International Journalists Association
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| Abbreviation | IJA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2019 |
| Type | Non-governmental organization |
| Purpose | Journalism, press freedom advocacy |
| Headquarters | Frankfurt, Germany |
Region served | Worldwide |
| Members | 420 (as of 2024) |
Official language | Multilingual |
| Website | https://internationaljournalists.org |
International Journalists Association (IJA) is a journalists' association based in Frankfurt, Germany, founded in 2019. The organization is engaged in publishing, media-related events, and advocacy for press freedom.[1][2]
The association was established by a group of journalists seeking to continue their professional activities in exile in response to increasing restrictions on media freedom.[3] Its founders include journalists such as Cevheri Güven.[3]
As of August 2024, the association has approximately 420 members from 20 countries.[3]
The association and its activities have been covered in international media. In 2024, reporting referenced coverage in the German newspaper Die Tageszeitung (taz), describing the IJA as an organization bringing together exiled journalists and supporting press freedom initiatives.[4]
