers have been supported by the vast majority of the Argentine people, who have joined journalists in their calls for an explanation of the crime, not only to put an end to the culture of violence, but also to fight corruption and impunity. The IFJ's member union in Argentina, FATPREN, has a run a campaign throughout the country under the slogans' Cabezas Will Not be Forgotten' and' There is no Democracy Without Justice'. 15. The IFJ Conference in Bilbao in May 1996( see Part Two) adopted a statement calling for the guilty parties to be found and punished, not only those who carried out the murder, but also those who ordered it. Other forms of IFJ protest action include press releases, press conferences, campaigns, demonstrations and appeals to international institutions. hexs of 6 25 PART ON Appendix 1. Execut Campaigns IFJ Exe ative Committee 1. The IFJ ran campaigns on particular issues, asking member unions to undertake activities or write letters of support. 2. One of the campaigns that many members responded to was the campaign for the release of the three colleagues imprisoned in Indonesia. Ahmed Taufik, Eko Maryadi and Danang K Wardoyo were only released after they had served the necessary part of their sentences under Indonesian law. Both Taufik and Maryadi have to meet parole conditions until March 1999. On his release Ahmed Taufik specifically thanked the IFJ and its member Vic unions for their actions. 3. As a member of the International Freedom of Expression exchange, the IFJ signed up to various joint actions. These included actions on Nigeria, Peru and Indonesia. There are only a few joint actions each year. 4. All of this work requires constant access to up to date information which our members are well placed to provide. I hope the data and the case referrals will continue to come in. 5. In 1997 the IFJ sent a written submission to the UN Commission on Human Rights and the Human Rights Officer made an oral submission to the Commission. Similar actions are planned for 1998. Project Offices Algeria Tason ow bri 1. The IFJ Human Rights Officer serves as a liaison point for the IFJ's Media Solidarity Centre in Algeria. This report will not cover the activities of the Centre since these are Res dealt with in the Centre's annual report. The report adequately deals with the issue of the postcard campaign which had to be aborted. Live по There are also reports on the current situation for media in Algeria which will be given to Congress. The only comments which need to be made here are that it is clear that there is still a need for support to Algerian journalists both inside and outside of the country. IFJ member unions should also remember that the Centre is there to provide them with information directly and that it is not necessary to go through the Secretariat Obsfirst. Former Yugoslavia M 2. The IFJ Human Rights Officer deals with the IFJ/ FIEJ Co- ordinating Centre for Independent Media of the Balkan Region. The human rights situation for media, even after the peace process, remains precarious. In particular, the lack of regulatory 7 frameworks or proper legislation in various media fields makes it easy for the authorities to violate journalists' rights. There continue to be direct attacks on individuals, such as arrests and assaults or the 10 confiscation of material. Work continues in the field of monitoring and protecting journalists' rights. World Press Freedom Day 1997 Member 1 May is World Press Freedom Day and every year the IFJ asks it's member unions for information on the activities they have undertaken for the day. These details are then compiled and distributed to those requesting information. Suggestions for activities are also sent to member unions and they are requested to consider raising money for the Safety Fund on that day. A C 23 May is an ideal opportunity for the profession to communicate with the public about the importance of the profession in a society. It can be used to dispel certain negative images and to demonstrate the positive influence of the free flow of information to communities. Member unions can always ask the Secretariat for information or suggestions. Conclusion due. The requests for assistance, support and information which continue to come in speak volumes for the continued need for the IFJ to be active in the field of human rights and the defence of press freedom. The unique approach of this organisation, which is a professional representative body, is essential to the world fight against dictatorship, censorship and oppression. Our strength lies in the fact that we do not defend only one type of press freedom, according to a single self defined mandate. We defend journalists, on behalf of journalists, and we provide information on the same basis. This strength should not be underestimated and cannot be undermined. As long as journalists are killed, imprisoned, assaulted and curtailed, the voice of the profession must be heard. It is up to member unions to ensure that voice is loud and clear. mu er but institutions press com not stine gndenbrodemonstr 1901 oddiw alseb tsoo agi ham or to sibe sbal 2500 sos nave sibom not noidsutia andgn namun adT noigonal Votalugon To lost od sluiting nl phonsoon as 80 W World E= CEE Ebros Ce ASMB PART ONE, Appendix 1. Executive Committee Attendance Attendance at IFJ Executive Committee Meetings NAMES Possible attendance Actual attendance Date President Jens Linde 6 6 Senior Vice- President Chris Warren 6 5 SI April Vice- President Carlos A de Almeida 6 5 29 Vice- President Gustl Glattfelder 6 5 30 Advisers José A Leon Aybar(*) 6 Mohamed Ben Salah 6 Houda Bouchaib 6 9-12 17-19 19 Diis Boehn 6 Jake Ecclestone 6 Sara Friedman 6 Mario Guastoni 6 2650 6356 28 23: Chantale Larouche 6 3 Connie Molussi(**) 1 1 Seh- Yong Lee 6 5 Roberto Mejia Alarcon 6 Yoshi Okuda 6 Natasa Pirc 6 565 Juan Antonio Prieto 6 Hans Verploeg 12 Tony Wilton 6 66 62 5 15 Reserve Advisers Hari Adhikari(***) 1 1 Yaacob Assal 1 0 19 Alexander B- Altempergen 4 0 Janos Berenyi 4 0 Guillermo Pagan Solorzano 3 Antonio Velado Rodas 1 1 0 3.5 General Secretary Observers Aidan White 6 Linda Foley 4 63 5-8 Marika Sboros 4 3 17 22 Aug * José Alberto Leon Aybar has been removed from the union's leadership. The Dominican union( SNTP) withdrew support for his work within the IFJ Executive Committee. Connie Molussi( South Africa) resigned from his position at the Executive Committee ( September 1995). ** *** Hari Adhikari withdrew from the Executive Committee, his union having not accepted to support his candidature at Congress( May 1995) sonaban A sonimmoovitusex.I zibnoqqA MOT frame sonsbrishA kes it easy for the confiscation egnites M esttimmo evitu sidizzo I sa in the field of monitoring and proloca 23MA compiled sent to obaid enel fab Ahcola These rausing money a (*) isdyA nos.I.A saol a E Member Conclusion E yo def The the wo the fact mandate We Th 0 disdeyo abych inoteru (**) izauloM sinno suggestions, a organisatio sbux 20Y 12 oinse idbAnal 91925 sd zonel € 102 om A It is by to me to member undons to ensure that vo E velo sbni 201002 solis M 27999200 nesinimo sf.qidansbesla'noinu art mont bevome need asd sdyA nos. I ansdiA 920l settimmo svitusex3 181 sds mirtiy show zid not hoqquz wsibdii( 4TM2) noinu estimme svituosx site noisizoq aid mon bengias( sonA duo2) iazuloM sinno ( 2001 sdms1q52) of botqoos ton gnivad noinu zid settimmo svituosx or mont webdiw helidbA haH ( 2001 v& M) 220gno is 10bibneo aid noqque W= E= World Europe CEE= Central& Eastern AF= Europe Africa AS= ME= = Asia Middle East Date Theme 1995 PART ONE/ Appendix 2 List of Activities 1995- 1998 IFJ HEADQUARTERS' MAJOR ACTIVITIES 1995- 1998 April 29 229 W 30 E < ய IFJ Executive Committee EFJ( IFJ) Annual General Meeting May 1-4 IFJ 22nd World Congress International Press Freedom Day Activity Place Santander Santander 35 5 9-12 E 17-19 19 WWWWWW Santander IFJ Executive Committee meeting+ Media for Democracy Review Conference ETUC Congress Brussels ICFTU Executive Board Brussels IFEX Annual Meeting London 23 W NVJ Activities 26 E 29-31 CEE Panhellenic Federation of Journalists' Unions 1st Ordinary Conference Central and Eastern Europe Forum Amsterdam Athens Leipzig June 6 00 6-7 8 9 681 7 WWW W UNESCO meeting: Propaganda inciting to Genocide Broadcasting ILO Conference Paris Geneva ITSS General Conference W ICEMU meeting E Council of Europe Conference 12-13 W 12 W 14-19 CEE Croatian Union of Journalists' Congress 15 W UNESCO meeting with Director General 16 19 23 24-28 July 3-5 WWE Racism and Xenophobia Media Conference UNESCO: Preparatory meeting for the launching of Training Centre for Palestinian Journalists European Journalism Centre Joint Board of Directors Meeting AF Maghreb Tour Algeria and Tunisia Danish Media Cttee and UNESCO Conf:" Media Concentration: Transparency, Access and Pluralism" Swedish Journalists' Union Activities Geneva Les Sciernes Strasbourg Copenhagen Stockholm Porec Paris Amsterdam Paris Maastricht Algiers, Tunis 445 4 5 5-6 13 E 14 17 WEEWEE E International Round Table on Cultural and Educational Role of Public Broadcasting ETUC meeting, and European Works Council meeting Public Hearing on Access to Information Unesco Projects Meeting Information Society Forum( Europe) Council of Europe and IFJ meeting on European Prize, Racism and Xenophobia Information Society Meeting AS Meeting with Hong Kong Journalists' Association Paris Brussels Brussels Avignon( F) Hong Kong Paris Brussels Luxembourg 22-23 Aug 29 29 E ETUC Social Dialogue meeting Brussels Date Theme Activity Place W 4-5 4-8 8 11 11 12 15-17 CEE 18 W 18-20 AS 20 W 22 E Sept 1 20 WWWWEEE m: IFJ Administrative Committee meeting IMRAX Working Group meeting WIPO meeting- Berne Protocol Discussion Telematics Conference:" Intellectual Property Rights, the Infobahn and the labour Movement" Public Broadcasting for a Multicultural Europe Conference Information Society Forum Working Group: Cultural Dimension and Future of the Media Information Society Forum: Basic Social and Democratic Values in the Virtual Community Regional Broadcasting System in Europe and the Role of Journalists conference Deutscher Journalisten Verband Congress Asia Workshop on Information Society UNESCO Media and Pluralism Consultative Committee 3rd meeting FIEJ- EBU- EJTA- EJC meeting on Training Co- ordination meeting with Central European Associations RA Brussels BA Brussels 3M Geneva Manchester Dusseldorf Brussels Brussels Chania-Crete Baden Baden Singapore Paris 23-24 E EFJ( IFJ) Steering Committee meeting 28 W IFJ Media Prize( racism) 29 AS Indonesia Journalists' Summit- UNESCO Oct 3 5 5-6 6 EWWE Media Law Seminar- Article XIX 19 Media Users' Advisory Council 08 Maastricht Maastricht Brussels ysC mob Strasbourg Paris UTB Media in the service of society: a European Campaign in defence of PSB Conference Discussion with French IFJ unions- SNJ, FO, CFDT Brussels Paris 2-5 nu elailemud to noisebolell Bratislava lent Brussels 88 9 W IFJ Officers meeting with NUJ 10 CEE Belgrade visit to Independent Media 10-12 W 12 CEE 17 E Norway- Sweden discussions with Affiliates Co- operation and assistance in the media sector meeting for CEE countries ETUC, Works Council Directive Conference 17-21 W The Newspaper Guild International Executive Board AFL- CIO Convention IFEX meeting 20-23 AF IFJ mission to Algeria 22-23 W IG Medien Congress 23 27 30 8 ས EWE Nordic Conference on Racism and Xenophobia, Finland ah EU: Steering Committee for Equal Opportunities in Broadcasting Reuters Employee Forum Working Group( NUJ) London Belgrade Oslo, Stockolm Strasbourg Brussels Washington New York Ottawa Algiers Bielefeld( D) Brussels Espoo London Nov ફ્રી 8 00 E 9 SIMI Info 2000, Conference on ECOSOC( Europe) W Meeting UNESCO/ IFJ Relations 11-12 CEE 4th IFJ/ FIEJ Round Table meeting for independent media in the Balkans 13-14 E EU Information Society meeting 18-20 Winex IFJ Executive Committee meeting 20-22 AS 19-21 E 23-24 E 27 27 30 ΣΠΣΜ: m Asia Regional Conference Seminar on Ethics, Censorship, Freedom of expression and Respect of the citizen Brussels Paris Ljubljana Brussels Hong Kong Hong Kong Cyprus Council of Europe meeting on Media and Conflict W ICFTU Human Rights Committee meeting Eno EJC Board of Directors meeting Zagreb Brussels Maastricht W FES meeting to discuss IFJ Project Programme 1996 Bonn Dec 1-2 W 3 MM NUJ Congress W EFJ/ IFJ Freelance Working Party London Amsterdam Date Theme 7-9 11 12 16 18 WEWWE 268 W 21 W 1996 Activity Place ICEMU meeting and Isetu/ Fistav Congress ETUC meeting on Racism and Migration Meeting with Swedish International Development Agency EFJ AREG meeting on Authors' Rights Campaign Meeting at ETUC on Multi Media Revolution Press Conference and IFJ Report on Journalists killed Washington Brussels Stockholm Brussels Brussels Brussels Jan 4-5 W ITSS General Conference Geneva 6-11 ME 11 E 18 W 19-23 AF Algeria Mission 20 2228 F E EFJ( IFJ) Steering Committee meeting UNESCO Conference on Promoting Independent Media, Yemen EU Information Society Forum, Steering Committee CFDT Conference:" Qui est journaliste aujourd'hui?" Sanaa Brussels Paris Algiers Brussels 24 W 25 W 30 E MMM IPDC meeting at UNESCO to discuss Media Projects Information Society Forum Plenary Session Paris Brussels European Media Institute Meeting to discuss EFJ Relations Duisburg( D) Feb 519 E ETUC Conference on European Works Council 7 W Meeting with French IFJ unions and Unesco( Modoux) W 10-12 AF Preparatory meeting for the Authors' Rights conference of 22-23 March Algeria Mission Brussels Paris Copenhagen Algiers March 4 AF 66 6-7 E UNESCO Crisis Meeting on Algeria EBU seminar on Information Society Paris Brussels 6-8 CEE Slovenia and Hungary Activities with IFJ Affiliates Ljub, Budap. 8 W Meeting of Jury for IFJPrize Brussels 11-12 E 15 E 18 18 W 21 E 21 22 27-29 E MMMMMMMM Information Society Forum Steering Committee Brussels " Europe des citoyens dans l'Information", meeting organised by FNSI, Italy Turin W EFJ( IFJ) Broadcasting Working Party Brussels IFJ Administrative Committee meeting Brussels European Media Forum- IFJPrize Award Strasbourg W EFJ( IFJ) Authors' Rights Expert Group meeting Brussels Brussels W Information Society Forum Meeting Seminar on European Private Broadcasting Companies Milano April 3 W 14-16 11-14 W AS Unesco Regional Conference in Europe: Meeting of Consultative Committee Japan Mission Paris Tokyo 12 W Conference on Trade Union development Co- operation in Asia and Pacific Insurance scheme for journalists Meeting Seoul London 14-16 CEE Council of Europe and Slovenia seminar on The Right to Privacy Portoroz 25 E European Parliament seminar:" Free speech- Free Media: Rights under Threat" Brussels 26 CEE Violence in Media and Ethics Conference, Council of Europe Strasbourg 30-2/ 5 CEE IFJ- ICFTU mission to Bosnia Sarajevo May 3 W Unesco World Press Freedom Day 8 W Information Society Forum Steering Committee Paris Brussels Date Theme Activity A Place 9 E 10-11 EFJ( IFJ) Steering Committee meeting EFJ( IFJ) Annual General Meeting( AGM) 10-11 10-12 W 22-23 24 122285 W 25-26 MMMMMMMMM Warb IFEX Annual Meeting IMRAX Conference W Study Tour in Toronto W IFJ Meeting: International Technology Strategies IFJ Executive Ciommittee meeting W Information Society Working meeting 29 E Meeting to establish IFJ/ Reportage 30 E Information Society Working Group meeting 31 W DJV Activities June Cyprus Cyprus Toronto London Toronto Montreal Montreal S Brussels Amsterdam Brussels Bonn 132 37 10 E 12 E 15 E 24 24-29 26 27-28 E 29 ヨヨヨ M ヨヨヨヨ M W Meetings in London: NUJ, BBC, Commonwealth Publishers London Information Society Steering Committee Meeting at EJC on Training of Journalists EFJ( IFJ) Authors Rights Expert Group Meeting Maastricht er Brussels Paris E IFJ Broadcast Expert Group Meeting Brussels W ICFTU 16th World Congress Brussels E Information Society Forum, Plenary Session Brussels " Information Society and Democracy": Access to Public Information conference onference Stockholm EFJ( IFJ) Steering Committee meeting Brussels E July 2 CEE Bosnia: Governing Body of OBN TV Network 4-5 AS NIPPORO Congress, Japan 9 9 mm E Information Society Forum Steering Committee E 10 W 10-11 CEE Bosnia Activities 16-17 W 20-24 W Labour Telematic Centre Training Programme 25 E European Media Institute meeting 28-29 AF Visit and discussions with IFJ unions in South Africa 31 W 30 ME Meeting with NUJ CLT Works Council meeting EU Advisory Group of Experts on Year Against Racism ICFTU Media Working Group Trade Union Workshop, Regional Information Society Policy Brussels Tokyo Brussels Brussels Brussels Sarajevo Brussels Manchester Dusselsdorf Jobourg London Luxembourg Aug 16-17 CEE Bosnia: OBN meeting 27-28 27-29 W CEE Bosnia: OBN meeting with IFJ Affiliates 30 5MM W UNICEF Conference: Media and Commercial and Sexual Exploitation of Children Meeting with LO/ TCO Sarajevo Sarajevo Stockholm YS Stockholm Sept 4 CEE Meeting with EBU in Geneva 11 W IMRAX Working Group meeting 17 CEE Unesco Consultative meeting Re: Conference on European Media( Sofia) 19-20 CEE OBN meeting and Discussions with IFJ Affiliates 2222 EWWE CLT- Works Council meeting NUJ Discussion on IFJ Relations 25-29 W IFJ Administrative Committee meeting Information Society 2000: Experts meeting Web training and contacts with Human Rights Organisations Geneva Brussels Paris Sarajevo Luxembourg London Brussels Brussels London Date Theme 28 29-30 30-1 Oct WWE Activity A EFJ( IFJ) Authors Rights Experts Group meeting ILO meeting on Trade union Journalism European Union Conference on" Social Aspects of the Information Society" Place Brussels Budapest Dublin 44 CEE CEE 5-14 LA Governing Body Council/ OBN Project( Bosnia) Annual meeting on Central and Eastern Europe Media, Council of Europe IFJ General Secretary visit to Latin America: 1. Venezuela; 2. Brasil; 3. Paraguay; 4. Argentina; 5. Perú Brussels Strasbourg 7-8 W " The Child and the media"- United Nations Committee on the rights of the child 14 W 15 W 19 20 21 22 22 EEW ICEMU meeting PTTI Meeting on multinationals in telecommunications EFJ/ IFJ Steering Committee Meeting EFJ/ IFJ Freelance Working Party Meeting Information Society Forum( EU)/ Plenary Session Information Society Forum( EU)/ Meeting of all working groups W Advisory Group Meeting in the framework of the Anti Racism Year( EU), Lat America Geneva Brussels Brussels Brussels Brussels Brussels Brussels Brussels Nov 4-6 CEE IFJ General Secretary visit to Poland 7-9 8-9 10 11 14 15 15-16 EMEEWEE Discussion with IFJ German and Austrian affiliates Labour Telematic Centre, discussion on JETSTREAM project " Responsibility in the new media landscape" Forum, by the European Television and Film Forum Conference on" Authors' Rights and their Management in the Information Society" Dublin Bonn Warsaw Amsterdam IFJ- FES meeting to discuss projects for 1997 EBU Social Dialogue, Authors' Rights Seminar( EBU, EFJ( IFJ), Mei), Manchester Bonn EU Seminar on Information Society( to launch IRISI projects) 16-17 AS Seminar on Media Union Solidarity in North East Asia 18 E 19 CEE 19 E European Journalism Centre- Board of Directors's Meeting Co- ordination Meeting of Training Activities in Central and Eastern Europe 75th Anniversary of the Finnish Union of Journalists Brussels Poitiers( F) Taipei Bologna Bologna( 1) Helsinki 21-22 W UN World Television Forum Debate on Future Media Policy 22-24 W IFJ Executive Committee meeting New York Ljubljana 25 CEE Governing Body Council meeting on TV- IN Project( Bosnia) Brussels 26-27 CEE Seminar on" Joumalists in the hot spots", Russia Rostov 28-29 AF Seminar on Trade Union Development, East Africa 29 CEE 30 E EP Meeting on Media Assistance and Devipt in the Republics and Territories of the Former Yugoslavia Course on" Communication and Information Markets( Mei, IGF, PTTI and EFJ) Maputo Brussels Alverscott Dec Brussels 33 E CEE Information Society Forum, Steering Committee UNESCO Consultative meeting Paris 4-7 CEE TV- IN( Bosnia) Project Meetings with IFJ Affiliates Sarajevo 10 11 12 13 17 ய ய ய ய ய E IFJ- NUJ discussion on EFJ activities and Information Society projects London E Information Society Forum- Working Group Meeting Brussels E EFJ/ IFJ Press Conference on Authors Rights in Information Society Brussels E European Union Advisory Group Meeting, European Year Against Racism Brussels E EU/ INFO 2000 Senior Experts Group meeting Brussels wor 1997 Jan 7 E 15 CEE IFJ, Publishers and Broadcasters meeting on European Year against Racism UNESCO Consultative Committee Brussels Paris Date Theme Activity A Place 15 E 16-23 CEE Audit of TV- IN, Bosnia 17-18 CEE 17-19 CEE 20 W 21 24 24-25 26 26 27-29 30 30-31 30-2/ 2 EECWWWEEE MUSENET Projects Partners' Discussion Roundtable on Media Freedom and Legislation( Phare programme) 5th Roundtable of the Ljubljana IFJ- FIEJ Centre on" Post Dayton Illusions" ICFTU/ ITS Information Technology Meeting, IFJ meeting with the Deutscher Joumalisten Verband Brussels BS Sarajevo E- es Bucarest 1-05 Zagreb Brussels Information meeting of European Social Partners CEE MFD Seminar on Ethics in Romania IFJ Administrative Committee meeting( morning) Pre- meeting of the Workers' Group to the ILO Symposium ILO Symposium on Multimedia Convergence E la Course on" Trends overview: Information Society Forum, unions positions etc." Launching Conference of the European Year Against Racism North/ Souht Centre/ Press Forum on Press Freedom in the Mediterranean countries Bonn Brussels Romania Geneva Geneva Geneva Brussels Den Haag Marseille Feb 46 6-7 6-7 7 7 8 9 17 Joint Committee meeting on Telecoms and cConvergence WWW European Works Council Conference on the EU Directive( AFL- CIO) ITSS General Conference, Washington Reporting Diversity, Meeting of Project Partners W Independent Experts of the European Year Against Racism meeting WEEE Symposium on" The Price of Democracy" world- wide EFJ( IFJ), Imprimatur project meeting EFJ( IFJ), Authors' Rights Experts Group Meeting SS SS Washington Washington Boston Brussels Scheveningen Brussels Brussels Brussels 19 AF Press Conference on IFJ Algeria Campaign Brussels 2222 21-22 CEE Editorial Independence Seminar Budapest E 24 W 24 E 25 E ய யய EFJ( IFJ) Steering Committee meeting Brussels IFJ Prize(" A celebration of tolerance in joumalism") Meeting of the Jury Brussels Information Society Forum- Working Group Meeting Lisbon Information Society Forum- Promotion Day Lisbon 25 CEE Governing Council Meeting of OBN- TV Bosnia Brussels et 26 W IFJ- EBU- ENPA Social Dialogue meeting Brussels 26-28 W IFJ Media Ethics Seminar, West Africa Ghana 27 E Information Society Forum, Steering Committee Köln 27-1/ 3 W visit to IFJ/ FIEJ Co- ordinating Centre for financial audit Ljubljana March 3-9 CEE 6-8 CEE Visit to Belgrade, Zagreb, Sarajevo- Meetings with IFJ Affiliates Seminar on Ethics and Professionalism in Media of Bosnia- Herzegovina Sarajevo 5 506 CEE Unesco Consultative meeting 10 10 11 13 14 EWEWEW Information Society Developments Meeting with Swedish International Development Agency Information Society Forum, Plenary Session Symposium:" Child Exploitation and the Media" " Authors' Rights and New Technologies" meeting at SNJ IFJ Prize. Meeting of the Jury 15-16 E EFJ/ IFJ Freelance Experts Group( FREG) meeting 17-18 W ICEMU activities: meeting with CWU( Communications Workers' Union), FIA, NUJ 18 CEE OBN Steering Committee meeting 20 W IMRAX meeting 21 21 E Presentation of IFJ Prize+ European Media Forum 22-23 CEE Reporting Diversity- Journalist Working Group meeting 25 W Unesco meeting on Projects world- wide Paris Brussels Stockholm München London Paris Brussels London London Brussels Strasbourg Strasbourg Budapest Paris Date Theme Activity Place 26-28 W UN Commission on Human Rights Geneva April 2-3 E 2 CEE OHR meeting ON TV- IN, Bosnia 7-8 W 8-9 W LO- TCO meeting on IFJ projects 1997-1998 10 E 11-13 CEE 14 18 WW 20-22 AF Conference on Publishing and Teleworking ILO Seminar for International Trade Secretariats on Child Labour EC Information Technology Conference Ljubljana office, Meetings with IFJ Affiliates UNESCO: Working Group on Committee on the Right of the Child Press Conference in preparation of the Bilbao Conference Algeria Mission Lille Ljubljana Paris Bilbao Brussels Brussels Geneva Stockholm Algiers 23 25 25-26 28 May 2-4 23 ய ய ய ய E Information Society Forum Working Group meeting Brussels E European Year against racism meeting of independent experts Brussles E EFJ/ IFJ Access to Information in European Countries, seminar Brussels E " Media in a Pan- European Perspective", Group of specialists, Council of Europe Strasbourg MW " Prime Time for Tolerance" IFJ Conference on Racism World Press Freedom Day 7 CEE Meeting with Council of Europe on Ljubljana Centre and Project activities Bilbao Bilbao Strasbourg 9-11 W IFJ Executive Committee meeting Brussels 12 mi E European Journalism Centre( EJC) Board meeting Maastricht 13 CEE OBN Bosnia TV Steering Committee meeting Brussels 15 E Information Society Forum meeting Brussels 16 W UN Committee of the Child rights and Media meeting Geneva 23 27 29 22 2222 CEE Audiovisual Landscape in Central and Eastern Europe Lyon CEE Trade Union of Croatian Journalists Conference on" Journalists between the Public Duty and Political Pressure" Zagreb 24-29 AF visit to Kenya and Tanzania Nairobi, Dar 26-28 31 mimimim: E NUJ visit to Brussels; conference on" Europe: the Challenge for Trade Unions" Brussels E Musenet management meeting Brussels E Meeting with European Publishers Brussels E EFJ Authors' Rights Experts Group( AREG) meeting Brussels EWEE June 3 4 3456 Meeting with European Publishers ITSS Interim meeting EFJ/ IFJ Steering Committee meeting EFJ/ IFJ" Journalism in Europe's new Information Landscape" conference Brussels Geneva Brussels Brussels Brussels Multi Media Rights Clearance Systems( MMRCS) Steering Committee meeting Bosnia TV donors meeting 7-8 E EFJ/ IFJ Annual General Meeting 9 CEE UNESCO Consultative meeting 10-11 W MEI 3rd International Broadcasting Trade Unionists' Conference 12 E 12 CEE 16-20 W The Newspaper Guild Convention 18-21 W " Sports, Media and Civil Society" conference 23-24 23 25 ய ய ய ய E Musenet meeting E Meeting with European Publishers E EFJ/ MEI- EC Pleanry meeting on Social Dialogue in Media Sector E Information Society Working meeting 25 July Paris Geneva Luxembourg Brussels Puerto Rico Vingsted( DK) Manchester Brussels Brussels Paris Date Theme Activity A Place 1-3 W 5 E 9 E 10-11 W MMMM Meeting with International Institute on Electoral Assistance Stockholm s- as EFJ/ IFJ Steering Committee meeting Brussels EFJ( IFJ)/ ENPA- Social Dialogue with European Publishers- Media Ethics and Politics conference Brussels IFJ/ ENPA/ EBU seminar on Media and the Challenge of Intolerance Brussels 22 W NUJ Meeting London 23 CEE Bosnia TV Governing Council meeting Brussels 25-26 AF MFD Reporting Ethnicity seminar, Botswana Gaborone 27-28 AF Meetings with IFJ unions in South Africa Jobourg 29 E B Social Dialogue meeting Brussels 31-1 CEE CIS meeting, Russia Moscow Aug 81 7-9 AF MFD Reporting Ethnicity seminar, East Africa Mauritius Sept 4 CEE Bosnia TV Steering Committee 7 8-9 9-14 11-13 TWEEE 4569 CEE AF 15 15-17 Meetings with WTO and WIPO AREG meeting Preparatory meeting for Freelance Conference ETUC" The Future of the European Sectoral Social Dialogue", conference Unesco Regional Seminar on Promoting Independent& Pluralistic Media in CEE MFD Africa Election Coverage Training Seminar, East Africa Wanted IFJ Administrative Committee ME Group of Specialists on Media Law and Human Rights, Council of Europe Sarajevo Geneva Brussels Helsinki Helsinki Sofia Nairobi Brussels 15-17 LA XIXth National Congress of Asociación Nacional del Perú 17 18 18-23 23-25 24 25 26-27 29 29 222 52 2-3 3 EEREEEEEE AS 30 13 Oct ETUC, Steering Committee European Copyright User Platform Steering Group India: seminars and meetings in Delhi, Calcutta and Hyderabad, with NUJI and IJU Danish EBU, seminar MMRCS Steering Committee meeting Bosnia TV meeting EFJ Authors' Rights conference on Collecting Systems Cooperation& Assistance in Media Sector for Central and Eastern Europe Infonet meeting( Trade Union Telematic Network)- European Commission Information Society Forum meeting Strasbourg Cusco Luxbg London SS India ES Warsaw Luxbg Vienna Brussels Strasbourg Brussels Brussels CEE EC/ EP Evaluation of the Phare- Tacis Democracy Programme Bru E Round table on New Information Technologies about Rome 3-4 CEE 6 W Lithuanian Union of Journalists seminar: Code of Ethics: from Paper to Practice ICEMU meeting IN United States Vilnius NYC 7-9 AF MFD Africa: Information Policy seminar Niamey, 10-11 SAINFO: Media in the democratic Process seminar Niger 9-10 Edme 8-11 E Third EU/ CEEC Information Society Forum meeting SNJ Congress Brussels Troies 13-16 AFone MFD Africa: Human Rights Reporting National Seminar Addis 13-14 ME Visit to National Federation of Israel Journalists Israel 15-18 14 E Trade Union Developments seminars in Gaza, Hebron- Ramallah, Naplouze Information Society Forum meeting Palestine Brussels 16-17 E ETUC Executive Committee meeting Brussels 17-20 20-21 21 CEE W EFJ/ MEI Central and Eastern Europe Media Conference on Broadcasting Research for HR handbook Budapest London W IFJ Media, Ethics and Photography preparatory meeting London Date Theme Activity Place PREBER 90 22 E 22-23 CEE 23 E 24 CEE 24-26 W 27-30 W European Parliament's Cinema and audiovisual Intergroup Bosnia TV Governing Council meeting MUSENET Management Committee Slovak Syndicate of Journalists Congress EXCOM(+ Admin Com 24 Oct am) Child labour meeting Strasbourg Brussels Brussels Bratislava Brussels Oslo 28-30 CEE Belarus seminar on The Rights and Responsibilities of Jists in Russia and CIS Minsk 21 Oct 12 Nov: UNESCO General Conference Nov Paris 3-4 4-7 6-8 6-8 7 8-10 9 13-15 14-15 17 ww S யயயயயயயய 47 3345 E UNESCO General Conference( 21 Oct- 12 Nov) Halle( D) E DJV Congress Recife W Visit to Brazil( Congress preparation) E UNESCO General Conference( Communications and Information Commission) Paris European Institute for the Media Forum Lisbon " Ethnic Minorities in Public Broadcasting" congress of European Ethnic Broadcasting Association " TULIP: Trade Union Leaming Project" ETUCO/ SMILE Millstatt( A) Brussels ' Information bridges across European regions' International Forum Florence Florence EFJ Steering Committee Tours( F) SNJ- CGT Congress CEE 18-20 CEE Media in a Democratic Society Seminar 19 21 21-23 26-27 EVE E W IFJ seminar on Access to Information Technologies BHJU third international symposium on" Democracy- Media in Multi- ethnical Environments" European Journalism Centre Board of Directors meeting Association des journalistes luxembourgeois: Symposium sur les nouveaux métiers de l'information Labour and Society International meeting EFJ Freelance Conference: Status of the Freelances in Europe Maastricht Moscow Luxembourg London Copenhagen Windhoek Sarajevo Dec 1 2 E 4-5 E 9 E 11-12 12 13 16 mmmmmmm: Σ Meeting with FES to discuss IFJ Projects 1998 Bonn SNJ- CGT seminar on" Traitement des banlieues et émigration" ETUC Executive Committee meeting JUADN seminar in preparation of the European Ministerial Conference of Thessaloniki Paris Brussels Athens Thessaloniki E 5th European Ministerial Conference on Mass Media Policy( CoE) Brussels E AREG/ ENPA meeting E EFJ AREG meeting+ experts conference on Copyright in the IS: social implications for journalists E " The Right to Privacy", Council of Europe Hearing Paris Brussels 23 W Press conference and report on IFJ killed list 1998 Jan 90 6 8-9 EW Reportage meeting_ Preparation of anti- racism Magazine ITSS General Conference London Stockholm 10 Second meeting of Global Labour Institute Stockholm 12 E 13 13 ヨヨヨ MultiMedia Rights Clearance Systems, European Commission E Info2000 Information Day Luxembourg Luxembourg E Information Society Forum: Task Force on the Convergence of the telecommunications, Media& Brussels Information Technology Sectors 13-14 15 E E 15-16 21 22-23 MOM: m; m European Social Dialogue Online, Training seminar Brussels E ETUC Steering Committee Media and Intra- State Conflict, European Institute for the Media Brussels Köln CEE E Tacis Hearing on Technical Assistance to the Community of Independent States and Mongoia " Media in Focus( Paparazzi, Privacy, Ethics)" EFJ Conference Brussels Den Haag Date Theme Activity A Place 27 30 W Feb 2 AF 2-3 EM Info 2000 Senior Expert Group IMRAX meeting on Racism and Media Brussels Bonn ES 3 5 9 9-10 11-13 13 14 16 18 19 23-26 25-27 26-28 MEWE EWEEEEEEEE Meeting with the European Union to prepare Nigeria Soildarity Project Teleworking and industrial relations, European workshop ICEMU meeting- ITO activities Musenet Management meeting IFJ Prize. Meeting of the Jury Brussels Brussels Brussels Brussels Brussels discussions with IDEA and Swedish International Development Agency Group of Specialists on Media Law and Human Rights meeting SEO/ S) EFJ/ IFJ Authors' Rights meeting- discussion on the European Draft Directive EFJ/ IFJ Steering Committee Stockholm Strasbourg Brussels ( no Brussels ' People First' Information Society and Employment conference, European Commission " Copyright the way through the woods" seminar Brussels London " Towards a Human Information Society", EU Brussels AF WAJA regional Conference" State of the media in West Africa 1997" Dakar NUJ Congress Blackpool National Congress of Sindicato dos Jornalistas Lisbon e March 1-3 3 5-6 WEE " Voyage of Discovery: From Vasco de Gama to the Digital Age" Conference Lisbon EFJ Prize. Meeting of the Jury Brussels ETUC Executive Committee Brussels 12 CEE Bosnia TV Governing Council meeting Brussels 13 W IFJ Administrative Committee meeting que Brussels 16-18 LA Third General Assembly of Panartes, Mexico Cocoyoc 16-18 AS Training Workshop" Elections and the Role of Media", IDEA Stockholm 18-19 E The Information Society Development in the EU: Best Initiatives and Practices for the Future Brussels 17 CEE Presentation of Media Watch Project, Open Society Institute; 834 Ljubljana 18-20 CEE Visit to Bosnian Unions Sarajevo 19-21 20 24-25 26 30-1/ 4 EWWE E FREG meeting; Encounter with MEPS immo svit Brussels Labour Society Institute Board meeting Brussels IPDC 18th Session Organisation of European Media Forum/ Presentation of IFJPrize The Royaumont Process: Reinforcement of Satbility and Good Neighbouring relations in the SouthEastern European Region Brussels Brussels Athens 16 March- 24 Apr: UN Commission on Human Rights( Geneva) April 2-3 po 2-4 2-4 6 6-8 9 18 21-22 23 May EAWWEWEEE ALCS Conference on Moral Rights London AS Korea Sub- regional Seminar:" Journalists Working in the IS: Ensuring Quality of Information" UN Commission of Human Rights Seoul LO/ TCO meeting with IFJ Group Geneva Stockholm European Audiovisual Conference: Challenges and Opportunities of the Digital Age Wex ICEMU meeting Birmingham London EFJ/ IFJ Authors' Rights Experts Group( AREG) Meeting Brussels E' The Citizen and the Global Information Society' ETUC Steering Committee Brussels Brussels 2-7 W XXIII IFJ CONGRESS:" JOURNALISM 2000 NEW PERSPECTIVES- GLOBAL MEDIA, SOCIAL JUSTICE AND THE FIGHT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS" Recife( Brasil) PART ONE, Appendix 3. IFJ Membership IFJ Membership Membership Voting UNION 1996 Differ. 1997 Rights 002 Albania- APJA 250 0 250 0 001 Albania- LAJ 822 822 0 003 Algeria 100 0 100 3 005 Argentina 007 Armenia 010 Australia 9.000 0 9.000 7 883 0 883 0 8 350 0 8 350 7 020 Austria 3 930 0 3 930 6 Belarus- BAJ 202 202 0 030 Belgium 3.000 0 3.000 5 033 Bosnia Herceg.- RBHJ 1940 0 1.940 0 032 Bosnia Herceg.- IUPJ 102 0 102 3 Botswana 40 40 3 036 Brasil 17.000 0 17.000 8 035 Bulgaria Podkrepa - 705 0 705 3 034 Bulgaria BJU 4.800 -1 800 3.000 0 - 037 Burkina Faso 051 Cambodia- KJA 100 0 100 3 240 50 290 0 52 Cambodia- LCJ 1000 1 000 0 040 Canada- FNC 1 500 0 1 500 6 10 041 Canada- TNG 2 200 38 2 238 054 Chad 150 0 150 0 058 Colombia 796 -711 85 0 060 Costa Rica 230 0 230 3 062 Croatia 2 323 0 2 323 5 064 Cyprus 340 0 340 3 066 Czech Republic 3.277 0 3 277 6 070 Denmark 5 800 480 6 280 7 072 Dominican Republic 1800 0 1 800 5 073 Ecuador 1 800 0 1800 0 075 Estonia 700 ΟΙ 700 0 076 Ethiopia 72 0 72 0 079 Fiji 60 0 60 080 Finland 7 278 0 7.278 238 Macedonia 1 197 0 I 197 090 France- CFDT 500 0 500 3705 095 France- CGT 667 0 667 100 France- FO 437 -149 288 105 France- SNJ 1 200 0 1.200 108 Gambia 48 0 48 3 Page 1 gidpedos MLL ExibueggA Date Theme UNION Activity Membership Differ. Voting 1996 1997 Rights 115 Georgia 1 491 0 1 491 0 120 Germany- DJV 12 450 1 500 13 950 8 130 Germany- IG Medien 14 500 500 15 000 135 Ghana 620 0 620 0 110 Great Britain+ Ireland 17 000 0 17 000 140 Greece- JUADN 1985 0 1985 141 Greece- UPPJ 266 0 266 9.10 11-13 Haïti 187 187 148 Honduras- Sitinpress 45 0 45 149 Honduras- Asoc Prensa 200 0 200 150| Hong Kong 659 0 659 155 Hungary AHJ - 4 200 0 4 200 85 33036 6 156 Hungary- HPU 1 244 0 1 244 23:26 25-27.10 157 Hungary- CHJ 880 0 880 0 160 Iceland 262 0 262 3 28 171 India- IJU 9 000 0 9.000 7 170 India- NUJ 3.000 0 3 000 1: 3 173 Indonesia 500 0 500 0 180 Israel 1690 0 1 690 5 12 190 Italy 192 Ivory Coast 8 510 0 8510 7 300 0 300 0 143 - 200 Japan JCMMWU 4 400 0 4 400 8 16-18 201 Japan- Mimpororen 1 500 0 1500 16-18 AS 18-19 202 Japan- Shimbun Roren 12.000 0 12.000 17 CEE 205 Kenya 350 0 350 18.20 CEE 210 Korea 2.000 0 2.000 35 5 19-21 215 Latvia 810 0 810 0 20 W 225 Lithuania 1341 0 1 341 0 24-25 W 230 Luxembourg 133 0 133 3 25 238 Madagascar- ALJM 40 0 40 0 237 Madagascar- OJM 100 100 0 240 Malaysia 1 200 0 1 200 4 250 Mauritius 31 0 31 0 251 Maurice 50 0 50 0 2-3 254 Moldova 1050 0 1 050 0 AS 255 Mongolia 251 0 251 3 2: 4 260 Morocco 603 0 603 3 6.8 263 Mozambique 595 0 595 3 270 Netherlands 5 838 0 5 838 6 18. 21-22 23 D 280 New Zealand 1 150 0 1 150 4 284 Nicaragua 84 0 84 3 286 Niger 272 0 272 3 May 285 Nigeria 15 000 0 15.000 8 290 Norway 6 700 510 7 210 7 Page 2 Membership Voting UNION 1996 Differ. 1997 Rights 293 Pakistan 88 0 88 0 295 Palestine- AJA 200 0 200 3 294 Palestine- GUPWJ 320 0 320 0 Panama 126 126 0 297 Paraguay 370 0 370 3 Hong 300 Peru 1759 0 1 759 310 Poland 1 700 0 1 700 rand 320 Portugal 2 200 0 2 200 Propo 325 Romania 1 518 0 1 518 324 Russia 17.000 0 17 000 Alba 074 El Salvador 120 0 120 Admit 327 Senegal 460 0 460 326 Sierra Leone 60 0 60 Japan 328 Slovakia 1368 0 1368 Admi 329 Slovenia 870 0 870 330 South Africa- SAUJ 1 209 0 1 209 55548334445 4 340 South Africa- MWASA 400 0 400 Propo 361 Spain- FAPE 5 367 0 5 367 10 6 AGR 360 Spain- ELA/ STV 180 0 180 362 Spain- FEPAC 368 Sri Lanka- UJSL Appl 366 Sri Lanka- SLWJA 100 0 100 550 0 550 0 640 0 640 0 367 Sri Lanka- SLPA 1412 0 1 412 0 Bos 390 Sweden 14 989 548 15 537 8 Memi 370 Switzerland- FSJ 380 Switzerland- SJU 5686 0 5686 7 1380 17 1 397 M397 Tanzania 62 0 62 400 Tunisia 228 0 228 411 Turkey- CGD 2 000 0 2000 410 Turkey- TGS 400 0 400 0303 0 0 413 Uganda 530 0 530 0 Niger 415 Ukraine 5 400 0 5 400 0 Admi 420 U.S.A.- TNG 10 800 0 10.800 7 421 U.S.A.- WGAE 1000 0 1.000 India U.S.A.- NWU 300 300 Not 425 Venezuela 600 0 600 3 428 Yugoslavia- IJAS 932 -282 650 0 427 Yugoslavia- AITUJ 800 0 800 3 The 212 Yugoslavia- Kosova 220 0 220 0 opera 257 Yugoslavia- Montenegr 52 0 52 0 432 Zambia 102 0 102 3 onten 440 Zimbabwe 300 0 300 3 TOTAL 301 169 2.656 303 825 320 Page 3 mbership 110 G* 88 0 asteblages 0 12/609 1500 onitzols des 130 Gen 096 Medico EW asil 1 Gre CE+ Irelado tes Greece- RADN 0 142 Greece- 001 0 100S- S 0 oods Hond 148 Prefa St Hong 0 10 150 10 Hun 10. 266 bristo9.018 sinsmoMace obsvis2 4 200 99092 SE 880 splavo12 SE E TO 0 122 0 0 A duo210EE ABAWMMA duo2 2621 sinsvol2 SE OLUAZ 0 081 0 1081 1001 0 vory Colota 10 WO 0 2010 0 1800 2018 Ro bev2 09t 205 Kenya aga 2 0 Korea Tec I 0 Latvia So 10 22 Lithuani8SS 0 810 Pinests TOE sizinuT HOA 0 Luxembo000 S Madagas004 ALIMIO 10 201 230 Madagas02 OJM 10 100 240 Malaysia 004 2 10 20% 250 Mauritiu 008 01 10 01 A 21 SA 251 Maurice 1000 I 0 HADY A2US 254 Moldova 008 food 25 Mongoli 000 0 208 260 Morocco0za $ 85 26 Mozamb008 10 A 2 25laysan 2AlzoguYS TUTIA Rivaleog 270 Netherfaless 10 280 New Zead 0 284 NicaraguSO 10 siden 28 Niger 1000 0 1007 290 Norway Page 3gs9 PART ONE, Appendix 4. Applications for IFJ Membership Canada IFJ Executive Committee Decisions he ING on Membership during the 1995-1998 Congress period Kurdistan: Your Hong Kong, 18-19 Nov 1995 France: Syndicat national des journalistes CGT( SNJ- CGT) Proposal for admission failed band sildai I timbe Albania: League of Albanian journalists Admitted as Associate member nadment les bebimba Republic Srpska Japan: Shimbun Roren salonq astalamojeb มี กาก Admitted as full member Ecuador: Federacion Nacional de Periodistas del Ecuador bettimbs Proposal to admit as associate membership to be reviewed after the period of one year was AGREED. Niger: Syndicat des Agents de l'Information Application was not complete and deliberation was postponed. Bosnia: Independent Union of Journalists of Bosnia Hercegovina. Membership up- graded to full membership MT bon- 800 T 108 baglo banog rnalists Montreal, 25-26 May, 1996 Armenia: Union of Journalists of Armenia Admitted, Associate Member; Niger: Syndicat des Agents de l'Information( SAINFO) Admitted, Full Member India: Journalists Association of India Not admitted Iran: Iranian Press Co- operative T bevis zomb on reer По по notaisee lanolisial nigros noitsmotni edhut not bonoqroq The Executive Committee instructed the General Secretary to write to the Iranian Press Cooperative informing them that the position of the Executive Committee had not changed. That we did not feel they fitted into our constitution and that they are not clearly a representative organisation. France: Syndicat national des journalistes CGT( SNJ- CGT) Reconsideration of the CGT application postponed until the next meeting. dine) qidatedms ML10] anoiteallqqAxibnoqqAMO Tя Ljubljana, November 22-24, 1996 immo France: Syndicat national des journalistes CGT( SNJ- CGT) adminted as flmember 22919110 ୦ ୫୧୧୮- ୪୧୧୮ art garib Ivory Coast: SNJCI decision postponed zeer von er- 81.200 200H Ivory Coast: Union Nationale des Journalistes de Côte d'Ivoire( UNJCI) admitted associate member Jibay? 1930ST belist noizzimbs not Isoqo Burkina Faso: Association des Journalistes du Burkina Faso( AJBF) admitted as full member To sugeot: simedIA admem 022A as batimbA Mauritius: Association des journalistes professionnels de Maurice( AJPM) admitted as associate member mid?: neqel admom Hut as bettimbA Bulgaria: Free and Democratic Bulgaria Foundation ob lanoia nobisbe nobau Rejected Turkey: STPM fts bo ad of qidadmom etsiposas as timbs of isoqor decision postponed Poland: SDRP noamrolal'! sb etnog aab eoibnyagi bonoqroq asw noiteedileb bas selamoo ton asw nodsoilqgA decision postponed anivoga sinaoff to reiterol to noin taobaoqsbal: sine Taiwan: Association of Taiwan Journalists girlsdom lluit of bobsig- qu qideradmisM beer.veMases leadnoM no documents received Canada: CEP decision postponed singar to ateils mmol to noinU: sinsA edmsMoisioA bettimbA Brussels, 9-11 May, 1997 ( OTMIA2) noiem atneg A esb sibny giv llu bimbA Georgia: International Association of Russian- Speaking Journalists in Transcausia postponed for further information. Iran: Iran Press Co- operative( IPC) postponed. Further investigation needed w.of siballo noiteiozA teilgenol: nibal Madagascar: Ordre des Journalistes de Madagascar admitted as associate member. sert bus notician Cambodia: League of Cambodian Journalists( LCJ) admitted as associate member.(-a) TOO estalla bettimbs to avitasqó- o a mani sallimimo pain! evitioex edT madi gaimotni svitengo bettit vorbi let jon bib ew noiteainsgio ob noite molbay? xon or luhu bonoqroq noisoqas TOO ads to notesbiancos. 2 PART ONE, Appendix S. 10J Policy JOJ tement Canada: SCEP The Executive Committee agreed that the General Secretary and Linda Foley will seek to have assurance that SCEP will honour commitment to union co- operation for IFJ and TNG. Kurdistan: Journalists Union of Kurdistan Rejected. Not a national entity. Belarus: Belarus Association deferred to next meeting for further information. Brussels, 24-25 October, 1997 Sprpska: Independent Union of Journalists of the Republic Srpska postponed Greece: Panhellenic Federation of Journalists Unions inbe Decision: to welcome the application but to note that the application cannot be further considered until all journalists unions in Greece support the creation of the federation. Greece: JUDN Macedonia- Thrace Decision: postponed to await full application Uganda: Theatre and Games Writers Union Decision: Rejected USA: National Writers Union Decision: admitted as full member International Association of Russian- Speaking Journalists in Transcaucasia Decision: Rejected Cambodia-- League of Cambodian Journalists( LCJ) agreed that the secretariat should seek clarification Belarus: Belarusian Association of Journalists( BAJ) associate membership Canada: Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union agreed to give the AC authority to admit the CEP subject to clarification of relations between the CEP and with the agreement of the existing IFJ affiliates in Canada. Poland/ SKR Rejected 3 Mongolia: Mongolian Fee Democratic Journalists' Association( MFDJA) 4308 aban up- graded to full membership bas Georgia International Journalists Unions Confederation settimmo svitu T iw 9302 is connues overl дит Rejected Ivory SNJCT nateibi Panama: Sindicato de Periodistas de Panama lo noin etzilemol: nateibi ytitno lenoben s toй borosjeЯ admitted as associate member de Côte d'Ivoi euzsk Serbia: Press Association of Serbia noitsmolni od gniteom ixon of benislob decision postponed for further investigation Journaliste Haiti: Syndicat national des travailleurs de la presses haïtienne( SNTP) admitted as full member Botswana: Botswana Journalists Association( BJA) admitted as Full member Turkey: STPM decision postponed Poland: SDRP to noin ( AJPM) sqobal: q2 bonoqfzoq Hol to noitarobe insiens: 900910 noitsoilage or smoolsw.of hoqque sossi ni agolau atailsmuoj lis litau bensbianco 908T- Binoba& M MAUL: 9099 noitsoilggs llut tiewe of benodieognizi noin 21h Wema bas 911TabangU decision postponed Taiwan: Association of Taiwan Journalists no documents noinU 19th W Ianos: AZU edmem llut an battimba noiaioed Canada: CEPIZOURT i leilenwel gablasqe- nsiento noitsipozzA Innoitenstal decision postponed Brussels. 9-11 May, 1997 betooja noizios ( 1.1) teilennol Beibede to suges I- nibodias noimontinalo sez bluoda tanste1092 91 sdt boengs Georgia: International Association of Russian- Speaking Journalists in Transcausia postponed for further information( LAB) tellemvol to noitaisos neier qirlanedment siz Iran: Iran Press: Co- operative( IPC) postponed Forther investi indrowisqa bae visna enoitasinummosbes helo of toejdua 1 sdt timbs of vinodtus OA sdt svig of boongs anousle to по 95 M Cambodia: League of Cambodian Journalists( LCJ) admitted as associate member wied \ baslo betosisЯ 4 PART ONE, Appendix 5. IOJ Policy Statement The International Organisation of Journalists: IFJ Policy and Activities 1. INTRODUCTION A number of IFJ unions have expressed strongly the view that the IFJ should be more active in promoting co- operation between the IFJ and IOJ with a view to creating the conditions for unity at a world level. Requests for action have been expressed, in various forms, by unions in the Portuguese- language group; IG- Medien in Germany; and the NUJ of Great Britain and Ireland. -- These new requests emerge as it appears that the difficulties which have beset the IOJ in recent years internal political wrangling, a deep financial crisis, and an absence of practical activity appear to be easing. There is a view that the time is right to resolve long- standing divisions between our two organisations. -- This brief paper examines the recent history of co- operation, the extent of IFJ policy, and options for the future. Both organisations have, of course, been shaped by political conditions in Europe from 1947 onwards, but in 1996 these have largely become irrelevant. The IFJ, by shifting its historical focus at the Santander Congress to the 1926 birth of the FIJ, has recognised this. However, many member unions remain uncertain about unity with the IOJ. There is a powerful argument that unity is urgently needed to confront the challenges of a global media economy, technological convergence, rising levels of violence against journalists, and the ever- widening gulf between rich and poor. The question is how can this best be achieved. Some unions believe, with evidence of IFJ growth to support them, that unity is being achieved in practise. However, as long as separate structures remain in place, we will not be able to make the most of scarce resources, both financial and human. The IFJ and the IOJ have almost identical policies and constitutional objectives. Successive Congress of the IOJ, in 1991 and 1995, adopted constitutional and policy changes which mean that, at least on paper, the organisation is committed to the key points of the IFJs mandate. What is profoundly different is the style and internal operation of both bodies. Our different histories and traditions mean that any comparison between is naturally unbalanced. For example, there is no established tradition of IOJ unions ever paying membership fees. The General Secretary tells me that in the past year he has managed to collect around 20,000 US$ in fees( compared with 700,000 US$ collected by the IFJ). Naturally, many IOJ organisations are poor and unable to pay, but a culture of non- payment has existed for decades and that has done great damage to the organisations ability to create financial independence. These and other problems need to be addressed if we are to develop a strategy whereby the strengths of both organisations can be mobilised to reinforce world- wide representation and organisation of journalists. Jasmin2 yallo LOI zibnsqgA 10 TЯLAS 2. BACKGROUND AND HISTORY OF CO- OPERATION BETWEEN IFJ AND IOJ: 1991-1996 glenoitemstil faded The political changes of 1989-1991 in Europe changed dramatically the landscape of world organisation of journalists. Prior to 1989 the IOJ was larger than the IFJ-- both in terms of numbers and certainly in resources. The IOJ had, since the late 1940s, exercised considerable influence at international level, although this had been declining since the mid 1980s. Its authority derived not only from its global membership base, but also from the patronage of a number of governments-- Czechoslovakia, Hungary and the USSR, in particular. The IOJ's role as the representative body of journalists from the Communist world gave it a progressive image. It enjoyed considerable support from journalists' organisations in the third world, including the Arab world. Although many of these organisations lacked the independence needed to join the IFJ, they did undoubtedly reinforce the IOJ's credibility as a body representative of journalists from poorer regions. A Significantly, the IOJ was financed not from membership fees, but from a network of sq businesses which governments in Europe allowed them to set up. This income provided an nol independent source of funding which helped the IOJ to sustain its claim to NGO status in the United Nations system. The IOJ led a charmed life as one of the only capitalist institutions in eastern Europe, enjoying rare privileges of market monopoly in such areas as translation services, tourism,& publishing, etc and could use the profits from its enterprise for its own purposes. This led to the accumulation of massive reserves and the growth of a large secretariat with the trappings of status( chauffeur- driven vehicles and diplomatic passports) for its leaders. It employed up to 200 people. Its membership also enjoyed the fruits of privilege, with no obligation to pay fees and 100 per cent subsidy for costs of travel and participation in IOJ activities. ve a bas TOL The IOJ sponsored regional organisations and training schools-- in East Germany, Africa and Asia. The IOJ's role as a professional organisation with a political dimension led it to alq abandon any pretence of interest in trade unionism. It did not participate in membership of d the Prague- based World Federation of Trade Unions nor did it seek to represent journalists in any trade union forums regionally or internationally. to For many years the IOJ major activity was to promote international policy in the field of lo information, culture and communications around the New World Information and to Communications Order( NWICO) proposed by the MacBride Report in the late 1970s. vibruotona ai During this period, the IFJ lived in very contrasting conditions. With only two full- time staff members( our first General Secretary was half- time for much of his tenure), the IFJ was led by unions in Western Europe and North America which argued for distance between journalism and the exercise of political power. The IFJ was poorly resourced. Its activities were minimal. Membership outside the developed world was tiny. The IFJ, too, was caught up in controversy over political manipulation in the mid- 1970s de when it was revealed that The Newspaper Guild had been used as a channel for US money to finance some IFJ programmes in Latin America and Africa. As a result, The Guild imposed strict rules about the use of external financial support. ateilemaei 2 Even The IFJ relied almost totally upon the fees of its member unions. In spite of its poverty, the Federation did maintain a credible and professional commitment to its objectives. There was no culture of dependency. Trades unionism was kept at the forefront of the Federations concerns. Our approach to the NWICO was to support all efforts to end the poverty endured by journalists in the south, but to oppose strongly any moves towards government licensing of journalists or censorship. The IFJ Code of Principles( the 1954 Code of Bordeaux) remains the key international text defining the responsibility and role of journalists in matters of ethics. Co- operation between the IFJ and the IOJ in this period was limited. The two organisations tried to work together. UNESCO established an annual meeting of international and regional organisations and the FNSI in Italy organised a series of IOJ/ IFJ meetings in Capri. However, these only served to highlight differences in approach and were non- productive. While both organisations were committed, in principle, to unity, political and professional differences made it impossible to make serious progress. The shift in the world political scene, both in Europe and other regions, changed the fortunes of the IFJ and the IOJ in two ways: a) it led to the withdrawal of support to the IOJ from its former patrons. All business privileges were abolished. The IOJ's suspect relations with governments means that today it has no member organisation from the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia or doubt Russia, apart from a small association it helped to set up in Prague two years ago. b) it also changed the outlook of key member organisations. A process of realignment, which also coincided with a rapid growth in IFJ activity, led many unions in the third How world to join the IFJ. Some of these are former IOJ members, many are not. as a mech The IFJ had itself begun a process of reform starting in the early 1980s. By 1986 membership had begun to grow and by 1989, the Federation was already established as a functional, activity- based organisation and was well- placed to take advantage of this shift in the political landscape. Today the IOJ claims 116 members in 96 countries. In comparison, the IFJ membership has surged over the past seven years. In ten years, the situation of the two organisations has been reversed. Today the IFJ is unquestionably the world's largest and leading organisation of journalists with a truly global spread of representation. Some of the new members who have joined the IFJ in recent years-- mainly from eastern Europe and some, from the third world, such as FENAJ in Brazil, and the NUJ in Nigeria -- have wished to retain links with the IOJ. These" double members" now form a considerable part of our Federation. New efforts to encourage co- operation between the IFJ and the IOJ began in the early 1990s. A joint meeting between the two leaderships on February 11-12 1992 agreed a modest programme of joint work. At this time, the IOJ had elected a new leaders-- Secretary General Gerard Gatinot from France and Armando Rollenberg from Brazil. However, the leadership was divided and a period of internal conflict between the presidency and the secretariat led to paralysis within the organisation. Ebert Bonn Suftung Bibliothek 3 TON Viewed from the outside, it could be argued that this was a political struggle, with political conservatives within the secretariat resisting pressure for change from elected political leaders. However, the dispute at its core was less about policy and more about control of the rich resources built up by the IOJ in the years of plenty. In the shade of this internal conflict, the modest joint programme with the IFJ on matters of author's rights, trade union development and safety of journalists, became largely irrelevant. This attempt at co- operation completely failed. At the time the IFJ deployed precious resources to try to make the process work. For this reason the IFJ has been cautious about committing secretariat resources to any new proposals for joint activities. bons eirt ni LOI odi a The internal dispute in the IOJ continued until the beginning of 1995 when the Congress in Amman elected a new president and secretary. This new administration took over an organisation in disarray. The four- year struggle within the IOJ had seen the collapse of its regional structure and activity programme. of The financial report presented to the Amman Congress was a study in fraud and administrative chaos. It is still not clear exactly how much money" disappeared" from the IOJ's rich business holdings in Czechoslovakia and Hungary, but it is acknowledged to be considerably more than 10,000,000 US$. The new leaders pledged themselves to change. However, in the first year the Secretary General Antonio Nieva was plunged into fresh battles, this time within the secretariat as he tried to clear up the financial and administrative problems of the past. During this period the IFJ renewed contact following the Santander Congress. ( s This was not followed up by Nieva despite his declared wish to visit Brussels. Internal ( d problems, he said, made practical co- operation very difficult. The two organisations were able to issue a joint declaration on the situation in Algeria. The internal problems of the IOJ affected its approach to UNESCO's conference on media pluralism in the Arab world held in Saa'na, the Yemen, last January. Although the IOJ ostensibly has a regional office in Saa'na and despite the fact that its membership base in the Arab world remains stronger than that of the IFJ, the IOJ contributed virtually nothing to the seminar preparation. The background papers from the side of journalists were prepared by the IFJ secretariat and the presentation of the issues was carried out by the IFJ. Although the IFJ remains cautious about allocating resources to joint activities with the IOJ, it is worth noting that IOJ unions do play a role in our work, largely because of our policy of being inclusive in project activity. Commiss The IFJ Media For Democracy Programme in Africa, for instance, has been open to all unions-- both IFJ and IOJ-- and senior IOJ officers have been involved in many of these events. The current IOJ Vice- President Kindness Paradza, for instance, has played a leading role in developing our work in Southern Africa. He led and organised an IFJ regional conference in July of this year which was attended by two IOJ unions not in IFJ membership. mont tonuso The same is true of our work in South Asia, where we have invited IOJ unions from Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bangladesh to our events. This practical co- operation is also evident in eastern and central Europe where unions in joint membership in Romania and Bulgaria are major players. s about the use 4 Even in Latin America, where some regional leaders of the IOJ have expressed deep hostility to the IFJ, the secretariat is keeping lines of practical co- operation open. Regionaln Officer Katia Gil visited Mexico in the last few weeks and IOJ unions are involved in our local activities. Following the UNESCO meeting in Saa'na, where we worked closely( or as closely as was possible) with IOJ officers, we are now preparing a similar conference for Europe. Although the IOJ has a minor role in the region-- its representation is a fraction of what it we have invited them to support our detailed position papers and we have asked them to work with us. At a preliminary meeting held in Paris in September 1996, IOJ Secretary Nieva expressed his full support for our approach. was -- It is useful to stress these points in order to counter the impression of some that the IFJ secretariat is opposed to practical co- operation with the IOJ and its unions. Our guiding policy is the most efficient use of IFJ resources, but we work with all independent organisations that respect our mandate and are willing to work with us. 3. IFJ POLICY CONCERNING THE IOJ bas Copies of recent IFJ policy statements are enclosed: a) resolution of Santander Congress ( appendix 1) and b) resolution adopted by Executive Committee in Montreal( appendix 2). IFJ policy in recent years has had two elements: to support unity in principle and to permit double- membership with the IOJ. However, this policy is not coherent. Double membership only makes sense as a lasting policy if the organisations are distinct with clearly different and complementary roles. However, as has been said, in terms of policy and constitution, the IFJ and the IOJ are almost identical. Therefore, if double membership is seen as a mechanism for unity, it must be tied into a clear policy on how that is to be done. A lack of policy that outlines either a specific timeframe or a process to achieve unity means unions are encouraged to waste their time and resources in double membership, sustaining two identical organisations apparently committed to the same objectives. This lack of a clear policy framework for unity led the Executive Committee meeting in Montreal to recommend to Congress that the double membership policy be reconsidered. This decision, which allows the Executive to consider again the application for membership of a leading IOJ union, the CGT in France, also places a responsibility upon the Executive Committee to review the process of co- operation and the prospects for unity with the IOJ. 4. OPTIONS FOR THE FUTURE The Administrative Committee at its meeting in Brussels on September 25, 1996 commissioned this report with a view to placing before the Executive a number of options. The decision of the last meeting gives the next Congress an opportunity for a historic clarification of our relations with the IOJ. 10-21 The Congress will be held in Brazil, at the invitation of FENAJ, a union which is represented in both organisations at the highest level. Therefore, the next 18 months do 5 provide time for reflection by members of both bodies on future relations and perhaps the preparation of a jointly- agreed policy proposal. To achieve this we require a radically new approach, one that puts the political question of unity into the centre of the discussion and not to focus only on the related questions of double- membership or on minor initiatives such as joint seminars and other activities which, as has been stated, are already part of work in progress. The Executive Committee will need to consider a number of practical questions that have to be answered before the notion of unity can be taken forward. in the There are four areas for study, reflection and gathering of facts: a) Membership: Both the IFJ and IOJ admit members according to principles of independence and commitment to key objectives: press freedom and trade union rights. However, there is considerable uncertainty whether some organisations in membership of the IOJ meet the requirements of a free journalists' organisation. ibnaqqs) Some might say the same about one or two IFJ members, but there is little argument over the credibility problem of the IOJ which lists member organisations from North Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Libya and, at least on paper, the Peoples Republic of China. A complete review of the membership lists of both organisations should take place. A common understanding will have to be reached on ways in which journalists from countries where media are under the direct control of the state can be associated with the activities and programmes of a single international Federation, even if formal membership is not possible. job li b) Financial Affairs A major question remains over the financial integrity of the IOJ. In particular, over the fact that assets worth many millions of dollars have disappeared whether due to incompetence, fraud or theft on a gigantic scale. It would be impossible and improper for the IFJ to make any progress towards political and professional unity until this issue is fully investigated. Efforts to recover lost assets must include open and transparent disclosure of all financial information and criminal investigation by the authorities, where necessary, of those involved. Ils doidw noqu The problem of non- payment of fees is much more of a problem for the IOJ than it is for the IFJ. Any serious debate about unity must take account of the need for a financial contribution to be made by all member. In addition, the IFJ must estimate the consequences of extending its membership base further with many small organisations which have no experience of payment of fees for international affiliation. c) Compatibility of Policy Programme and Constitution The IFJ and IOJ have very similar texts on paper, but in practise differences remain. The IFJ policy and constitution have been developed over many years. They form part of the core knowledge of the Federation and its members. UHI 100 ob erinom 81 di is enoit T i bpyge วา รา 9 XA- LOT By contrast, the IOJ has changed its policy direction at two congresses held in the shadow of fierce in- fighting. The consequences of these policy changes are still not felt by the IOJ membership at large. It will be essential that future IFJ/ IOJ relations are based upon a commitment, both in theory and practise, to constitutional aims and objectives. Finally, this report must also assess the current activities and working programme of each organisation and provide up- to- date information on the state of regional organisation and activities. A thorough examination of the IOJ and its activities in the field of human rights, trade union activities, and professional issues will be required to clarify the potential for unity. 4. NEXT STEPS To respond to the issues raised by member unions and set out in this paper, the Executive Committee is asked to consider that the following proposal for action: The IFJ Executive Committee, meeting Ljubljana from November 22-24th 1996, notes the wish expressed by a number of IFJ unions for renewed efforts to promote unity of international organisations of journalists. in orde Dr Guided by the fundamental principles of freedom of expression and opinion and by the policy adopted by the IFJ Congress in Santander and the resolution on double In membership adopted by the Executive Committee meeting in Montreal, the Executive be Committee agrees that it is time to clarify relations between the IFJ and IOJ.. ow sit lo In particular, the Executive Committee agrees to prepare a full report with recommendations to the Congress in Brazil in 1998. is LOI The Executive Committee requests the IFJ Administrative Committee to investigate, with the IOJ, the actual state of affairs between the IFJ and the IOJ in the following areas: Membership Matters: to review existing membership and existing conditions for affiliation and possible criteria for admission policy in future; Financial Affairs: to investigate the current financial crisis of the IOJ and actions taken to recover lost assets. Policy and Constitution: to carry out a survey of the texts, policies and statutes of the IFJ and IOJ and to examine their compatibility. Activities Programme: to prepare a report on the activities programme of the two organisations covering both international and regional work. The Executive Committee requests the Administrative Committee to organise a meeting with senior IOJ officers to discuss the results of this initial review and to make a full report to the next Executive Committee meeting. ends 7 - IOJ APPENDIX 1 Resolution of the IFJ Santander Congress on International Journalists' Co- operation The 22nd IFJ Congress, meeting in Santander, Spain from May 1-4, 1995, There emms13010 จาร 20 edmom believes that in an increasing global industry, there is a self evident need for all genuine journalists' unions to be united in a single journalists' international; recognises that despise the internal difficulties experienced by the International sinu Organisation of Journalists, an effective and progressive journalists' international in the new global conditions will need to incorporate the best traditions of unions av historically associated with both the IFJ and the IOJ; Some welcomes the Executive Committee's proposal to back an event in Paris in 1996 to mark the foundation of the original IFJ. It urges the secretariat to take the opportunity of this celebration to resume practical work towards an open and inclusive international unity. The Congress will send the resolution to IOJ urging the new leadership for common projects and actions with IFJ. The Congress asks especially to national unions which are members of the two international organisations to undertake initiatives in favour of common projects and actions of IFJ and IOJ at global and regional levels. Am that fraud or theft any infor invol эпр LOI OJ. In particular, over mnancial ad to oilog a The problem of non- payment of fe Any ous deba adho amb giv of ext which have no experi grissmp szinogto of The IE and IOI have very simil brto rob of arsoitto 10 gots driw IFJ policy and constitution have been developed over meny core knowledge of the Federation and its memb ere The fo abns PART ONE IOJ- APPENDIX 2 Declaration Sana Resolution adopted by the Executive Committee in Montreal From The SNJ( France) and the NVJ( The Netherlands) The 70th anniversary of the IFJ which is celebrated throughout this year, confirms that the International Trade Union Movement which unites journalists dates back to 1926 when it was created in Paris. The IFJ, which sees its membership increasing every year, can from now on claim to be the organisation capable of rallying the international journalists' trade union movement. That is why it must be open to all organisations which play a role in demanding material and moral rights in their country. However, this motion requests that for next conference a change in the statutes be considered, in order to make it possible to be a member of both international journalists' organisations. In the event that a union would want to be a member of both internationals, it would then become an associate member without voting rights. twenty comp Rec regions indepen Further on the ob Noting Conference of 995). Santia UN Arab that General Freedom Day cember 1991 May, SXIMIA- LOI toJ- APPENDIX 1 Resolution of the IPJ tandlased nimimo svitusz sdt vd botqoba aoituloes International Journ The 22nd IFJ Congress, hedisedT) LVMsilt bae( one) LM8T mo! pain from May 1-4 The Congress pro posal the The Congress asks es organ FJ and IOJ 28W T 210 Jaum li viw ai vw eitedT bas the ot sldizzoq ti solam of Leadership blow noin stor of co bianno seinsgio sinooed to inongoleva or Belle for Reasons to PART ONE, Appendix 6. Sana'a Declaration Declaration of Sana'a 11 January 1996 Those Endorsed by the twenty- ninth session of the General Conference- 1997 We, the participants in the United Nations/ United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation Seminar on Promoting Independent and Pluralistic Arab Media, held in Sana'a, Yemen, from 7 to 11 January 1996; Bearing in mind Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states that" Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media, and regardless of frontiers"; Recalling United Nations General Assembly Resolution 59( I) of 14 December 1946, which states that freedom of information is a fundamental human right, and General Assembly Resolution 45/76 A of 11 December 1990 on information in the service of humanity; Recalling Resolution 104 adopted by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation( UNESCO) at its twenty- fifth session in 1989, focusing on the promotion of" the free flow of ideas by word and image at international as well as national levels"; Recalling also resolution 4.3 adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO at its twenty- sixth session" recognising that a free, pluralistic and independent press is an essential component of any democratic society", and inviting the Director- General" to extend to other regions of the world the action to encourage press freedom and to promote the independence and pluralism of the media"; ... Further recalling United Nations General Assembly decision of 20 December 1993 on the observance of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May; Noting with satisfaction resolution 4.6 of the twenty- eighth session of the General Conference of UNESCO( 1995), which stressed" the outstanding importance of", and endorsed, the Declarations adopted by the participants of the Seminars, held in Windhoek, Namibia( 29 April- 3 May 1991), in Almaty, Kazakstan( 5- 9 October 1992), and in Santiago, Chile( 26 May 1994), and which expressed its conviction that" the joint UNESCO/ United Nations... regional Seminar on Promoting Independent and Pluralistic Arab Media to be held in Sana'a, Yemen in early 1996 will contribute to creating conditions that will enable pluralistic media to develop and participate effectively in the democratisation and development processes in the Arab region;" notabⱭ'ane2d zibasqgA MOTSAT Stressing the growing role of the International Programme for the Development of Communication( IPDC) of UNESCO, whose Intergovernmental Council decided, at its February 1992 session, to give priority to projects which seek to reinforce independent and pluralistic media; Noting the vital need and the importance of access by women to free expression and decision- making in the field of media; Noting with appreciation the statements made at the opening of the Seminar by the United Nations Assistant Secretary General for Public Information on behalf of the Secretary General and the Assistant Director- General for Communication, Information and Informatics of UNESCO on behalf of the Director- General; 20 Expressing our sincere appreciation to the United Nations and UNESCO for organising the Seminar; Expressing also our sincere appreciation to all the intergovernmental, governmental and non- governmental bodies, organisations, agencies and foundations which contributed to the United Nations/ UNESCO effort to organise the Seminar; vidm Expressing our gratitude to the Government, people, and media organisations and professionals of the Republic of Yemen for their kind hospitality which facilitated the success of the Seminar. 18 Fully support and express our commitment to the principles of the Declaration of Windhoek, acknowledging its crucial importance for promoting free, independent and pluralistic print and broadcast media in all regions of the world and seek practical application of the principles enshrined in this Declaration; Isi Insbas no as Welcome the world- wide trend towards democracy, freedom of expression and press freedom, recognise efforts by a number of Arab countries in this direction and urge all Arab states to participate in this historic process; bus dw gebai Eee Believe that the advent of new information and communication technologies contributes to genuine co- operation, development, democracy and peace; acknowledge, however, that these technologies can be used to manipulate public opinion; and note that some governments do exploit the perceived threat of such technologies to justify curtailing of press freedom; ( 20 ee1) gobe z ni b Deplore that, in the Arab World, journalists, publishers and other media practitioners continue to be victims of harassment, physical assault, threats, arrest, detention, torture, abduction, exile and murder. They are also subject to economic and political pressures, including dismissal, censorship, curbs on travel as well as passport withdrawals or visa denials. In addition to limitations on the free flow of news and information, and on the circulation of periodicals within countries and across national borders, the media is also subject to restrictions in the use of newsprint and other professional equipment and no 2 Declaration material. Licensing systems and abusive controls limit the opportunity to publish or broadcast; Believe that arrest and detention of journalists because of their professional activities are a grave violation of human rights and urge Arab governments that have jailed journalists for these reasons to release them immediately and unconditionally. Journalists who have had to leave their countries should be free to return and to resume their professional activities. Those who have been dismissed abusively should be allowed to regain their positions. We Declare that Arab States should provide, and reinforce where they exist, constitutional and legal guarantees of freedom of expression and of press freedom and should abolish those laws and measures that limit the freedom of the press; government tendencies to draw limits/" red lines" outside the purview of the law restrict these freedoms and are unacceptable; The establishment of truly independent, representative associations, syndicates or trade unions of journalists, and associations of editors and publishers, is a matter of priority in those Arab countries where such bodies do not now exist. Any legal and administrative obstacles to the establishment of independent journalists' organisations should be removed. Where necessary, labour relations laws should be elaborated in accordance with international standards; Sound journalistic practices are the most effective safeguard against governmental restrictions and pressures by special interest groups. Guidelines for journalistic standards are on the concern of the news media professionals. Any attempt to set down standards and guidelines should come from the journalists themselves. Disputes involving the media and/ or the media professionals in the exercise of their profession are a matter for the courts to decide, and such cases should be tried under civil and not criminal codes and procedures; Journalists should be encouraged to create independent media enterprises owned, run and funded by the journalists themselves and supported, if necessary, by transparent endowments with guarantees that funders do not intervene in editorial policies; International assistance in Arab countries should aim to develop print and electronic media, independent of governments in order to encourage pluralism as well as editorial independence. Public media should be supported and funded only when they are editorially independent and where a constitutional, effective freedom of information and expression and the independence of the press are guaranteed; State- owned broadcasting and news agencies should be granted statutes of journalistic and editorial independence as open public service institutions. Creation of independent news agencies and private and/ or community ownership of broadcasting media including in rural areas should also be encouraged; 3 Arab governments should co- operate with the United Nations and UNESCO, other governmental and non- governmental development agencies, organisations and professional associations, in order to: ( i) enact and/ or revise laws with a view to: enforcing the rights to freedom of expression and press freedom and legally enforceable free access to information; eliminating monopoly controls over news and advertising; putting an end to all forms of social, economic or political discrimination in broadcasting, in the allocation of frequencies, in printing, in newspaper and magazine distribution and in newsprint production and allocation; abolishing all barriers to launching new publications and any form of discriminatory taxation; ( ii) initiate action to remove economic barriers to the establishment and operation of news media outlets, including restrictive import duties, tariffs and quotas for such things as newsprint, printing equipment, typesetting and word processing machinery and telecommunication equipment, and taxes on the sale of newspapers or other restrictions on the public's access to news media, 1091 09 ( iii) improve and expand training of journalists and managers, and other media practitioners, without discrimination, with a view to upgrading their professional standards, also by the establishment of new training centres in the countries where there are none, including Yemen. their Seek the assistance of national, regional and international press freedom and media professional organisations and other relevant NGOs to establish national and regional networks aimed at monitoring and acting against violations of free expression, to create data banks and to provide advice and technical assistance in computerisation as well as in new information and communication technologies with the understanding that UNDP, IPDC and other development partners would consider these needs to be a major priority; bos livi Request UNESCO National Commissions of the Arab States to help in organising national and regional meetings to enhance press freedom and to encourage creation of independent media institutions. The international community should contribute to the achievement and implementation of this Declaration. bluodz za 28 demo This Declaration should be presented by the Secretary- General of the United Nations to the General Assembly, and by the Director- General of UNESCO to the General Conference, for follow- up and implementation. ' ot s bas: brs al assaul including and murdercy are also sub lismissal censorship, curbs on tray Jaginoi 0996 the circulation subject to restrictions in gloni and other professional 4 soiV or yd การ We W PART ONE, Appendix 7. Sofia Declaration Declaration of Sofia 13 September 1997 We EUROPEAN SEMINAR ON PROMOTING INDEPENDENT AND PLURALISTIC MEDIA ( with special focus on Central and Eastern Europe) We, the participants in European Seminar on Promoting Independent and Pluralistic Media ( with special focus on Central and Eastern Europe), organised in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 10 to 13 September 1997 by the United Nations Department of Public Information( UNDPI) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation( UNESCO); Recalling Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states that " Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media, and regardless of frontiers"; Recalling United Nations General Assembly Resolution 59( I) of 14 December 1946, which states that freedom of information is a fundamental human right, and General Assembly Resolution 45/76 A of 11 December 1990 on information in the service of humanity; Recalling Resolution 104 adopted by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation( UNESCO) at its twenty- fifth session in 1989, focusing on the promotion of" the free flow of ideas by word and image at international as well as national levels"; Recalling also resolution 4.3 adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO at its twenty- sixth session( 1991)" recognising that a free, pluralistic and independent press is an essential component of any democratic society", and inviting the Director- General" to extend to other regions of the world the action to encourage press freedom and to promote the independence and pluralism of the media"; Further recalling United Nations General Assembly decision of 20 December 1993 to declare 3 May World Press Freedom Day. Noting with satisfaction resolution 4.6 of the twenty- eighth session of the General Conference of UNESCO( 1995), which stressed" the outstanding importance of", and endorsed, the Declarations adopted by the participants of the Seminars, held in Windhoek, Namibia( 1991), in Almaty, Kazakstan( 1992), and in Santiago, Chile( 1994), and referring to 150 EX/ Decisions 3.1 by which the Executive Board of UNESCO at its 150 session ( 1996) recommended to the General Conference to endorse the Sana'a Declaration ( Yemen, 1996); ildug of dan brs am si по nolabo alo2. zibasqgA O THAS Noting with appreciation the statement made at the opening of the Seminar by the Vice Prime- Minister of the Republic of Bulgaria, and the messages from the Secretary General of the United Nations and by the Director- General of UNESCO, who emphasised that freedom of expression is the basic pillar of democracy that is particularly fragile in all transitional countries. The conditions in which the media operate, in this transition period, are extremely challenging; Expressing our sincere appreciation to the United Nations and UNESCO for organising the Seminar; Expressing also our sincere appreciation to all the intergovernmental, governmental and non- governmental organisations, agencies and foundations which contributed to the United Nations/ UNESCO effort to organise the Seminar; Expressing our gratitude to the Government, people, and media organisations and professionals of the Republic of Bulgaria for their kind hospitality which facilitated the success of the Seminar; *** E ad of ng We reiterate that the establishment, maintenance and fostering of independent, pluralistic and free media is essential to the development and preservation of democracy; We re- emphasise that twin functions of the press are to impart information and ideas on matters of public interest and to act as watch- dog of government; We express our commitment to the principles of the Declaration of Windhoek, acknowledging its crucial importance for promoting free, independent and pluralistic print and electronic media, including Internet and interactive communications, in all regions of the world; we urge all parties concerned that the principles enshrined in this Declaration be applied in practice; We support the world- wide movement towards democracy and freedom of expression and information which is a fundamental prerequisite for the fulfilment of human aspirations. To ignore these principles could undermine the development of civil society and even lead to the re- emergence of totalitarianism; We consider all forms of censorship, whether direct or indirect, unacceptable; we emphasise that media practitioners continue to be victims of harassment, physical assault, threats, arrest, detention, torture, abduction, exile and murder. They are also subject to economic and political pressures, including politically motivated dismissal, misuse of existing laws and further restrictions under new laws. In addition to limitations on the free flow of news and information, and on the circulation of periodicals within countries and across national borders, the media are also often subject to restrictions in the use of newsprint, transmitter systems, Internet, interactive and other means of communication. Licensing systems, abusive and arbitrary controls and also excessive tariffs limit access to the media and the right to publish, transmit or broadcast information; 2 w We strongly deplore that nearly all assassinations and other crimes against journalists and other media professionals in Europe as in other parts of the world go unpunished; pluralisap We urge intergovernmental organisations, both within the UN system and at the regional level, to co- ordinate their action to obtain from States concerned the relevant information on the results of their investigations and the legal measures they have taken on the assassinations and other crimes against journalists and other media professionals; We urge Governments to free immediately those journalists who have been jailed for their professional activities; We further deplore restrictions on travel and passport withdrawals or visa denials. There should be no discrimination between foreign and local journalists. Journalists should be free to work in the country of their choice and for any media, local or foreign; Being of the opinion that freedom of expression, including press freedom and access to information, is a fundamental human right, we invite the General Assembly of the United Nations, at its next session, to decide on measures to reinforce practical application of and to make binding the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, especially Article 19. Such a decision would represent an important contribution to the 50th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We invite all intergovernmental organisations concerned and donor agencies to make a special effort to provide increased assistance in establishing and strengthening independent and pluralist media in all regions of the world. bne 2913 We Declare that: notibba ni 1. The welcome changes that an increasing number of Central and Eastern European States are now undergoing towards democracy provide the climate in which independent and pluralistic media can emerge and develop. 2. All States should provide, or reinforce where they exist, constitutional and legal guarantees of freedom of expression and of press freedom and should review, revise and/ or repeal those laws, regulations and measures that limit the exercise of this fundamental right. They should pay special attention to ensuring the respect of these guarantees. Tendencies to draw limits or taboos outside the purview of the law restrict these freedoms and are unacceptable. 3. All countries should be encouraged to facilitate travel and granting of visas to foreign journalists wishing to travel, move and work within their borders; there should be no obstacle to bringing in and use of professional equipment. aib 4. Free access to information from public authorities must be granted. No journalist should be forced to reveal sources of information. Adequate guarantees must be established. 3 5. Truly independent, representative associations, syndicates or trade unions of journalists, and associations of editors and publishers should be established and/ or reinforced. Any W legal and administrative obstacles to the establishment of independent journalists' organisations should be removed. 6. Sound journalistic practices are the most effective safeguard against governmental restrictions and pressures by special interest groups. Any attempts to draw up standards and guidelines should come from journalists themselves. Disputes involving the media and/ or the media professionals in the exercise of their profession are a matter for the courts to decide, and such cases should be tried under civil and not criminal( or military) codes and procedures. 7. In all media the professional independence and journalistic and editorial freedom should be recognised. State- owned broadcasting and news agencies should be, as a matter of priority, reformed and granted statutes of journalistic and editorial independence as open public service institutions. If supervisory regulatory broadcasting authorities are established, they must be fully independent of government. Creation of independent news agencies as well as private and/ or community owned broadcasting media, including in rural areas, should also be encouraged. ibnidia 8. Special efforts should be made, to support the creation of in- country journalism educational and training structures, in order to ensure the development of independent journalism and free media. 9. Taking into account the economic and social conditions which prevail in Central and Eastern European countries, including discrepancies within this sub- region, the international community( international organisations, development agencies and professional associations) should as a matter of priority agree long term sustainable funding support directed towards the development of all independent media. In addition, the World Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, intergovernmental organisations and donor agencies concerned should work together to establish an independent Media Loan Fund. 10. The advent of new information and communication technologies representing new channels for the free flow of information could and should contribute to pluralism, economic and social development, democracy and peace. The access to and the use of these new media should be afforded the same freedom of expression protections as traditional media. 11. Xenophobia and clashes between different ethnic and religious groups threaten peace and democracy in many parts of Europe. Training programmes on journalistic ethics should sensitise journalists to prejudices and discrimination. It is also necessary to develop better recruitment policies within media which encourage journalists and journalism from ethnic and minority communities. 12. Non- partisan factual reporting and the highest professional standards are even of of crucial importance when in, and covering conflict zones. W W of W 908 od 4 13. Effective measures and legislation should be enacted to include prevention of excessive concentration of media ownership, including that by the state, and any controls that reduce pluralism. 14. Public interest is determined without regard to forms of ownership. Ownership and financing of all media should be transparent and publicly declared. States must encourage diversity in forms of ownership by means of legal guarantees and by the allocation of public funds on a non- discriminatory basis. 15. With the increasing commercial and other pressures on all media it is essential to maintain the credibility of the media, by striving for quality of content. 16. This Declaration should be presented by the Secretary- General of the United Nations to the General Assembly, and by the Director- General of UNESCO to the General Conference, for follow- up and implementation. INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS REPORT OF REGIONAL ACTIVITIES 5 legal dec be Sgupf pub syndicates or bluoda alists, E 00 res ytilsup not yd mailsulq AL ad gaishanit ansvib bilduq W 21 nistriem should 8. Special jour Taking into Eastern Europeast dent economic international fundin ( inte mat dev disions which prevail in Central and in this subdevelopment gree long independent me Bank. onstruction emmental concerned should dition, evelopment, together to an independent Media and. 10. The advent of new chan ation technologies new tion could and pluralism, development, democracy the same, of expres is as 11. Xenophobia and clashes between different ethnic and religious groups threaten peace and democracy in many parts of Europe! Training journalists to prejudices and on journalistic ethics should It recruitment policies within media which encourage journali and minor nities. develop better journalism from ethnic 12. Non- partisan factual reporting and the highest professional standards are of crucial importance when in, and covering conflict zones XXIII WORLD CONGRESS OF JOURNALISTS JOURNALISM 2000: NEW PERSPECTIVES, GLOBAL MEDIA SOCIAL JUSTICE AND THE FIGHT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS Throu wea 2. As a result, ca informa 3. Of part produce and lobby The Ste In rece joumalu 6. The Ce Burope bodies structures Congress 1 of Part Two freelan 7. In drail INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS outline REPORT OF REGIONAL ACTIVITIES The Gunf Björn meetings owT ris тацияL НО МОІТАЯАЙОТАИЯЭТИ Но Тяочня ЛАЙОЮИЯ ГЛІТІѴІТОА PART TWO, 1. Europe IFJ European Activity 1995-1998 1. The past five years has been a period of unprecedented change for European media. Throughout Europe journalists are struggling to meet the challenges of a changing industry. Employers have launched an assault on journalists' rights. Long established traditions of authors' rights are particularly under pressure. Well established patterns of collective bargaining are being undermined by media organisations who seek every opportunity to weaken trade union structures. 2. As a result, the last Congress in Santander the European Federation has continued to campaign on a broad front of concerns, including access to information, freelance rights, information society and threats to public service broadcasting. 3. Of particular focus has been authors' rights. The EFJ Authors' Rights Expert Group has produced a booklet Journalism and Authors' Rights, which is available in five languages and has been distributed to all IFJ affiliates as well as to EU officials, MEPs and relevant lobby groups. 4. The Steering Committee' has continued to see changes in information technology as being of the highest priority and has examined the impact on the work of journalists, on authors' rights, and on freedom of expression and content issues. 5. In recent years, the EFJ has put a particular focus on European Union policy as it affects journalists and regulation of in media related issues. 6. The General Secretary played an important role in the Information Society Forum of the European Union as chairman of its Social and Democratic values Working Group from 1995-1997. He has also been appointed a member of the INFO2000 Experts Group. Both bodies provide useful opportunities to keep track on the evolution of EC policy in this area. As a result, issues of editorial independence, ethical journalism in on- line services and journalists rights have been recognised in these policy areas. 7. In the field of authors' rights the European Commission adopted in December 1997 the draft directive on" Copyright and Related Rights in the Information Society". The draft outlines a European- wide set of rules which endorse the world treaties on copyright signed in Geneva in December 1996 at the World Intellectual Property Organisation( WIPO). The Authors' Rights Expert Group( AREG) lobbied heavily for this draft in the last two years. 8. The AREG has been extremely active and efficient in drafting policy documents and papers, lobbying senior EC officials and representing the IFJ at International meetings. A separate paper on policy in this area has been prepared for Congress. 01 1 The new steering committee has been elected at the last AGM in Brussels, June 1997. The members are: Gustl Glattfelder( chair); Wolfgang Mayer( IG Medien); Antonio Velluto( FNSI); Alf Lindberg( SJ, Sweden); Björn Manson( SJ, Finland). The elected member Judit Neurink( NVJ) resigned a few weeks after and a new member will be elected at the next AGM. Regional adviser is Juan Antonio Prieto,( FAPE). ТЯАЧ 9. The EFJ lobbied with the European Parliament and the European Broadcasting Union for an agreement in support of public service broadcasting by EU governments. A protocol was adopted during the Amsterdam Conference in July 1997, which was added to the revised Treaty. This provides a legal framework for continued public funding of broadcasting throughout Europe. The EFJ has organised two seminars with the European Broadcasting Union in the framework of social dialogue to discuss issues of training and authors' rights. Follow up work with the EBU, however, has been limited. bem 10. EFJ member unions have continued making demands for more openness and access to EU documents. The EFJ organised two seminars on the subject in 1996 and in 1997 trying to influence EU policy makers to provide more freedom of information. With the inclusion of an article on transparency in the Treaty of Amsterdam a partial success was achieved. However ,, the EFJ Steering Committee expressed its concern on a declaration adopted at the same time which may give EU member states rights of veto over information to be made available. 10 E 11. The EFJ supported the Swedish Union of Journalists, which went to the European Court of First Instance in Luxembourg after the Journalist newspaper had been refused documents by the Council of Ministers. The court decision is expected in early 1998. 12. Other issues upon which the EFJ commented in respect to EU policy relate to media content( Communication from the Commission on Illegal and Harmful Content on the Internet; Green Paper on the Protection of Minors and Human Dignity in New Audiovisual and Information Services). ba al 2 13. The EFJ organised with the ENPA and the EBU seminars dealing with ethics and tolerance which underline the importance of self regulation among the professionals within the sectors and gave a clear signal of the importance of inter- professional dialogue. and 14. The European Commission published in December a Green Paper on Convergence of the Telecommunications, Media and Information Technology Sectors, and the Implications for Regulation. A concerted response by the EFJ is being prepared by the EFJ Steering Committee. bergobs 15. In social affairs, the European Commission has also come up with some new initiatives, and the EFJ has been active within the framework of the European Trade Union Confederation( ETUC). The General Secretary has been appointed as a member of the ETUC steering committee in 1997.( Green Paper: Partnership for a new organisation of work; workers' participation in companies) vpiloq grift bns evijos 16. The growing problems facing unions as a result of media restructuring, freelance employment, and a combative environment for bargaining has meant renewed and reinvigorated contact with other media unions in defence of media workers rights. 17. The Freelance Expert Group( FREG) has created an efficient network within the EFJ and considerable work has been accomplished in the last three years. Three freelance conferences have been organised by the EFJ in close co- operation with the Freelance Group. The working plan of the FREG has been to collect model contracts for freelances; 2 to give relevant information for freelances on the IFJ home page; to publish a European freelance network and a Freelance newsletter; to circulate among EFJ affiliates the 2 information on a questionnaire on social status and freelance agreements and to draft a survey on training models. 18. A meeting with members of the European Parliament and the European Commission is planned to discuss follow up issues of the social status seminar. 19. In terms of future policy, the EFJ Annual Meeting( AGM) in June 1996 agreed that more must be done to strengthen the trade union agenda. Information, practical forms of cooperation and organised solidarity are key elements of a European- wide strategy for success. Thereby, co- operating with other unions and with creators' groups and consumers groups will become more and more important. 20. Activities will focus on lobbying efforts at European and national level with regard to the adoption of the draft directive on copyright and related rights in the information society. Links with other creators' organisations are being established and enforced and this exercise might be an example for other areas of concern to the EFJ. B 21. Social Dialogue with the publishers will continue. Progress is being made, especially in the fields of ethics and editorial quality. The extremely useful discussions as they took place at the recent seminar in the Hague on ethics, should continue at both European and national level. 22. In particular, the EFJ/ IFJ will aim to encourage dialogue with other unions and with management on the impact of convergence of the media and telecommunications industries and the impact of the so- called on- line journalism. A number of projects- Musenet and Jet Pilot, in particular- have been launched by the EFJ/ IFJ in this area. bilo2 52 Brussels wo UA TO MATOMI 13 or bus Tusiv- oibuA oil) ni ugolei leipo yd betinago XT3002 HOITAMO ятрати по? laniv- olbuA and ni sugolnik laibol JAUT 21 odz mildad 3 Seminar Programme Seminars organised by the European Federation of Journalists( IFJ) have been supported by the European Commission. The EFJ seeks support from budget lines dealing with social and labour conditions of workers in the European Union; with Social Dialogue, where employers' organisations and unions have to take part; and with workers participation in enterprises, i.e. European Works Councils. The seminars are open to all members of the EFJ. THEME PLACE 1995( second half) ACTIVITIES for Brussels me PRIME TIME FOR QUALITY: EUROPEAN BROADCASTING SYSTEMS IN THE SERVICE OF SOCIETY, Seminar, October 13-14, 1995 05 Amsterdam FREELANCE JOURNALISTS IN THE NEW MEDIA AGE: PROGRESS WITH PROTECTION, Seminar, December 1-2, 1995 1996 Brussels 993. REUTERS HOLDING PLC: TRAINING FOR EUROPEAN WORKS COUNCIL, Seminar for shop stewards, January 16-17; Bonn CLT: ESTABLISHMENT OF A EUROPEAN WORKS COUNCIL, Seminar for shop stewards at CLT, January 26-27; voine nl.SS Catania MEDITERRANEAN JOURNALISM AND THE CRISIS OF MEDIA INTOLERANCE: A Conference for Journalists Unions to examine the 14 The Europ Importance of Ethics and Professionalism in Building a Network for Solidarity, Regulation 1-2, March; concerted Brussels AUTHORS RIGHTS: EUROPEAN MODELS FOR JOURNALISTS IN THE 15. Th Dublin ET Brussels Brussels Group The INFORMATION SOCIETY, Seminar for Authors' Rights Experts, March 22-23; THE RIGHT TO KNOW: ACCESS TO DOCUMENTS IN EUROPEAN COUNTRIES, Seminar, April 26-27; es) lives. Social Dialogue in the Audio- visual Sector: THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY, organised by EFJ, MEI and the EBU, June 25; ontact with Social Dialogue in the Audio- visual Sector: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY, organised by EFJ, MEI and the EBU, November 15, 4 1997 PART TV the America Brussels Bilbao Brussels Brussels THE RIGHT TO KNOW: ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND THE MAASTRICHT TREATY, Seminar, April 25-26; PRIME TIME FOR TOLERANCE: JOURNALISM AND THE CHALLENGE OF RACISM, International Conference, May 2-4; JOURNALISM AND EUROPE'S NEW INFORMATION LANDSCAPE; conference, June 6, supported by DG III( Industry) and DG XIII( Telecommunications, Information Market and Research) MEDIA ETHICS AND POLITICS, 1997. Dialogue with European Newspapers Publishers Association( ENPA), Current memb Round table Seminar, July 9, Brussels MEDIA AND THE CHALLENGE OF TOLERANCE: SETTING STANDARDS FOR CHANGE, organised in co- operation with ENPA and EBU, July, 10-11; Brussels MULTI MEDIA, AUTHORS' RIGHTS AND COLLECTING SYSTEMS IN EUROPE, seminar for authors' rights experts, September 26-27; Copenhagen FREELANCES IN EUROPE: SOCIAL STATUS IN THE EUROPEAN UNION, Seminar for Freelances, in co- operation with Danish Union of Journalists, November 21-23. SNTP th 1998 The Hague MEDIA IN FOCUS: BEYOND THE PAPARAZZI; JOURNALISM AND PRIVACY; ETHICS IN THE NEWS; in cooperation with the ENPA and the Netherlands Association of Journalists( NVJ); January 22-23 Brussels INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE, Experts' Round Table Discussion in co- operation with AREG, February 13. Vo mep NOR LOTC NOR Regio EUROP UNESCO FES Norway 5 Seminar Programme Semmourg he European labour org Europe HOST) TIEX DG( b) III DO yd PLAS 1995 half) Brussels Amsterdam 201 202 1996 Brussels Bonn Catanis MEDITERR INTOLERA YOAVLAD ebrishs Brussels AUT Dublin ES- SS Ef youd DA iw noite TRE COUNTRIES, Teer Ordli alazz det bnood ЦИА АШЯМ OHTUA AIMIM DOCUMENTS IN EUROPEAN UNCU nogadaeqo Tida elszer Brussels Brussels Social Dialogue in the Audio- visual Sector: Tmz ORTANCE OF TRAINING IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY, organised by EFI MEI and the EBU, June 25, Social Dialogue in the Audio- visual Sector: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY IN THE INFORMATION SOCIETY, organised by EFI, ME and the EBU, November 15, PART TWO, 2. Latin America In Legislation rela Creat The 1.- Affiliations Rad IFJ Latin America Report egiplation imo 231191 Between 1995 and 1997 the following organisations became affiliated: bo National Federation of Journalists- FENAPE- Equador. Associate member 1996. • National Trade Union of the Haitian Press- SNTPH- Haiti. Associate member 1997. • Journalists' Trade Union of Panama- SPP- Panama. Associate Member 1997. National Federation of Media Workers. FENATRAMCO- Chile, Associate Member December 1995. 20A1A13 edmoM yusionoH Current members of the IFJ in the region are as follows: ORIT/ CIOS • FATPREN, Argentina. Full member. Chairmanship of GAL- IFJ. • FENAJ, Brazil. Full member. Deputy chairmanship of IFJ. • SPP, Paraguay. Full Member. Treasurer of GAL- IFJ. ANP, Peru. Full Member. Executive committee member of IFJ. • FENAPE, Ecuador. Associate member. • CCRG, Colombia. Associate member. • SNTP, Venezuela. Full member. Board member of GAL- IFJ. • SNTP, the Dominican Republic. Full member. IFJ Regional adviser. • SNTPH, Haiti. Full member. • SPP, Panama. Associate member. SNP, Costa Rica. Full member. • SNPH, Nicaragua. Full member. GAL- IFJ Secretariat. APH, Honduras. Associate member. ик T dons mol 291 and • SITINPRES, Honduras. Full member. Deputy- IFJ Management Committee. • SINPRESS, El Salvador. Full member. Deputy- IFJ Management Committee. Since 1990, the date the Regional Office came into being, 13 organisations have joined. In 1989: 2 members. In 1995: 12 members. 2.- Projects undertaken: louse In 1998: 15 members. ( elem inegiA) ans • Vocational Training • Trade Union development •. Human Rights .. Media for Democracy . Legislation in the Media Regional Integration NORAD- NJ LO/ TCO Sweden/ FES NORAD- NJ Min. of Foreign Affairs, Norway FileMat EUROPEAN UNION gnin UNESCO FES 29 ods los bevlovni gni as be alailamuoj 0,1 odsto A phamA ais... OWT TЯAS 3.- Key achievements by project: In Vocational Training: 10 BoismA nits.] HI • Agreements with universities to provide qualifications for practising journalists in Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic. Participants: 150 approx. • Creation of Radio Broadcasting studies and basic principles for radio stations in Paraguay and Nicaragua. Scholarships for specialised studies for journalists, agreements with CIESPAL in the field of Radio and TV. Beneficiaries: 60 journalists. • Creation of a Data Base on education agreements for journalists. ilsmuot pot• - • Integration of the IFJ within the G8= Communication Networks in Latin America and the Caribbean. • The IFJ has been designated Honorary Member of FELAFACS, the Latin American Federation of Faculties of Social Communication. ins nu Gidensania In Trade Union Development: • Strengthening of trade unions and backing for the creation of a Trade Union in Haiti. . • Training for leaders through an Advanced Trade Union Instruction Programme- PISA, over the course of 1996 and 1997. 80 middle level leaders received training over the whole region. • Greater presence of young people and women at management and middle level. Backing for processes of regional integration. '12 म 130 чтиг • The IFJ coordinated the Coordinating Body for International Professional SecretariatsIPSS, from March 1996 to March 1997. In Human Rights: isd тиа 12. • Statistics, legal aid and monitoring of cases all over the region up to July 1996. End of regional financing. • From 1995 the Central American Coordination Office has been monitoring Human Rights in this area with the backing of Norway. The emphasis is on education for a Peace Culture( Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua). Participation of approximately 500 communicators. • Special attention to cases of journalists imprisoned in Peru( Campaign); Liberation of oni Javier Eloriaga in Chiapas( Mexico); protection and shelter given to Vinicio Pacheco ( Guatemala); financial support for the campaign in reaction to the murder of Jose Luis Cabezas( Argentina); liberation of William Ojeda( Venezuela) and mass sackings in the daily paper, Barricada( Nicaragua). In Media for Democracy: 235 Innoitsoo V ninj U oberT Training in covering elections in Ecuador and Nicaragua during 1996 elections. • Training in Human Rights in the whole region. • Backing for pro Human Rights campaigns in Peru, Argentina and all Central America in collaboration with human rights law offices. • A total of 1,709 journalists were registered as being involved. In Legislation related to the Media: Havi • Creation of a Data Base- BANLEGFIP- with the backing of UNESCO. Contains law studies at national level for 8 countries and comparative studies in three areas: The right to information, freedom of expression, and copyright, Labour Law Radio broadcasting legislation In Regional integration: • Backing for coordination meetings in Mercosur, both in the communications sector specifically and with other trade union sectors and workers' centres. • Joint seminars between journalists and graphics workers. 4.- Relations with other organisations: • UNESCO • ORIT/ CIOSL: The IFJ is a member of the Executive Committee and participates in joint missions and projects in El Salvador and Haiti. • ISP Coordinating body: The IFJ coordinates a joint project backed by the FES to work with the Coordinating body for the Trade Union Headquarters in the American Southern Hemisphere. G- 8 Communication networks in Latin America and the Caribbean: The IFJ coordinates joint projects such as the Festival of Radio and TV enthusiasts every two years. • Inter- American Press Society- IPS. Exchange and joint activities in Guatemala and Haiti. • International Center for Journalists- ICFJ( USA). Exchange of projects and participation in an event on Ethics in journalism. • IDEA( Sweden). The IFJ will set up a Research Mission in Guatemala. 5. Contact Missions to non- member countries: 8661 ON2 .Mexico - Cuba • Belize Uruguay 6- Publications: - Jamaica - Bolivia ⚫- Regional office:-10 Bulletin issues" Latin America on a Direct Line" - 5 Issues of IPS post REG PAIS ⚫- Brazil: - Pamphlet: Theoretical methodological framework" Freedom of expression, rights to information, the rights and freedoms of media workers in Latin America". UNESCO- IFJ. " Stress e Violencia no Lead da Noticia": OIP- IFJ and Trade Unions .- Honduras: cm wal cation ⚫- Ecuador: ⚫- Paraguay: Pa ⚫- Nicaragua: .- Ecuador: " Trade Unionism: Collective Hiring". Materials for Trade Union organisation. Sitinres- IFJ. bas Book entitled," Radio and TV broadcasting entusiasts". Cosponsored with G- 8. Meigs I nI 12970* buse Video" The Trade Union: Aims and Structure: SPP- IFJ Manuals " Trade Unions strategy and tactics"." The Origin of trade unions". The Journalist's Electoral Manual. IFJ- European Union. The Journalist's Electoral Manual- European Union giol and 7.- Projects currently running: The • Vocational training. Backing from the NJ and NORAD. Regional. ⚫- Trade Union development. LO/ TCO support Sweden. Regional( PISA) - Human Rights. NJ and NORAD support for Guatemala. ⚫- Media for Democracy and Electoral Processes. European Union support.( Brazil, 92. Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela). .- Legislation in the Media. UNESCO support. Regional. who 8.- Matters for the Conference On projects: • A project for action on and monitoring of Human Rights in the whole region must be In embarked upon once again.. • There is interest amongst the member organisations in working on Copyright and it is suggested that a project be presented for specialised co- operators in the field. • Continuance along the lines of trade union training for young leaders by levels. PISA project, up till the year 2000( inclusive). sH • We must attempt to keep the project Resources for Democracy and Electoral Processes with the European Union running, extending it to countries where elections are to be held. On GAL- FIP: Cabezas( A of Jose Luis • Greater participation is required by the leaders of GAL- IFJ in the region's activities, placing this within the context of the projects. On the Regional Office: Training in Human nits. I ni anshow • At the end of the Norwegian support planned for December 1998, the Latin American trade unions or the GAL- IFJ will have to take on office administration costs. rnalists Caracas, 10th February, 1998. e PAIS dor IFJ REGIONAL ACTIVITY 1995 CUADRO ACTIVIDADES DESDE MAYO 1995- FEBRERO 1998 AMERICA LATINA Projesional PAIS Guatemala Nicaragua ACTIVIDAD/ TEMA Taller: Papel del Periodista frente a las elecciones Taller: Relaciones entre Ejército y Prensa Foro: Los Candidatos y la Prensa Conferencia: La Iglesia, la Prensa y las elecciones Taller: ¿ Qué debe hacer un periodista al ser amenazado? Taller: Organización Sindical Seminario: Libertad de Expresión, expresión de la Democracia Dos( 2) talleres: Derechos y Deberes de la Prensa Seminario: Organización y Derechos laborales del periodista Taller: Nuevo Código laboral y pasos hacia Comité Ejecutivo. 2do. Semestre- Convenio con Universidad Nacional Taller: Periodismo Cultural El Salvador AVE Curso: Producción de Guiones de Radio Argentina Panamá Rep. Dominicana Ecuador Colombia HAITI Taller: Cultura Política para periodistas COOPERANTE NJ Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega - NJ Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega NJ- Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega NJ Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega NJ Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega LO/ TCO- Suecia NJ Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega - NJ Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega LO/ TCO Suecia LO/ TCO- Suecia NJ Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega NJ- Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega NJ- Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega NJ Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega - Seminario Nacional: Hacia los 100 cuadros dirigentes de un nuevo| LO/ TCO- Suecia modelo sindical Taller- Seminario- Evaluación Sindical I Seminario Sindical: El Sindicato y el futuro del Canal de Panamá Conferencia: Mujer y Periodismo ler. Módulo de redacción y ortografia LO/ TCO- Suecia LO/ TCO- Suecia LO/ TCO - Suecia NJ Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega II Congreso del Sindicato Nac. de Trabajadores de la Prensa" Por el LO/ TCO- Suecia nuevo sindicato"- Talleres prácticos. Taller: Aspectos sindicales y organizaciones gremiales( Quito) Conferencia: Derechos Humanos, Sindicales y profesionales( Cuenca) Seminario: II Encuentro abogados laboralistas. Asesores de sindicatos. Taller de Derechos Integrales del Periodista( Bucaramanga) Seminario: Derechos Integrales del Periodista NJ- Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega NJ Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega F.E.S. - LO/ TCO- Suecia NJ Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega 1ra. Asamblea del SNTPH. Conferencia central: Periodistas y su NJ- Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega organización. Puerto Rico 2 Conferencias: Los sindicatos de Prensa( Semana de la Prensa) NJ Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega Caracas, 10 February, 1998, Venezuela PAIS ACTIVIDAD/ TEMA Seminario: Negociación Colectiva II Seminario Regional de Jóvenes Periodistas Sindicalistas Regional ( El Salvador) Regionales ( Venezuela) Regional ( Paraguay) Regional ( Costa Rica) Regional ( Ecuador) COOPERANTE FES- ORIT/ CIOSLOS LO/ TCO- Suecia Seminario Regional: La Dimensión Social en los procesos de FES/ LO/ TCO integración Reunión Anual de GAL- FIP Taller Coordinadora SPI's- Un proyecto sindical conjunto Curso: Temática y metodología- educación sindical Festival de Radioaficionados y Televisionarios NJ- Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega ORIT/ CUT/ FES ORIT/ NJ- Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega NJ y G- 8 Honduras Firma convenio cooperación Universidad Fco. Morazán. Capacitación NJ- Min. Rel. Ext. Noruega de periodistas y locutores. ACTIVIDAD/ TEMA Seminario: Derechos Humanos y Prensa IFJ REGIONAL ACTIVITY 1996 PAIS Guatemala COOPERANTE Unión Europea LO/ TCO- Unión Europea- NJ Taller: Inauguración y Taller Sindical. Oficina del Sindicato de LO/ TCO- Suecia Trabajadores de la Comunicación Social de Guatemala Eng Taller de Planificación de Proyectos Charla: Guerra y Periodismo Seminario: Periodismo, Estado de Derecho y Democracia Firma Convenio con Universidad San Carlos Seminario: Lenguaje para la Paz Taller: ONG'S y Prensa Séptimo Encuentro de Periodistas. México/ Guatemala Seminario: Medios de Comunicación y Democracia Seminario: Periodismo para la Paz en el 2000 BECIOMVT VC Taller: Derecho de Informar y estar informado SV12 Foro: Guatemala ¿ Cual Paz? Taller: Producción de Radio y DDHH WEBICY EVLIMY Unión Europea NJ- NORAD NJ- NORAD Unión Europea NJ- NORAD NJ- NORAD NJ- NORAD Unión Europea NJ- NORAD NJ- NORAD NJ- NORAD JIAIDYDEZ DEZDE WVAO T002- LEBKEBO 1008 Honduras " Trade Unionism: Collective Hiring" Materials for PAIS El Salvador ACTIVIDAD/ TEMA 2 Talleres de Organización Sindical y Profesional Ciclo Conferencias( 4) en Derechos Humanos Taller de planificación de Proyectos Seminario: Radio el Medio democratizador del próximo milenio. Inicio Convenio Universidad de El Salvador A Jornada de Motivación Sindical COOPERANTE LO/ TCO- Unión Europea- NJ Unión Europea U.E. - NJ- LO/ TCO. NJ- NORAD NJ- NORAD LO/ TCO- Unión Europea- NJ NJ- NORAD LO/ TCO- Unión Europea- NJ NJ- NORAD Honduras Inicio Convenio Universidad San Pedro Sula Capacitación jurídica de periodistas Taller sobre sindicalismo Básico Taller de Planificación de Proyectos Seminario para periodistas radiales y locutores de noticias NJ- NORAD Jornadas: Paz en Centroamérica NJ- NORAD Seminario Prensa y Militarismo NJ- NORAD Seminario Autoestima y Trabajo NJ- NORAD Seminario Legislación Laboral Nicaragua Taller de Planificación de Proyectos Curso: Producción de Noticieros de Televisión 2 Seminarios: Cultura de Paz y Elecciones Seminario: La Ley Electoral PERE PAIS Guatemal Haití Seminario: Cultura Política y Cultura de Paz Seminario: Estado de Derecho y Derechos integrales. Elecciones Taller: DDHH y Comunicación Social Seminario Nacional Policías y Periodistas Taller Capacitación Sindical у Taller de Análisis de Reglas Constitucionales para las elecciones 3 cursos sobre Cultura Política y manejo electoral Conferencia c on candidatos Presidenciales Conferencia: Lectura de Escrutinios electorales 4 Talleres de organización Sindical- Port au Prince 5 Talleres seccionales - LO/ TCO- Unión Europea- NJ LO/ TCO- Unión Europea- NJ NJ- Ciespal Unión Europea Unión Europea Unión Europea Unión Europea Unión Europea- Universidad Uraccan NJ- NORAD LO/ TCO Unión Europea Unión Europea Unión Europea Unión Europea LO/ TCO sindicales( Cabo Haitiene, Jacmel, Gonaive, LO/ TCO Seminario: Labor de los trabajadores de la prensa en Haití Saint Marc, Les Cayes) 6V12 Inicio Programa de Español LO/ TCO NJ- NORAD Panamá Perú al Ecuador PAIS dor) ACTIVIDAD/ TEMA Taller de Planificación de Proyectos 2 Conferencias DDHH( Lima- Chiclayo). Visita Jens Linde Conferencia y Plan de acción por la libertad de periodistas Jornada Nacional de Solidaridad Conferencia DDHH y Libertad de Prensa. Visita de Aidan White Taller de Planificación Proyecto Medios para la Democracia Reunión G- 8: Estrategias regionales en radiodifusión libre ler. Seminario Nacional Medios para la Democracia 8 Talleres provinciales: Educación Electoral para periodistas Taller de organización gremial y sindical Conferencia: Retos a la Libertad de Expresión COOPERANTE Unión Europea- NJ- LO/ TCO Unión Europea Unión Europea Unión Europea Unión Europea Unión Europea NJ- NORAD Unión Europea Unión Europea LO/ TCO UNESCO NJ- NORAD ler. Encuentro Nacional de Periodistas ler. Encuentro Nacional de Mujeres periodistas NJ- NORAD Brasil Paraguay Seminario: Saude do Jornalistas. Aporte a Proyecto local NJ- NORAD Congreso FENAJ. NJ- FENAJ- Unión Europea Seminario de Integración Gráficos y Periodistas FES- LO/ TCO NAL Jornada de capacitación sindical. Estructura y Código del trabajo LO/ TCO PAIS Jornada: Estrategia y táctica sindical LO/ TCO Guatemala Video Taller sobre estrategias y tácticas sindicales LO/ TCO 2 Cursos redacción, dicción y locución radial NJ- SPP Seminario: Los periodistas y la globalización y el Mercosur LO/ TCO Rep. Dominicana Conferencia: Hacia el fortalecimiento de la libertad de información y Unión Europea expresión. Visita de Aidan White. Curso de Producción Radio 3 Talleres Regionales Sindicales y Profesionales. Graduación ler. Grupo de Periodistas UASD Curso de Producción de Informativos de Televisión Seminario: Técnicas de Negociación Colectiva. Seminario: Periodismo Judicial y Policial NJ- NORAD- Ciespal NJ NORAD- LO/ TCO - NJ- NORAD NJ- NORAD FES- NJ NJ- NORAD NJ- NORAD NJ- NORAD Venezuela Argentina Seminario: Periodista de Investigación Seminario: Periodismo Radial ASCOL 6712 Conferencia: 1ra. Jornada Nacional sobre Seguridad Profesional de los Unión Europea Periodistas. Visita Aidan White. IFJ Media for Democracy Programme PART TWO, 3. Media For Democracy Program 8601 SOOT PAIS Regional ( El Salvador) Regional ( Honduras) Regional ( Costa Rica) Regional ( Rep. Dominicana) Regional ( Venezuela) ACTIVIDAD/ TEMA Seminario Regional: Cultura Política 100 Seminario SPI's con Movimiento Sindical Salvadoreño Curso Regional para Radioaficionados y locutores de noticias Curso Producción de Radio y Derechos Humanos Clubo 20180m Nivel I del Programa de Instrucción Sindical Avanzado- PISA Grupo Centroamérica y Caribe. Nivel II del Programa de Instrucción Sindical Avanzado- PISA Grupo Centroamérica y Caribe. COOPERANTE NJ- NORAD - ORIT LO/ TCO NJ- NORAD NJ Radio Neederland - FES- NJ FES- LO/ TCO- NJ Nivel I y Nivel II del Programa de Instrucción Sindical Avanzado- FES/ LO/ TCO- NJ PISA- Grupo Suramericano Seminario Legislación y Libertad de Prensa Reunión GAL- FIP: Políticas para Latinoamérica Consejo Ejecutivo ORIT/ CIOSLO Encuentro G- 8- Legislación en medios Seminario: Democratizar el espectro radioeléctrico U. Europea- UNESCO- LO/ TCO- NJ NJ ORIT/ CIOSL NJ NORAD G- 8/ NJ. Ba IFJ REGIONAL ACTIVITIES 1997 PAIS Guatemala Nicaragua 6712 ACTIVIDAD/ TEMA Curso: Producción bilingüe de Radio en Derechos Humanos 4 Cursos Regionales: Comunicación para la democracia y la paz 4 Cursos Regionales: Prensa, Justicia y Derechos Humanos Curso: Organización, elemento para la democracia Seminario: Periodistas al 2000 Seminario: Educación para la Paz COOPERANTE NJ- NORAD NJ NORAD NJ- NORAD NJ- NORAD NJ- NORAD NJ- NORAD Seminario Nacional: El Papel de la Prensa en la Reconstrucción de la NJ- NORAD Democracia 2do. Curso Periodismo, Etica y Autonomía Taller de Planificación y Evaluación Taller: Radio hacia el 2000 LADY Inauguración Estudio de Radio NJ- NORAD LO/ TCO- NJ NJ- NORAD NJ- NORAD -1998 PAIS Honduras Rep. Dominicana Bago pack ACTIVIDAD/ TEMA Taller práctico y Presentación del Manual Sindical 3 Cursos: Contratación Colectiva Venezuela Haití COOPERANTE LO/ TCO LO/ TCO LO/ TCO- NJ- CIESPAL Taller Producción de Radio, Derechos Humanos Congreso Sindical- Taller Sindical y Sindicales NJ- NORAD Curso: Producción de Informativos y TV. NJ- NORAD Taller de Primeros Auxilios. Periodistas Profesionales NJ- NORAD Seminario de Formación y Organización sindical LO/ TCO Paraguay Brasil Argentina Uruguay Regional ( Guatemala) Regional ( Costa Rica) Regional ( Nicaragua) Regional ( Venezuela) Regional( Haiti) Regional( Brasil) Seminario Evaluación y Plan sindical ler. Seminario con el Movimiento Sindical 2 Talleres de organización sindical Taller de producción de Radio Taller sindical. PISA, local 2 Seminarios sindicales PISA, local Conferencia: 2da. Jornada Nacional sobre Seguridad Profesional de los periodistas 2 Talleres sindicales. PISA local cabecito isto Presentación Diagnóstico Prensa Nacional Encuentro con procuradurías de Derechos Humanos de Centroamérica Conferencia Hemisférica Crímenes sin Castigo Nivel I del Programa de Instrucción Sindical Avanzado- PISA Grupo Centroamérica y el Caribe Nivel II del Programa de Instrucción Sindical Avanzado- PISA Grupo Centroamérica y el Caribe Nivel I y II del Programa de Instrucción Sindical Avanzado PISA. Grupo Suramericano Participación en Cumbre Sindical( Isla de Margarita) Consejo Ejecutivo ORIT/ CIOSL Seminario: Etica y Medios: Realidades y Desafios en América Latina Seminario Promoción de la Libertad de Expresión ler. Encontro de Jornalistas. Assesoria de Imprensa.( Fortaleza) Reunión Anual de los SPI's- Taller de Proyectos( Florianópolis) LO/ TCO ORIT- NJ- LO/ TCO LO/ TCO NJ- NORAD SPP FENAJ FATPREN FATPREN NJ NJ- NORAD SIP- NJ FES- NJ NJ- LO/ TCO FES- LO/ TCO- NJ NJ- ORIT ORIT International Center for Journalists Instituto de Etica Global( USA) Universidad Católica Andrés Bello UNESCO FENAJ FES- ORIT PART TWO, 3. Media For Democracy Programme 1995-1998 IFJ Media for Democracy Programme 1995-1998 The IFJ's Media for Democracy Programme supports the creation of democratic, pluralist and independent journalism in the countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America, central and eastern Europe and the Newly Independent States. Principles of the programme are: that public and media scrutiny of the exercise of political power is essential in democratic society; that law related to the operation of media should be consistent with international standards; that journalists and media owners have a duty to work to the highest standards and should accept responsibility to set up structures for effective self- regulation. The programme is organised in partnership with IFJ member unions and associations. In some cases other professional organisations such as the World Association of Newspapers participate in the programme. The programme builds on the premise of a comprehensive, integrated and co- ordinated approach in support of independent journalism and pluralistic media. It therefore addresses all relevant aspects of media development such as: • professional training and standards; • media law; . structure and organisation of media; ⚫ structural assistance; • promoting independent professional organisations; • and monitoring violations of press freedom. Bee The following list gives an overview of activities carried out in the framework of the Media for Democracy Programme in central and eastern Europe, Russia and the Newly Independent States, former Yugoslavia, Africa and Asia. As part of the programme the IFJ organised more than 120 seminars and workshops, about 25 regional and sub- regional conferences and produced more than 15 publications. The total turnover of these activities is about 4,000,000 US$. Election Cove Repo yeM asitivitoA med 101 siboM Beer- zeet smago om10 aiboME, OWT THAT PAIS Activities May 1995- May 1998 ACTIVIDAD/ TEMA Media for Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe Theme/ Year Trade Union Development 1995-1996 Media for asil Democracy 1995- 1996 Country( ies) Czech Republic, Lithuania Lithuania dug 21 Activities three seminars per country on union rights and union organisation study on media law, three seminars on professional rights and editorial independence, onthe- spot training on newsroom Publications Reader with basic IFJ materials translated, negotiations handbook for Lithuania Comparative Study on Media Law, round table report, reader for seminars based on translation of IFJ policy texts BLO/ TCE COOPE Partners Donors LJU, Czech syndicate European Commission LJU, Baltic Media Centre European Commission, Council of Europe JOCISLO organisation, one regional round table Beer- 2001 Public Service Broadcasting 1996 Regional two regional Conference reports conferences in Hungarian unions, Romanian European Commission Budapest, Bucharest EBU Access to Information Regional one conference in Prague conference report 1996 Newsroom Baltic countries on- the- spot training, programme report management seminars 1996 bluo journalists' society, Czech syndicate FIEJ, LJU, Estonian publishers European Commission, Council of Europe European Commission Regional FENAJ ORIT Election Coverage 1995 Election Coverage 1996 d Poland three seminars Romania Election Coverage 1996 Albania monitoring four seminars and monitoring two seminars Media for Democracy Albania 1996 50% Independent regional study on media law, three seminars on professional rights and public service broadcasting round table monitoring report, election handbook monitoring report, election handbook election handbook SDP, NUJ Romanian Journalists Society AJPA, LAJ, Article 19 106 AJPA, LAJ, Article 19 European Commission European Commission European Commission, Council of Europe European Commission Emobe study on media law, seminar reports, translation of key IFJ texts conference report AJPA, LAJ, AMI European Commission, Soros Journalism 1996 Reporting Diversity 1996-1997 regional( Russia, Albania, Hungary) research and preparation of manual, seminars Reporting Diversity manual( intl, RAPIC, AMI, CIJ Budapest, CWPNM Journalists' Ethics 1997 Lithuania seminar Russian, Hungarian and Albanian seminar report LJU 1882: 1834 # 2 1889 GAGU G European Commission, UK Foreign Office, Soros Council of Europe OLEM Activities May 1995- May 1998 Russia, CIS, Mongolia Theme Media for Country( ies) Russia Democracy 1995-1996 and Ea Eastern Europe Activities study on media law, seven seminars on professional rights, media law, editorial independence, onthe- spot training seminar Publications study on media law, seminar reports, translations of IFJ policy texts Partners JUR seminar report JUR Donors European Commission, Council of Europe Council of Europe Journalism in Russia Conflict Zones 1996 Media Law in the Regional( Moscow) conference CISDIAGLA 1996 Media for Democracy 1997 Russia Journalists Rights in Regional( Minsk) the CIS 1997 Journalists rights Ukraine and editorial independence 1996-1997 four seminars on professional rights and editorial independence conference conference report and assessment of Russian media law seminar reports, translation of IFJ policy texts JUR C Council of Europe JUR Council of Europe VWI conference report JUR Council of Europe three seminars for seminar reports Union of Journalists Council of Europe journalists from of Ukraine national and regional press ooy арь ипт Lobes Journalists rights Belarus 1998 Media for Democracy 1995-1996 Mongolia Independent Regional for Central Journalism Asia Election Coverage Mongolia ( 162) - 1888 two seminars on professional rights and media law seminar reports, assessment of BJA, Article IXX Council of Europe Belarussian media law assessment of media law, five seminars on professional rights study of media law, MFDJA seminar reports, European Commission translation of key IFJ texts conference assessment of MFDJA journalists rights in Central Asia four training seminars and monitoring media monitoring report, election MFDJA European Commission European Commission handbook ment development EED DO M Activities May 1995- May 1998 Former Yugoslavia Russie Theme Co- ordinating Centre Country( ies) for Independent Media 1994-1998 all of former Yugoslavia Annual round table for independent media 1995-1998 Assistance to independent media 1995-1997 Emergency Assistance Fund 1995-1997 Professional rights 1995-1998 all of former Yugoslavia Croatia, FRY, BiH all of former Yugoslavia all of former Yugoslavia Bosnia- Herzegovina Open Broadcast Network t 1996-1998 Trade Union development 1998-1999 BiH, FYR Legal Assistance 1998-1999 Croatia, BiH, FYR Activities monitoring and campaigning against censorship, humanitarian assistance annual conference of 150 journalists to discuss co- operation structural assistance to over 100 media Publications annual report, specific country reports final declaration Report Partners IFJ member unions in Ex- Yugoslavia, World Association of Newspapers( WAN) IFJ member unions, World Association of Newspapers WAN WAN small scale and fast assistance to over 100 media Report seminar reports WAN WEDIY OHR, OSCE twelve seminars on issues such as editorial independence, access to information advice, financial administration to the independent television project organising campaigns and seminars, bargaining skills legal hot- line, legal advice, assistance in court cases Founding statement, auditors' reports organising brochures, bargaining handbook IFJ member unions in BiH and FYR IFJ member unions, WAN Donors UNESCO, Council of Europe, European Commission, Sida, NED, Dutch government Council of Europe, European Commission, Soros EC, NED, Sida, Westminster, Soros EC, Sida, Westminster Council of Europe, EC 15 national governments and EC European Commission EC, Press Now, Soros XXI COUGH OF Lobe Activities May 1995- May 1998 Media for Democracy in Africa Theme Human Rights Reporting Country( ies) Kenya, Burkina Faso, Activities semmar reperis SYNPICS SJE LO/ TOO M seminars Publications Reporting Human Rights Partners Donors IFJ member unions EC 1995 Media Management 1995 Portrayal of Women 1995 African Media Book 1996 Protection of regional- East and West Africa regional- Southern, East, West Africa All sub- saharan Africa Magreb Directory of African media conference four seminars reports IFJ member unions, EJC EC three regional conference reports IFJ member unions EC, FES conferences Directory of African EC media conference declaration IFJ member unions FES Journalists 1996 EU and Magreb 1996 Magreb conference and visit IFJ member unions FES of EU summit Women Journalists 1996 Eastern Africa regional conference conference report IFJ member unions FES Press houses 1996-1998 Ghana, Tanzania IFJ/ MFD press to activities report houses GJA, AJM EC, FES Database of MfD participants 1996-1997 all sub- saharan Africa Bas list of journalists EC who participated Contact Africa regional 1996 1380 list organisations active in media development list of organisations EC active in media development MYM Media Management 1996 Kenya, Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon sub- regional seminar reports WAN seminars focusing on jobur EC Professional Organisations 1868-1938 1996 WED Status of Journalists 1996 Kenya, Mauritius, Guinea- Bissau media Access to Information sub- regional seminars East and West Africa Harare, all- Africa conference 1996 Media accountability Ghana, national 1997 OT New Technology seminar Namibia, Southern Africa LED Access to Information o 1997 Reporting Ethnicity 1997 Election Coverage 1997 Trade Union Development Uganda, Eastern Africa TOLD Niger, Western Africa Botswana, Mauritius Kenya, Mauritania Uganda 1995-1996 management strategies establishment of the seminar reports EAJA, IFJ members EC Eastern Africa Strope, European on, Sida, Journalists AN) Dutch Association seminars focusing on Statut du journaliste WAJA, IFJ members EC, FES legal status of journalists principles of access to information re en l'Afrique de l'Ouest Access to IFJ members EC focus on selfregulation access and use of internet regional seminar assessing information policies Information in African countries seminar report E62 GJA EC conference report IFJ members, MISA FES conference report EAJA, WAJA EC two national, one regional seminar three training and monitoring three national seminars on union organisation seminar publications BOJA, Media Trust EC monitoring report IFJ members EC seminar reports UJU, SJF LO/ TCO Trade Union Development 1995-1996 Trade Union Senegal South Africa Development 1995-1996 Trade Union Ghana Development 1997-1998 Trade Union Tanzania Development 1997-1998 Trade Union Development q Angola 1997-1998 Teak 03 goin obert no RIBA BISA Rianobal eigh no groll noilien ai sibeM 1832 Бестре three national seminars on seminar reports SYNPICS, SJF LO/ TCO collective bargaining three national seminars on union seminar reports MWASA, SAUJ, SJF LO/ TCO co- operation four national seminar reports GJA, SJF LO/ TCO seminars on union organisation four national seminar reports AJM, SJF LO/ TCO union organisation seminars on union three national seminars on union organisation seminar reports 249 SJA, FENAJ, SJF LO/ TCO AASIMILA bas poliebob len sometric Intergét OXT THOU COUTSLEDICE COUISAGUCE IGDOL ON noidalsbland congelaco lenorges BoidivilsA Beer yaM- deer vam asitiviipA Jan sibbiM bas silion, sieA Bibodma ( asi) zinuo amedT ALH 2300 BEZ LEG азопой Activities May 1995- May 1998 Asia, Pacific and Middle East¹ Theme Media and Government 1995 Media in Transition 1995 Trade Union CoCountry( ies) Cambodia, Asia, Pacific Hong Kong, Asia Pacific East and Airica. Korea, Asia Pacific sup- regional seminar reports WAN EC Activities regional conference on independent journalism regional conference on democratic structures regional conference on unionation organisation Publications final declaration Partners IFJ members Donors FES final declaration ste HKJA FES operation 1996 Broadcasting Policies 1996 Media Law 1997 Broadcasting Journalism and Indonesia, Asia Pacific Philippines, Asia Pacific India, South Asia Policies 1997 New Technology 1998 Asia Trade Union India Development 1997-1998 conference report information in Korean unions FES regional conference on broadcasting final declaration and AJI, MEAA FES conference report regional conference on media law final declaration and KAMMPI, MEAA FES conference report sub- regional conference report Indian unions FES conference on public service conference on Korea, North- East convergence four national Korean unions FES seminar reports Indian unions, SJF LO/ TCO seminars on union co- operation 1 A separate report is presented by the IFJ Media Solidarity Centre in Algeria BOISE LGDOL TOLICO PART TWO. 4. Algeria Centre Alga Centre Report 1995- 1998 Trade Union Development 1997-1998 Thailand two national seminar reports TRA, MEAA, SJF LO/ TCO seminars on union organisation Professional Consultancy 1997-1998 India- European Union consultant on media EC projects Radio Training 1996-1998 Palestine radio training project reports Birzeit University, Finida courses AJA, SJ Trade Union Palestine five national seminar reports AJA, SJF LO/ TCO Development 1996-1998 seminars on union organisation ( Span roblems has Activities Ma 995- May 1998 Asia, Pacifié and lle East! 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Algeria Centre Algeria Centre Report 1995- 1998 INTRODUCTION The 22nd World Congress of the IFJ, held in Santander( Spain) from 1-4 May 1995, decided" to entrust the executive committee with the study of the possibility of creating a regional office of the IFJ for North Africa with headquarters in Algeria; to ask the executive committee, within the framework of an emergency program, to take charge of the issue of the financing of this office, and to supply all necessary and possible assistance for the implementation of this structure". The IFJ Centre was inaugurated on 1 March 1996 after the damage caused by the car bombo attack against the Tahar Djaout Maison de la Presse( Press Centre) had been repaired. bidt A dinom emsa Basic Missions of the Centre The following are the Centre's missions: First, to act as an observatory of freedom of the press in Algeria. Information on freedom of the press in Algeria is confusing, contradictory and sometimes incomplete. The Centre was thus opened to furnish credible and trustworthy information on the ob The situation of journalists and the media in Algeria. • Second, to coordinate specific solidarity programs to benefit journalists and the media in Algeria. These programs include the organisation of training courses, specialised So seminars on particular issues, and the opening of a documentation centre. • Third, to offer journalists working in Algeria independent sources of information sources, which can help them to gain a better understanding of the situation in Algeria. Centre Activities Since opening in March 1996, the IFJ Centre of Algiers has faced administrative problems which the authorities have not always solved in spite of all the promises made. Despite this handicap, the Centre has done its best to try and fulfil the basic missions for which it was created. As regards its mission of observing the status of freedom of the press, the Centre has regularly informed professional colleagues around the world through the Secretary General of the IFJ on the evolution of the situation in Algeria. Timely reports are drafted each time an attack on the freedom of the press is recorded and regularly sent to the IFJ. There has not been a single attack on a journalist, a single embargo, a single newspaper suspension, a single arrest of a journalist, that has not been reported. The Centre was to have coordinated a large aid programme for the Algerian media that were unable to publish or broadcast following the bomb attack on the Tahar Djaout Press Centre. This programme, funded with the support of UNESCO and donations from several western countries, was the subject of a meeting held in UNESCO headquarters in Paris on sins anaglA, OWT THA 4 March 1996. The first phase of the plan was the replacement of the computer equipment of the daily newspapers Le Matin, L'Opinion and Le Soir d'Algerie, damaged by the bomb. The second phase programmed involved granting the independent media in Algeria autonomous means of printing, to protect them from the pressure exerted by public printers. A subsequent phase was to have been the reconstruction of the Press Centre. This program was suspended after being rejected by the Algerian government, which had originally agreed to support it. At the end of 1996, the Centre published its first report on the situation of the Media and freedom of press in Algeria. After having most of its public activities blocked for practically all of 1997, the IFJ Centre of Algiers was in the end able to close the year with the organisation of a symposium on T the Information Act, held on 3rd December 1997, in Algiers. Another symposium was held tis on the same subject in Oran, in western Algeria, on the 25th of the same month. A third symposium devoted to regional and local press to be held in early February 1998 in Constantine, in the eastern part of the country was prevented from going ahead by the authorities. The symposium was organised hastily, after it became clear that it would not be possible to organise any of the three seminars programmed( the North African seminar on ethics and deontology, the seminar on news and terrorism, and the seminar on the personal safety of journalists). m sibe Over 100 journalists, most of whom worked in the public sector, attended. The invited experts presented highly significant papers. no w The outcome of this symposium was unexpected. To begin with, a motion was presented and subsequently approved, to denounce both the refusal to grant a visa for Mr Aidan White, Secretary General of the IFJ, and the actions of the president of the Association of Algerian Journalists( AJA), which had contributed to that refusal. ameldong evide Most importantly, a motion was made by the IFJ Centre and accepted by the participants to organise general assemblies for each news medium, in order to put forward motions to amend or improve the Information Act. This motion triggered actions that far surpassed all journalists' expectations. In the week following the symposium, almost all of the editorial offices of private press publications, not to mention the three national radio networks( all three public), had organised general meetings. Aside from the motions to amend or improve the law, two delegates were democratically elected to represent each entity in the CDR( Editorial Association), created shortly thereafter. 8 noiensqa en elonie 202 19 The CDR, which has held all of its meetings in the IFJ Centre offices, has done an remarkable job on preparing the revision of the Information Act. bis ognal a The CDR approved an integrated document summarising the totality of the proposals of the journalists it represents. These proposals were later fully integrated into recommendations 2 rlw ned 970 2 of the National Council on Communications, organised by the Ministry of Communications and Culture, on 28-29 December 1997. The Oran symposium took place on the 25th December 1997, in the city's Palace of Culture. Some 60 journalists were present. Most noteworthy here were the quality of the debates, especially given the presence among those invited of Mr Tayeb Louh, President of the( independent) Union of Algerian Magistrates. Mr Tayeb Louh is fighting a courageous battle for the independence of justice despite being the target of intense pressure and numerous threats. In a brief speech during the debate, the judge set the debate in motion by underlining the fact that the construction of a democratic State is based on the existence of two fundamental conditions: freedom of the press and independence of justice. A second issue highlighted by the symposium was the extremely difficult social and professional situation in which local journalists live. While the situation of journalists working in Algiers is difficult enough, that of local journalists is downright critical. Recruitment, licensing and salary conditions are deplorable. These issues were the subject of much emphasis by the journalists during the discussion. Finally, recommendations concerning the revision of the Information Act were adopted The Centre has often been requested by foreign media to provide information, notably following certain major political events like the latest legislative and local elections. Interviews have been given to media, mainly radio stations, from the USA, Great Britain, South Africa, Denmark, Australia, Turkey and Spain The Centre has published its annual report on the situation of the media and freedom of the press in Algeria, the second such report since it was set up. ad T The Postponed Seminars bloow ni zsigl of Over the past year, the IFJ of Algiers had scheduled three journalist training seminars. The first, open to journalists from throughout North Africa, was to be dedicated to the issues of ethics and deontology. The other two, exclusively for Algerian journalists, were to cover the issues of the day in Algeria: terrorism and news and the personal safety of journalists. The first North African seminar on ethics and deontology was organised for 2-4 May 1997 and was to coincide with the celebration of International Freedom of the Press Day. The Centre in Algiers had prepared the seminar, sent invitations to Moroccan, Tunisian and Mauritanian journalists, contacted Algerian experts and prepared all material aspects related to organising the seminar. All that remained was to receive authorisation from the Algerian authorities and visas for the western experts who were to conduct the conferences. The authorisation never arrived. Sloot dow 3 Relations Between the AJA and the Other Journalists' Organisations daises erit to Following a meeting in Algiers, Aidan White, General Secretary of the IFJ, and Ahmed Toumiat, President of the AJA, agreed that it was necessary to reinvigorate the organisation of Algerian journalists. Ahmed Toumiat pledged to organise general assembly elections before the end of the year. He even declared, according to the communiqué published by the IFJ on the occasion of the visit of Aidan White to Algiers, that" future debate must be unambiguous and wide- ranging and the new directors must benefit from the journalists' trust". 1997 ended without the President of the AJA having kept his written word. freedo In reality, this organisation now only exists through its president. All journalists have abandoned an organisation that has failed to react to the multiple aggressions regularly made upon the freedom of the press. Recruitment campaigns are no longer run. Since May, 1996, no public activity has been organised by the AJA. Aside from the AJA, mention can be made of a National Union of Algerian Journalists ( Syndicat National des Journalistes Algériens, or SNJA), which imploded a few months after it was set up, as well as of a National League of Algerian Journalists( LNJA), which never even published a communiqué announcing its existence. о Given this situation, and following the IFJ Centre's organisation of the symposium on the Information Act, Algerian journalists have organised themselves into an Editorial Association. All members are elected at the level of their editorial offices. This structure, which operates transparently, has met several times in the IFJ Centre in Algiers. The line of ot thinking within the association is leaning towards creating a union of journalists that would be independent, democratic, combative and representative. Shamo The Projects of the IFJ Centre and subseque During his visit to Algiers in the month of April 1997, the IFJ General Secretary announced that the IFJ Centre of Algiers would co- ordinate a new program of practical T activities designed to support journalists' rights. This program includes: Mos • The creation of a solidarity fund to furnish legal and humanitarian assistance to amejournalists. • The inauguration of a new program of professional assistance, including training internships for journalists thre • The creation, with the aid of UNESCO, of a library and a documentation centre for journalists at the IFJ Centre of Algiers. The Centre will also have an Internet site. lls be sq9q bas heqxe nenopiA belastn05 etilsmuo The Secretary General of UNESCO, Mr Federico Mayor, has endorsed this program, pledging financial support. He has maintained this backing in a meeting with the General Secretary and President of the IFJ, also attended by the co- ordinators of the IFJ Centre, and which took place during the Bilbao seminar on Tolerance( May 1997).. 4 PART TWI Centro, Lju Ljubljans The IFJ Centre of Algiers has included the three seminars that could not be held last year its 1998 program. The first seminar should take place during the first quarter of 1998. in The IFJ Centre of Algiers also plans to provide all necessary support to the CDR until the latter is able to given shape to its project of creating a representative and democratic national union of journalists. Recommendations Although it was unable to complete its entire two- year planned program, the International Federation of Journalists' Media Solidarity Centre in Algeria still made its presence felt in the field, amongst Algerian journalists, at a time when international organisations, be they professional, political or of other kinds, had left the country, content with dictating from afar what Algerian journalists should do to become independent. The IFJ has gained in credibility among Algerian journalists, as has been demonstrated by the desire of the employees of the Arab- language El Khabar to elect their union council in the offices of the IFJ. Additional evidence of this trust has been the decision of the CDR to set up its offices in the IFJ Centre. The IFJ must therefore maintain and reinforce its presence in Algeria by further implementing the programmes of solidarity initiated to date. It would also be appropriate to confirm the Centre's North African Statute once its administrative situation has been worked out with the Algerian authorities. 3. The Cent following Fund- assisting the dating applications to the IFI/ FIEI Co- ordinating evelop for IEJ Round 5 Remineex zelblad on bluan 80 sup tent s Asid baleanor ( Synileguon Act andandosiglA to sa UTI T ganub solo exist bluoda Ge med thodT pitan guort! A blood BledT srit edT thalmi Iblao il The Projects During his announced to Algiers in the momb IFJ Centre of Algiers April the IEJ General Secretary program of practical activities designed to support journalists' nghts This cludes: The solidarity professiona nce, including training The in how program hips for journalists The ESCO, of The Centre will journalists at The Secretary General of UNESCO, Mr Federico Mayor, pled Sec which during Centre ined this backing by the Tolerance( May 1997). this program, General Centre, and PART TWO, 5. Co- ordinating Centre, Ljubljana Report of the IFJ/ FIEJ Co- ordinating Centre for Independent Media 1. Since it's establishment in April 1993 the Centre has played a key role in supporting independent media in the republics and territories of former Yugoslavia. In the past five or years the Centre has provided support to independent media, aid to journalists and media organisations in the region, training programmes for journalists and media workers have been carried out, legal actions supported and project launched to help independent media to survive the war and play a significant role in the reconstruction process. 2. Today, the Centre's activities involve taking an active part in establishing foundations of democratic society in the republics and territories of former Yugoslavia. The Centre dis continuing with its work carrying, out the following activities: com Monitoring constantly changing media situations and publishing Monthly reports on the media situation in the countries of former Yugoslavia with assistance from local correspondents; Monitoring violations of press freedom and co- ordinating activities in support of the 10 defence, promotion and development of freedom of the press; ST Contacts- keeping in regular contact with IFJ and FIEJ members in the region, with the Media Centres and with other relevant organisations active in the field; bos Training programmes- Organising training seminars for journalists and media organisations in areas such as professional training, ethics, management; especially len training seminars supported by the Council of Europe; Emergency Assistance Fund- assisting the IFJ in the processing of applications to the EAF fund following the procedure agreed between the IFJ and the Centre; 802 Web Site managing and up- dating the web site of the IFJ/ FIEJ Co- ordinating Centre; Web address: http://www.k2.net/~ifj/home.htm; Project Development- assisting the IFJ and FIEJ in the development of new projects in the region especially in the development of a legal assistance project for journalists in co- operation with local partners in Bosnia- Herzegovina, Croatia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; ivonij 3. The Centre has also been responsible for the organisation of the yearly IFJ/ FIEJ Round Table for journalists in the Balkan region. 01 sidel brunt dik of bolgob snaildujJtas gallanibo- 03 2.0T T 4. The Round Table held in Zagreb, January 17-19, 1997 was the fifth in the series of round tables for independent media from former Yugoslavia organised by the IFJ/ FIEJ co- ordinating centre. It was the largest round table organised so far involving some 170 participants from 20 countries. 5. It was also the first round table held since the signing of the Dayton Peace Agreement in November 1995 and offered the opportunity for journalists and media organisations from the region to review to discuss strategies on how to operate in a period of transition from war to peace and to a market economy. bas betroqque anodos 6. The theme of the round table Post Dayton Illusions and the Reality of Transition to Press Freedom and Sustainable Media Development addressed the aspirations and concerns of independent media working in the conditions of a fragile peace and continued violations of press freedom throughout the region. oildugs " 1 to 7. In 1995 journalists expressed their concern that" the current peace process has not brought an end to the critical problems of freedom of expression in BosniaHerzegovina, Croatia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Macedonia. The outbreak of violence in Kosova in March 1998 and actions by the Serbian authorities against journalists showed just how justified these fears were. 8. Discussions at the Zagreb meeting showed that they had been right in doubting that the peace agreement would result in respect of press freedom by the local authorities or fundamentally improve the situation of independent media in the region. In fact, a new struggle has begun to remove independent media from conditions of crisis and mere survival and ensure they become a major force in the establishment and development of democratic societies. The Declaration of the 5th Round Table is attached to this Report. sibsm 9. At the same time, the work of the Centre changed following the peace process and there was a greater focus on the activities of media and project activity in the regional centres of Sarajevo, Zagreb and Belgrade. of anoitsoilqqs 10. As a result, during 1997 the IFJ Executive Committee and the FIEJ board considered the future of the Centre and during 1998 further actions as to the future were put in place. 11. A further round table was being organised for Belgrade to take place in June 1998. Staffing of the Centre 1995- 1998 sive amuoj Sanja Vojinovic joined the Centre in February 1995. She became the Project Director in 1997. Her work has involved consulting the European Commission and Member States on the funding of independent media projects, and facilitating and monitoring such projects. The co- ordination and administration of the Emergency Assistance Fund, established in 1 Final Declaration adopted at the 4th round table in Ljubljana, November 11-12, 1995. 2 November 1994 on the explicit request of media and mediaworkers in the region, is also his responsibility. Her work also involves contacts with media organisations in the region, flow of information between both international organisations and media organisations in the region, organisation of training and seminars for journalists and mediaworkers in the region and administration work of the Centre. Bojana Humar started working for the Centre on 9 August 1993, as the full- time Coordinator, with particular responsibilities in the fields of human rights violations and freedom of expression. Bojana played a key- role in the Centre's work during the period of August 1993 to May 1996. Since July 1996 Bojana Humar has been working as an active journalist for DELO, the biggest daily in Slovenia. Willem Houwen joined the Centre on a full- time basis on 1 October 1994. As Project Director. He was charged with undertaking vital activities for the continuation of the Centre's work such as fund- raising, new projects, travelling and communicating with diplomatic circles in Belgrade, Sarajevo and Zagreb, keeping support for independent media on the international political agenda. He left the Centre in 1997. Zoran Mutic started to work in the Centre in May 1996 as a full- time co- ordinator replacing Bojana Humar. He left the Centre in 1997. His responsibility was to co- ordinate contacts with journalists' associations on practical interventions, including assisting journalists who are threatened economically or politically. nou Involv Media profe media bas com 1000 Dessionals in of bris 101 Prozess self- sustainable no 3 Appendix: bariba 5th IFJ/ FIEJ Round- Table on the Rights of Journalists and Media Organisations. Zagreb, January 18-19, 1997 POST DAYTON ILLUSIONS AND THE REALITY OF TRANSITION TO PRESS FREEDOM AND SUSTAINABLE MEDIA DEVELOPMENT. woff srit Final Declaration भी The 150 journalists, editors and publishers, representing 19 countries gathered in Zagreb, January 18-19, 1997 at the 5th IFJ/ FIEJ Round- Table, recalling the declaration adopted at the 4th Round Table in Ljubljana, on November 12, 1995, we see that the peace process has not brought an end to the critical problems of media freedom in Bosnia- Herzegovina, Croatia, the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and Macedonia, muoj outsmolqib believing that a new struggle has begun to remove independent media from conditions of crisis and mere survival and to ensure they become a major force in the establishment and development of democratic societies, deploring the continued control of the major institutions of television and radio by state organisations under political direction and, in particular, condemning the suppression of Albanian- language media on Kosova, To remove insisting that substantial and on- going international support remains critical to the creation of a media landscape which can properly serve democratic society, declares that the following priorities should be adopted for assistance programmes aimed at the development and strengthening of free, independent and pluralist media: beri S araje 1. Respect for International Standards of Freedom of Expression 10 com red International standards of freedom of expression and journalism must be the benchmark for defining the process by which assistance can be given. Therefore, • We call on the international community to ensure that political and economic support is conditional upon total respect for human rights including freedom of expression; We further demand that donor countries put pressure on the governments in the region to ensure freedom of movement and freedom of communication. We urge local and international professional organisations and NGOs to look for and to support innovative ways of putting pressure on governments to respect international standards of media freedom. Final Novem 995 4 2. • 3. We propose the establishment of a legal defence fund to assist journalists and media organisations who are subject to unfair legal prosecution. We recommend support for structures that monitor the performance of governments in this area which can provide early warning systems alerting the professional organisations and NGOs to attacks on press freedom. An Inclusive Approach to Media Assistance and Training Programmes Media assistance and training programmes should involve all media professionals. The only qualification for participation should be a demonstrable commitment to editorial foo independence, human rights and democracy. Journalistic training programmes should be open to all regardless of whether they work for state- owned, publicly- owned or private media. Long Term Commitment, Transparency and Accountability Strategies for assisting media must be long- term to ensure that the roots of a democratic culture can be embedded in societies in transition and must take account of the different market and professional conditions which apply in each country of the region, . . 10-03 Assistance programmes should strike an appropriate balance between capital investment in infrastructure development and on- going support for small and mediumsized media enterprises seeking to establish themselves in pre- market conditions. The allocation and disbursement of public funds must adhere to the principles of transparency and accountability. Involving and Strengthening Media Professional Organisations 4. • 5. . Media professionals in the region have the expertise, the talent and commitment to build new and lasting structures in all media, and they must be closely involved in the implementation of media training and assistance programmes, The creation of national co- ordinating committees by representative professional organisations can ensure that media professionals play a full role in work to promote free, independent and pluralist media, and that projects properly meet the needs of all media. In addition, assistance programmes should build on the experience gained by media professionals in other parts of central and eastern Europe. An in- country Training Strategy Professional organisations should be the key link for establishing permanent training facilities in- country that will develop local training expertise and eventually become self- sustainable. om 5 сл ● Appendiabe daizes of brut consis A training strategy in the region must address the needs of independent media for high level of competence in all areas of journalism and media management. • Training programmes should bring gender- sensitivity into the mainstream of training activity and should promote a fair and accurate portrayal of all groups in society. 6. Fair Conditions for Media and Preparing for the Market . #A The international community must put pressure on governments to create fair trading conditions and to eliminate all obstacles to the development of a free media market. Assistance programmes must also prepare media for working in market conditions. 7. Pluralism in Broadcasting Ma The establishment of a mixed broadcasting system with both public and private TV and radio stations enjoying full editorial independence should be a priority of assistance. Programmes should promote the creation of genuinely public service broadcasting. bas 8. deplor Co- ordination of Assistance the wol not ham by st Co- ordination of the use of scarce resources remains a challenge to all those involved in providing or implementing media training and assistance programmes. The meeting calls on all donors and project organisers to promote systems of co- operation. The IFJ/ FIEJ co- ordinating centre should continue to: • om besiz reation bitecolle T act as a link between local media professionals and assistance providers and should strengthen in- country co- ordination of project activity by professional organisations; assist in the co- ordination of practical initiatives to help the development of independent media and improvement of professionalism and training; Internat non absM. lind monitor violations of freedom of expression in order and to alert the international community where national authorities fail to meet their obligations to create conditions for press freedom; 10 support the strengthening of professional media organisations including independent trade unions and employers associations. region sibem In addition, the IFJ/ FIEJ co- ordinating centre should launch a world- wide web page disseminating information related to human rights, media project activities and information about the work of independent media in the region. Zagreb, gainst isool qolovsb lliw ter January 19th 1997 6 2. XXIII WORLD CONGRESS OF JOURNALISTS JOURNALISM 2000: NEW PERSPECTIVES, GLOBAL MEDIA SOCIAL JUSTICE AND THE FIGHT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS 3. There 1 Part Three inte 4. The The qual INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF JOURNALISTS DISCUSSION PAPERS disti nes should bring activity and should promote a fam 9911T& T The the mains am of training all groups in society Preparing for the Market The inte conditions and minate all obstack to Assista ce p Pluralis reate fair trading development of a free media market Progra amblic 8. Co- ordi Co- ordination providing or im on sil The IFJ/ FIEJ of calls act as a strengthen in- country co- ordination of project activity assist in the independent monitor id professional organisations, STEAMЯUOLO MARAT ia and improvement of professionalism and training. international tel.conc M012203210 ons of freedom of expression in order and community where national authorities fail to meet for support the strengthening of professional media organisations inclu trade unions and employers associations In addition, the IFJ/ FIEJ co- ordinating centre should launch a world- wide web page dissentinating information related to human rights, media project activities and information about the independent media in the region. Zagreb, January 19th PART THREE, 1. Ethics and Human Rights Ethics of Journalism, Human Rights and Media Engagement in Society HA 1. Perhaps the greatest challenge facing journalists today is the need to restore confidence in the original mission of public- spirited journalism- to provide accurate, reliable and quality information on matters of public interest and to monitor fairly the exercise of political power. Today in many parts of the world, the mission of journalism is being replaced by a new culture of conformity, brought about concentration of media ownership and the driving down of standards through commercial exploitation of information. 2. Journalism which reflects the social and cultural value of information in democracy as distinct from its purely economic importance is being undermined in many parts of the developed world. The competitive nature of the media market has led to intolerable pressure being placed upon the ethical fabric of journalism. The question of ethics is not an academic exercise. It concerns the exercise of journalism in pursuit of three principal objectives: to seek after truth; . to be independent of all interest groups; . to minimise damage. 3. There is not and never has been an ethic of journalism which insists that journalists must seek profit or attach any commercial obligation to their work. However, the management and administration of modern media has seen the enforcement of commercial imperatives to the detriment of public- spirited journalism. As a result, less money is allocated to training in the general principles of journalism and greater investment is made in initiatives to strengthen corporate structures for commercial exploitation of information through media cross- ownership, horizontal and vertical integration of media resources and expansion of activities on a transnational basis. gibom osi sdt oloa latoviq eds eno 4. The quality of the role and responsibility of journalists to society at large is now a matter of open and public debate in most parts of the world. Journalists themselves are deeply worried about the declining public confidence and low morale. A survey carried out by the European Federation of Journalists in 1996, among IFJ member organisations in central and eastern Europe, found that although all organisations care deeply about jobs and working conditions, an emphatic majority placed the ethical responsibility and the status of journalists at the top of their priorities. 5. In the United States, the decline of journalism has been well documented by distinguished writers and reporters who strongly criticise the fall in standards into a shallow and cynical culture of media sensationalism and bias. One observer claims that media have, in fact, become an obstacle to the exercise of active citizenship in edgi memuB bus idi3.1, TRAN American democracy'. Another has charted how concentration of ownership has destroyed the core of quality regional newspaper publishing.2OL pe the assault o followed the death of Di 6. In western Europe the assault on media which followed the death of Diana Princess of Wales in July 1997 had much less to do with the facts of the incident, but reflected growing public anxiety over intrusive journalism and declining media standards. Systems of media self- regulation in media have been challenged in a number of countries. 80 ilog 7. In almost all countries of the developed world the notion of public service obligations in media has come under sustained pressure from the private sector. There are increasingly demands for an end to public funding of broadcasting stations which have been established to guarantee pluralism and diversity in media. At the same time, governments have applied pressure on public broadcasters so that they are forced to compete in a battle with independent competitors for mass audience and market share. As a result, public broadcasting in some countries has become indistinguishable from private sector programming. In the process, the notion of public broadcasting freely available to all and accountable to democratic structures has been diluted. gioning 8. The mission of journalism remains surprisingly strong in developing countries where social and economic problems continue to provide major obstacles to democratic process. National and regional objectives for social and economic improvement are often underpinned by an extensive network of programmes provided by the agencies of the United Nations and other agencies of external support. These groups often provide a professional infrastructure often supportive to local journalists. The market may be much less evident in its influence, although the problems of direct political interference may be much greater. to 9. During the current Congress period, the IFJ has embarked on a number of awarenessraising activities designed to strengthen the link between journalism and the promotion of human rights and to counter the decline of public- spirited journalism in the face of corporate influence. The objective of this work has been to reinforce the importance of ethical journalism and to underscore the pivotal role that free media play in democratic society. 016 201 uol bhow sildug bns nego to 19 ilsup T 10. The work has centred on two specific areas: racism and xenophobia and the rights of the child. 9153 2001 gnoms 11. The IFJ established the International Media Working Group Against Racism and Xenophobia and has embarked upon a number of ground- breaking initiatives including the establishment of an international prize for tolerance in journalism; preparation of training material for journalists on these issues; the signing of a joint agreement with European publishers and broadcasters and the organisation of the major international aidens odt of s do ns o 1 James Fallows, Breaking the News, Pantheon Books 2 Richard McCord, The Chain Gang, University of Missouri Press. sibsm 2 PART conference in Bilbao in May 1997.( See Bilbao Declaration- Appendix 1, IFJ/ ENPA Statement- Appendix 2) 12. In 1996 the IFJ, on the invitation of UNICEF prepared and extensive report on Media and the Rights of the Child for the World Conference on Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children( Stockholm) and prepared a second report for the World Child Labour Conference in 1997( Oslo). Both these reports contain recommendations for good practice among journalists. In December 1997 the IFJ and UNICEF commenced Puan extensive project to promote awareness among journalists around the world on these issues.( See documentation for pre- Congress meeting on Media and Rights of the Child.) 13. The IFJ Executive Committee has supported this work because it provides an important link between journalism and society by highlighting the value of quality journalism in the promotion and defence of human rights. The activities have also led to improvements in relations between media employers and journalists. Eur 14. In July 1997 the European Newspaper Publishers Association and the IFJ issued a historic joint declaration on the need for high standards of ethical conduct in journalism and in support of the principle of self- regulation. At the same time the World Association of Newspapers( formerly FIEJ) has agreed that joint actions are possible with the IFJ on awareness- raising in this area.( See Joint Declaration Appendix 3) 15. By extending the defence and promotion of human rights beyond the specific rights of journalists and media the traditional human rights programme of the IFJ and the Media For Democracy work the IFJ has contributed to wider recognition of how media engagement with society, through professional and ethical journalism, is fundamental to democracy. - In mee There med In this particula RAX) sider, in 3 dia destroyed quality regi publishing( 2xib how adr fundir baby கம் dgid nol off the boog ide nunoo and VII DibsM gagna aibam ei mailsmuoj org dauond During the cur Congr raising designed of human rights Corporate infl ethical journalism and to underscore the pivotal 10. the child der tred on two specific areas, racism and Xenophe and the International Media Working Group Against Racism, and ground- breaking journal preparation ing Xenop the prize jour Eurot broad James Fallows, Breaking the News, Pantheon Books Richard McCord, The Chain Gang, University uri Press mational EP M PART THREE, 1. Appendix: Final Declaration on Racism and Media Final Declaration on Tolerance and Racism: EBU, EFJ/ IFJ and ENPA Commitment Brussels, 10-11 July 1997 bna Publishers, broadcasters and journalists in membership of the European Broadcasting Union( EBU), the European Federation of journalists( EFJ/ IFJ) and the European Newspaper Publishers' Association( ENPA) are delighted that 1997 has been declared European Year Against Racism. We share the view of the European Union that the European project of unity and solidarity is not sustainable if not based on principles of tolerance, citizenship and mutual understanding between all sections of society. In supporting this declaration our associations, representing a substantial proportion of Europe's media professionals, commit themselves to support ethical values in the conduct of journalism which will reinforce and develop tolerance at all levels. We believe that these values constitute a cornerstone for media freedom respecting both cultural diversity and plurality of opinion. The EBU, the EFJ/ IFJ and the ENPA declare that media professionals have a duty to provide accurate, reliable and quality information. In fulfilling this task, we recognise that the relations between media and civil society are founded on a pct of trust, based upon the key principle that media independence is a democratic right. We believe that this right can only be protected and maintained if legislators do not interfere in editorial matters and if media professionals observe their ethical responsibilities through systems of self- regulation devised, implemented and organised by media professionals themselves. In meeting the challenge of racism and intolerance we affirm that a positive dialogue between publishers, radio or television station operators, editors and journalists can be useful when established at the level they consider most appropriate. There are range of fora in which this can be achieved, in particular, the International Media Working Group Against Racism and Xenophobia( IMRAX). Therefore, the EBU, the EFJ/ IFJ, and the ENPA agree to promote dialogue within media and to increase exchanges of experience on ways of tackling questions of tolerance and racism. In this regard, we will assess at regular intervals the progress made and will consider, in particular, ways of dealing with: sibsM bas meis no nolta lan xibnsqgA.IJUHT THAT region of criteria for courses 10 noitsislos • admission of criteria for training courses in media sector; • methods of incorporating the issue of tolerance in student courses; ⚫ the establishment of models for improving professional awareness and standards; • policy and methods when recruiting new staff;[ 21922 • codes of ethics and ways in which these are reflected in editorial activity. The EBU, the EFJ/ IFJ and the ENPA further agree that they are prepared to expand this dialogue to include civil society as a whole. benlosb need and re We call upon public authorities at national and European level to engage in a positive dialogue with media professionals, to ensure a better understanding of the independence of media and to encourage co- operation which will reinforce efforts within society to confront intolerance. to no Finally, in this regard, the EBU, the EFJ/ IFJ and the ENPA insist that public authorities consult with media organisations from the outset in the preparation of regulatory measures likely to affect the exercise of journalism or the freedom to publish and to broadcast. of revail alencia alenciaastong sibam tad eneloob ASME art noiterolni vtileup bns ebivoiq 20 es voice livio bns sibam noswied enoisle silt til seingobor sai sonbbnsqbr: sibem tart slaioning you sit noqu beesd jeun to anillä al Suol son ob avotsleigol i bonisinism brus betootong od vino mes dgn air indi eveiled W asitilidianoqest lepidis niet svasado alsnoizestonq aibom i bas estem lenotibo ni onahon sibom vd bezinsgno bas botnsmolqmi besivob nouslugo- alsa to zmotave riguonds supolsib evilizoq steds nifte EBU/ UER ni bos m yoi bas tibe European Broadcasting Union ENPA European Newspaper Publishers' Association 16 98EFJ/ IFJ gnisem al of European Federation of Journalists пи rue Wiertz 50 1050 Brussels rue des Pierres 29, bte 8 1000 Brussels rue Royale 266 ise A 1210 Brussels otomos of Tel: 32 2 286.91.11 Fax: 32 2 286.91.10 Tel: 32 2 551.01.90 Fax: 32 2 551.01.99 guados Tel: 32 2 223.22.65 T Fax: 32 2 219.29.76m niebienoo lliw bae sham sengotq od alavisini sluge to seas liv riw gnils biegen zith al asluiting PART THREE, 1. Appendix: Prime Time for Tolerance: Bilbao Declaration Prime Time for Tolerance: Journalism and the Challenge of Racism Bilbao Declaration Journalists from 70 countries meeting in Bilbao, May 2-4, 1997 at the IFJ World Conference" Prime Time for Tolerance", recognising the threat to peace and democracy from increasing racial violence in urban communities, widespread religious intolerance, war and genocide arising from ethnic rivalry, and prejudice against national minorities on the basis of language and social status; believing affirming that diversity is a fundamental reality of human society, a means of cultural enrichment and a stimulus for economic and social development; that tolerance actively pursued with full public access to media is necessary to realise diversity's potential; condemning all attempts to and acts of manipulation of media and to use journalism for purposes of propaganda in racial, ethnic and social violence; deploring that excessive commercialisation is leading to professional indifference to the impact of racism and intolerance; insisting that governments have no proper role to play in the regulation of media srit to a content and journalistic ethics; declare that all journalists at national, regional and international level must join together to reassert the core journalistic principles of professional independence and respect for the truth in order to fulfil the mission of media in support of citizenship, tolerance and democracy. bluode ba In support of this objective, the Conference concludes that legal, social and professional conditions need to be improved in all regions. However, journalists themselves must be aware that ignorance and a lack of appreciation of different cultures, traditions and beliefs within media leads to stereotypes which reinforce racist attitudes and strengthen the appeal of political extremists. In particular, journalists need to be aware of the potential impact of their words and images given the deeply- rooted fears and apprehension of civil strife and social exclusion that exist within society. 1 Te Fax ЯНТ ТЯАЧ Therefore, the Conference agrees that the IFJ and its member unions must adopt new strategies to combat intolerance and violations of journalists rights. The Conference recommends the following lines of action: Νεαιμοί 1. Support of Editorial Independence, Self- Regulation and Ethical Conduct 2. 3. All journalists' unions must reaffirm editorial independence and the right of journalists to report free from external and internal pressure. Such freedom of expression should be balanced against the protection of the rights and freedoms of others. Material that incites hatred is unacceptable. In support of self- regulation journalists should promote professional solidarity, high ethical standards and the right to resolve ethical dilemmas according to conscience. In particular, the IFJ and journalists' unions should support guidelines and style manuals for journalists on racism issues. Independent self- regulatory bodies, where they exist, should be representative, inclusive and reflect the ethnic composition of society. Diversity Within Media Hut diw bouenq visv gaim of Journalists' unions should demand media recruitment policies which encourage 101 journalists from ethnic or minority communities to enter mainstream journalism. Newsrooms should reflect the ethnic composition of society. sib Journalism training must address issues of discrimination and intolerance. Unions should work with journalism schools to encourage more students of different ethnic backgrounds to enter journalism training. ni velg aved Journalists and media organisations must promote inclusive coverage of the community. including the use of sources of information from minority communities. Industry Co- operation and Solidarity Journalists and media employers should have increased dialogue to better understand the role of media in confronting intolerance and should act jointly to improve media performance including, where appropriate, joint actions to eliminate racism in journalism.. In this regard, employers should recognise codes of conducts and guidelines promoted by journalists unions. Dialogue should be encouraged between media outlets serving minority communities and mainstream media. taixe tan to sewa sd of been ataismoj sluiting nl Tivio to noiensdents bas eset betoon- ylqasb silt novig. Visiooz nitiw 2 PART THREE Globalisation 4. 2 International Standards sation. on. Solidarity Rights f Journa bs The IFJ should promote and circulate international and regional conventions, texts and declarations which are relevant to journalists in the area of tolerance through the provision of handbooks and materials which provide useful examples and case studies at a regional level. -- In recognition of 1998 the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights-- the IFJ should develop a project in defence of Jane human rights and ethical journalism. 5. Raising Awareness The IFJ and its members should convene projects and activities which promote inclusive coverage and the positive role of journalism in creating a culture of peace and which will ensure journalists are made aware of codes and guidelines and their usefulness in resolving ethical dilemmas. The IFJ and its members should monitor and report on media performance in the area of intolerance and bring discussion of these issues into the mainstream of over union activity. conThe IFJ should set up on its world- wide web site a" Journalism for Tolerance" tra page to: give journalists advice on how to counter hate speech; provide information on national strategies for unions organising for tolerance; have links to unions which have developed practical programmes in this area and links to other relevant sources of information; outline IFJ policy and activities on matters of tolerance which will provide guidance on initiating social dialogue and joint activity with other trade unions. suggest appropriate clauses for collective agreements covering recruitment, training and diversity in the newsroom 6. Internal Structures Journalists should debate how best to make their structures accessible to journalists from minority or excluded groups. Unions should consider setting up working groups to deal with issues of intolerance. 3 7. Conference that Tolerance and Women in Media dopt new The Conference notes and endorses the conclusions of the workshop on gender and media which found that media ignore women or represent them in the form of stereotypes. Discrimination is revealed in the failure of newsrooms to reflect gender and ethnic balance. The findings of the workshop should be considered for action by the IFJ in its programme to combat intolerance. Finally, the Conference recommends that the IFJ congress in 1998 should adopt a comprehensive programme to promote activities designed to strengthen professional engagement in defence of tolerance, human rights and democracy. The Conference recommends that the IFJ organise a further meeting to review progress towards achieving the objectives of this declaration within two years. Bilbao, May 4th 1997 com no hogst bna noligom bluore brus sbivong the Babivot di silivion bns voilog UI siltuo gninis Journalists hav and should act 291 grbhow 10 diaU aquong bobuloxs no vinonim mon sonstolotni to asusei rifiw sob of equorg 4 PART THREE, 2. Globalisation 2 Globalisation, Solidarity and Rights of Journalists 1. The IFJ is the largest single international movement of journalists advocating press freedom and defence of human rights but the rights of our members are now under attack on a global scale and with an intensity never before experienced in our history. 2. Unions at national level see much of what they have achieved being undermined by financial and industrial decisions made to satisfy the needs of a growing global marketplace. They are also confronting an industry undergoing radical structural change in which new information services bring new industrial players on to the media scene. As the information market expands media are increasingly subject to the imperatives of commercial exploitation rather than to the needs of good journalism. 3. Journalism continues to be practised in poor employment conditions and journalists are subject to unprecedented levels of undue pressure from media employers, corrupt politicians and special interest groups. 4. One impact of global competition is that it brings new levels of corporate influence over developed nations and increased poverty in much of the developing world. The Human Development Report of the United Nations last year showed that the concentration of wealth and power is accelerating. More than 40 per cent of global trade is handled by 359 corporations and the wealth of 10 billionaires is worth 1.5 times the income of the 48 poorest countries of the world. 5. At the same time, the global economy is largely outside the orbit of democratic and industrial accountability and, when it fails, media- workers and journalists suffer like ( zeer other groups of workers. 6. The denial of workers' rights adds to the insecurity and uncertainty experienced by millions of citizens who remain oppressed by dictatorial and authoritarian regimes that deny fundamental rights including press freedom and other basic human rights. 7. Elsewhere, the transformation of the global economy is a process which is damaging traditional attitudes in society, a concern succinctly expressed by financier and philanthropist George Soros who, in considering the impact of globalisation on human values, has said, 2 " Unsure of what they stand for, people increasingly rely on money as the criterion of value. What is more expensive is considered better. The value of a work of art can be judged by the price it fetches. People deserve respect and admiration 1 Human Development Report, UN 1997 Article in Atlantic Monthly, January 1997( a theme George Soros returned to in a second article in Atlantic Monthly in January 1998). TЯAN because they are rich. What used to be a medium of exchange has usurped the place of fundamental values, reversing the relationship postulated by economic theory. What used to be professions have turned into businesses. The cult of success has replaced a belief in principles. Society has lost its anchor. 99 for 8. The major change brought about through globalisation is the increased mobility of capital and the growth of unstable world- wide financial markets. When they break down they can have devastating consequences. In Asia during 1997 crashing financial companies and large falls in exchange rates in a number of countries have led to a substantial increase in poverty and unemployment. The impact has been felt elsewhere, such as in Brazil and Russia, for instance, where growth has been damaged as internationally mobile capital has moved out of markets rumoured to be risky. 9. A consequence of the collapse of financial markets is that taxpayers in industrialised countries are being asked to fund a record bail out of international banks and wealthy elites of what were- until very recently- described as" tiger" and" miracle" economies. ol E 10. The crisis in Asia is symptomatic of a process which, because it has no social dimension and has no strong framework for regulation, is fundamentally unstable, creating a major risk of financial speculation ruinous to the real economy and with the danger of a social and political backlash world- wide. od tad boworl 1970 11. Because the state can no longer play the role it played previously, there are no adequate international institutions for the protection of individual freedoms, human rights or for the promotion of social justice- not to mention the preservation of peace. 12. These missing elements of international administration are keenly felt in the media and information sector. The decisions by Rupert Murdoch the head of News Corporation to censor both his satellite channels( Star TV, 1995) and his book publishing companies ( HarperCollins, 1998) by removing material critical of China in defence of his business interests is chilling evidence that global media enterprises may pose a significant threat to freedom of expression. 13. Workers in all industries have seen wages and conditions are depressed at both ends of the global economy- by labour market forces in the developed countries( through high unemployment or short- contract freelance and temporary labour practices) and by government edict or even brute force in the developing countries. 14. As a result, the trade union movement everywhere has been weakened. Globalisation has led to the diminishing capacity of action of trade unions and the state and less effective collective bargaining and social dialogue.³ Trade unions are losing members, and only in a minority of countries are the majority of workers organised. According to the ILO unions are adjusting to the challenge in four ways: 3 World Labour Report 1997-1998, ILO gol bomune acno good mors) reer visual vino olimit ni slainA 2 SS • . By providing new services for members( including insurance, social benefits, legal advice services, training, communication programmes, etc.) By recruiting new groups of workers precarious jobs and informal sector workers in particular, freelance, workers in By expanding trade union co- operation, through transnational campaigns seeking codes and standards on social, environmental and cultural issues • By forging new alliances with consumer or grassroots organisations and looking for new industrial partners in pursuit of common interests. 15. These trends are also visible among unions within the global media and communications industry which is one of the areas of major expansion in world trade. The IFJ Executive Committee has noted the moves to create new alignments at international level involving unions representing white collar workers, printers, broadcast and media staff and telecommunication workers. 16. Journalists' trade unions are increasingly conscious of the need to enhance and protect the identity of the profession. The identity of the journalist is, notes the IFJ Executive Committee, a crucial factor in developing a professional and trade union response to the process of globalisation. 17. Journalists' unions are best able to ensure that the link between social rights and the professional freedoms which are essential to freedom of expression and other democratic rights in society. Journalistic engagement with others in demands for respect of human rights, social cohesion and shared values of community and democracy is vital to humanise the global market. 18. The IFJ Executive Committee says that the creation of strategic alliances with other groups of workers is essential to the protection of trade union and professional rights*. The IFJ works with the International Committee of Entertainment and Media Unions and has had an especially close relationship with the Media and Entertainment International. gols 19. The IFJ needs to consider carefully its place in the new constellation of trade unions now being created and the Executive Committee is anxious to promote solutions which will reinforce the identity of journalists and creators while building the strongest possible base for industry solidarity. 20. As part of this work, the IFJ has promoted a Global Media Monitoring Project to scope of provide trade unions with information regarding the strategic development, the activities and attitudes to trade union rights of the major transnational media conglomerates. This project began in pilot phase in early 1998 with a focus on the 4 Executive Committee meeting, Brussels, 1997 8021530 3 activities of Bertelsmann, the German- based media conglomerate which is the secondlargest in the world. 21. The development of an information strategy is an essential part of any campaigning activity. During the Congress period initial attempts were made to bring IFJ unions together to consider joint campaigns over the media empire of Conrad Black. Such work will be increasingly important in the coming period. 22. With the ICFTU and others, the IFJ works to promote a range of demands designed to counter the negative impact of globalisation. These include: international action to control speculation through the introduction of a global tax on short- term flows of capital with revenues used to fund poverty- reducing development programmes stronger international control of all financial markets with agreed rules for supervising banks and global standards for regulation of financial markets and full disclosure of government budgets to combat corruption • international co- ordination of economic and monetary policies to ensure stable by long- term growth and a review of the role of the World Bank and the IMF as demanded by the UN Summit for Social Development so that programmes of lending are based upon respect for human rights, increased employment and reduction of poverty not austerity and deregulation 5 • opposition to further deregulation such as that proposed through the Multi- lateral brus Agreement on Investment( MAI) in particular where this diminishes the ability to protect local culture and production capacity The infor • social dialogue with trade unions, employers and others to build national and international consensus for sustainable development strategies which are targeted on eliminating poverty, creating employment and sound economic policy based full respect for fundamental human rights and bas upon kers actions to develop codes and standards to be applied in international trade agreements which will ensure respect for labour standards and, for media provide for free expression and journalistic independence. blind 23. These actions are an urgent set of demands to confront the crisis of globalisation. Further radical action may be needed. Given that current political structures cannot control global enterprises, democracy has to be inserted into the global economy. This might be done by insisting that transnational enterprises are obliged to respect the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the conventions and labour standards of the ILO; by creating transnational structures for social dialogue which give union 5 OECD 1998 reer alsand anisom stimmo sviliox 4 THREE 3. Convergence representatives rights to information, consultation and negotiation; and by establishing a recognised charter of social and cultural rights which must feature in all cross- border trade agreements. Such possibilities are currently under discussion within the international trade union movement. 24. The IFJ Executive Committee believes strongly that, as a minimum, there needs to be application in law and practice of ILO standards and the adoption of world- wide codes of conduct for trade as a basis for discussion on how to reduce the grave social consequences of the current financial crisis. More than ever journalists world- wide and those of Asia in particular need strong trade unions to voice their fears and aspirations in an era of globalisation without a social conscience. 5. 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Although rapid changes in information and communications technology will radically alter the way traditional media work, within journalism there is a general state of unreadiness when it comes to media convergence. Ignorance and uncertainty threaten to handicap the capacity of unions to gain the potential benefits of a multi- media environment- higher economic performance, more employment, enhanced standards of journalism and dramatically improved levels of pluralism. 2. This paper briefly highlights some of the examines the policy challenges facing IFJ unions in the convergence discussion in particular dealing with regulation of media, the changing nature of journalistic work and relations with other media unions. The issue of trade union rights is also dealt with in the paper on Globalisation. 3. Convergence should herald a golden age of growth, employment and equity in journalism, but that will not happen unless the converged industry provides sound employment opportunities and socially- protected jobs. A programme of policy backed up by legislation and regulation at national and international level will be vital if everyone- consumers and journalists alike are to receive the rewards of growth, employment and equity. 4. The IFJ policy Access and Pluralism adopted by the Congress in Santander was updated during the current Congress period. A special meeting to discuss these issues was held in Montreal in 1996. A copy of the declaration of the meeting is attached. The Executive Committee has submitted to the ILO, UNESCO and a range of international bodies demands for: bein • the right of journalists to work in socially- protected and professional conditions; the freedom of information and right of access to networks for public information providers to be on the network; guarantees of pluralism, diversity and quality in information sources. 5. Convergence can strengthen media and improve the social and professional conditions in which journalists work, but for the advantages to be achieved policymakers must recognise that the media product is not just like any other product. Free media play a pivotal social and cultural role in underpinning democratic values and public policy must reflect democratic and cultural imperatives as well as creating conditions for the economic exploitation of new markets. 6. A balanced approach to regulation of convergence is required- respecting citizens' rights to quality and reliable information sources while creating legal, social and THAT economic conditions which will eliminate the dangers posed by a market- driven policy programme. The dangers in a market- only framework for regulation include: . increased concentration of power in rich, metropolitan society and further isolation of people in the regions and a widening of the gap between rich and poor( see Globalisation paper); a loss of privacy for all and the exclusion of certain disadvantaged sections of vllsbib society; to⚫s greater media concentration; undue influence by media on political institutions and public opinion and services dominated by commercialised programming. bimon 01 7. However we address the digital future, it is vital for the starting point to be that our objective remains to promote access to the widest range of opinions and voices for the great majority of citizens. For people to exercise democratic rights it is necessary for a sufficient range of information and comment to be available. Otherwise the notion of choice is meaningless. The IFJ demands, therefore, affordable and universal access in the home to the basic digital services. 8. At the same time, there is a need to ensure that there is fair access to viewers for all broadcasters and that no single company is allowed to restrict access to viewers. Control of encryption technology and subscriber management systems should not be used to create" gateway" monopolies. оп 9. Vigilant regulation is required to prevent the growth of media monopolies. The special dangers of allowing over- powerful media players to emerge remains strong and governments cannot withdraw behind general competition laws. 231 825 10. The media industry world- wide is the scene of massive mergers and take- overs which are creating global media corporations richer than many medium sized countries. They have enormous power. These new companies, particularly in the field of multimedia, create a new concentration of industrial power. A new regime of national and international effective anti- trust rules is needed to limit concentration of ownership of media resources to safeguard pluralism. To 11. The IFJ has also continued to press for public service funding of public information space in the converged media environment. In a world where the electronic media is increasingly dominated by international channels and producers, it is vital to continue with national public service radio and television systems. The continuation of broadcast and production of programmes of high quality with regard to ethics, responsibility, journalistic versatility and quality must be maintained. not enoiibros gritsoo as low as asvitsoqmi len 12. The problem of content control - whether it is a matter of journalistic ethics or the types of services on offer to the public is one of the thorniest' problems facing journalism in the age of Internet. Journalists and other media professionals strongly aldsils bas vtileup of 2 - oppose attempts to monitor and regulate their work by outsiders particularly by legislators or others with a vested interest in media performance. 13. A legitimate worry concerns on- line pornography, racism and extremist political propaganda. One of the problems about the virtual world is that control of content is much more difficult than before. But many governments are looking for new technical mechanisms to ensure that existing standards of regulation concerning content and quality of information apply in the new digital environment. Whether or not this is feasible in the on- line world remains an open question. The IFJ believes that freedom of choice and freedom of expression requires flexible and non- intrusive systems of content monitoring. 14. The urge to collect information is strong within both the public and private sectors whether for reasons of law enforcement or for commercial exploitation. Media organisations, too, for reasons of legitimate journalistic inquiry, justifiably seek access to personal information. Journalists cannot function unless they can gather information freely. There is a need for rules to permit journalists to gather data without interference. This must be assured as privacy protection is developed in information collection and retention systems. - 15. The IFJ also recognises that journalists themselves well- trained, aware of their ethical responsibilities, and confident in their forms of employment- will play a crucial role in helping to develop new information services. Existing media contain a wealth of talent in journalism, entertainment and broadcasting which can ensure pluralistic, high quality, and professional programming and news and information services on a scale far greater than currently available. 16. However, the importance of the contribution of journalists and other creators is not always fully appreciated, even within traditional media. In the chaos of media restructuring and the drive for market prominence little emphasis has been placed on the importance of quality journalism. There is less investment in professional training and more and more journalists work in insecure jobs as a consequence of cost- cutting. Traditional rights- such as intellectual property protection and author's rights- are being seized by voracious employers. 17. The development of new on- line services means significant change in the media labour market. There are new qualifications standards required for journalists to maintain existing jobs and the future holds out the prospect of many new jobs in preparing CD- Rom materials, Internet services and on- line reporting, for instance. Many journalists are already pioneers of the" teleworking" age. - 18. Journalists are being joined by thousands of others in the information processing business. There is much competition to distribute information on- line. New forms of work are emerging for on- line editing and data collection. Many of these new workers are doing journalistic work, but often they are not identified as journalists and they often work in companies which lack appreciation of notions of journalistic standards 3 and ethics. Journalism traditionally has been seen to have cultural responsibilities to society, but many new multi- media companies see information only as a commodity. 19. On these points there needs to be a dialogue between social partners on acceptable rules to govern the conditions of convergence and the resulting changes in conditions of employment. But who will be the collective bargaining partner on the employers' side in this new industry? The new framework for employer- employee relations is not clear. поп 20. A pressing issue for all IFJ unions is the organisation and representation of the new generation of employees in journalism, many of them working in difficult and uncertain conditions. Many media organisations now rely heavily on a part- time or casual workforce. Media companies find it cheaper to contract work out to freelance journalists. Very often these journalists receive few social benefits. It is an insecure environment which diminishes the scope for forthright, independent journalism. 21. Teleworking reduces the costs of office space, insurance, and other structural overheads. Many of these costs are passed on to employees who have to set aside space in their apartment or house, sometimes having to pay the extra insurance that is required. The technology involved in teleworking also enables employers to check when people are working and their level of performance. As a result, teleworkers may have to undertake intense workloads. In other words, the discipline of the office remains but without the benefits of social interaction. 22. If traditional standards of journalism and the public interest role of media is to survive in the converged media and information environment industry- wide agreements on rules and standards of training for journalists will be required for gathering and disseminating information electronically. 23. New media services which fail to meet the challenge of training in journalism not only pose a serious threat to media standards they undermine public confidence in information sources. - 24. Journalists are required to be multi- skilled able to turn their hands to wordprocessing, sound recording, camera- work( moving and still pictures) and presentation to camera or microphone as required. Many of these functions are now compressed into one activity as a result of digitisation. The business of creativity is being marginalised in the drive to create all- round capacities which suit the converged media environment. 25. Training focused only on technical needs at enterprise level or that which considers journalism as an adjunct to the academic reflections of mass communication theory will not provide the national infrastructure needed to equip people for journalism of the future. 26. Through the International Committee of Entertainment and Media Unions, the IFJ has sought to promote co- operation and joint actions to raise awareness on the impact of change within the industry and to encourage joint actions around common concerns. 21 4 27. Activities such as the joint technology officer post funded by the IFJ and the Communications International and the formation of the Global Media Monitoring Project( see Report of the General Secretary) are indicative of the growing realisation that a common strategy among international unions representing media- workers is essential to the task of confronting the transnational media enterprises. 28. The elaboration of policy on convergence at an international level- through the OECD, the ILO or the World Trade Organisation- also requires a combination of effort on the part of all unions. The debate at the ILO concerning contract labour is an issue of the particular concern in 1998. 29. The IFJ supports collaboration and joint activities at an international level and believes national unions should work together to strengthen solidarity within the industry. 30. Joint actions with other unions in the area of training, bargaining and employment rights are vital, but matters related to the professional and ethical work of journalism requires the presence of well- organised and representative journalists' unions within the newly- emerging industrial sector now under construction. 31. The nature of journalism as the source of reliable and professional information remains a vital component of the democratic process, whatever the mode of dissemination. requi 32. For the IFJ, the keys to success lie in a policy programme of six elements: org to identify and eliminate all obstacles to the development of new information technologies and to free existing media from direct or indirect pressure to protect the public interest in plurality by setting standards for fair, reasonable and non- discriminatory access for all broadcasters and information service providers to distribution systems, to provide a framework to protect the social and employment rights of all journalists nclude and teleworkers, including freelances, to maintain protection for authors' rights regarding recirculation of information, to apply strict ownership rules to all providers of services, whether by satellite, joint cocable or terrestrial transmission, • to identify journalistic work and to organise effectively all journalists working in on- line and electronic media. 33. Finally, while the IFJ is convinced that journalists must collaborate with other unions to protect the long- term interests of all media workers, at the same time we must promote dialogue and co- operation with other social partners. Media professionals- whether journalists, editors, broadcasters or publishers- have a vested interest in the provision of quality information services. 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Appendix: Montreal Seminar Declaration Media Solidarity and the Information Revolution Final Declaration May 24th 1996, Montreal The challenges confronting journalists' unions in the face of technological change in the information industry require new and creative approaches both to union organisation and the defence of workers' rights and to the assertion of the civil and social responsibilities of journalism. In particular, media convergence is changing the nature of journalistic work by eroding traditional demarcations between journalistic and other activity in the gathering, editing, production and dissemination of news and information. It is necessary to ensure that convergence should be used to strengthen rather than undermine existing levels of social, professional and trade union organisation. IFJ unions must prepare strategies designed to ensure that the gathering, editing and dissemination of information for public consumption remains a professional activity requiring adequate professional training in ethical as well as technical skills. Defence of authors' rights must be a priority for IFJ work. The IFJ and its member unions should campaign together to fight the shift of creative control from journalists and creative media workers to employers. Journalists' unions as key representatives of content providers must take the lead in organising the trade union response to the information revolution focusing on issues of quality, reliability and ethical integrity of information. IFJ unions should establish direct links with other groups in the information sector, including other content creators and telecommunications workers, in order to ensure that professional and public interest issues related to the content of information services are given the highest priority. In particular, IFJ unions should establish, where appropriate, joint councils with other groups of workers to ensure unity and co- operation. At an international level, the IFJ, in co- operation with other media and communications internationals, should develop common strategic approaches in defence of public service information systems and political intervention to secure common rules and regulations which will protect public interest values in public policy- making. Additionally, the IFJ should * develop a common home- page on the world- wide web as an information source on these issues in co- operation with member unions; * encourage all member unions and regional offices to establish home pages and to link home pages; meitalo zanima lastno xibnsqqAHT TRAS * web; * investigate obtaining resources to provide all member unions with access to the establish a full time- post to provide data and research information on developments at a trade union level which will assist unions to elaborate national strategies; * in particular, provide unions with data and information which will assist in enabling them to advance their members' interests in two areas of current and immediate concerns: authors' rights and rights of freelances; * prepare a handbook for action to assist member unions in confronting the IT challenges of the information revolution; stab edi * develop pilot projects to assist unions to set up training arrangements for on- line o journalism to ensure that professional and ethical values are maintained; * develop pilot projects to assist member unions to develop alternate access points for journalists and particularly methods of assisting freelance journalists to publish and distribute their work on the Net both nationally and internationally. As part of these projects, the IFJ and its regional offices should investigate pilot projects in all regions, particularly in developing countries; abs * bestablish international networks between workers in the same company in different countries. As a trial step, the IFJ should select two individual companies to conduct a pilot project on the capacity for international solidarity and co- operation. 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