The European Federation of Journalists is a branch of the International Federation of Journalists

International Federation of Journalists

International Federation of Journalists, IFJ, is a global union federation of journalists' trade unions—the largest in the world. The organization aims to protect and strengthen the rights and freedoms of journalists...

. It is the largest organisation of journalists in Europe, representing about 260,000 journalists in over thirty countries. It is headquartered in Brussels.

Activities

It coordinates the activities of unions affiliated to the International Federation of Journalists in Europe with a focus on developing and promoting common interests in the fields of social, economic, cultural and media policy. Its aim is to protect and defend freedom of expression and information as well as journalists' human rights. The EFJ describes itself as fighting "for social and professional rights of journalists working in all sectors of the media.

The EFJ is recognized by the European Union

European Union

The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...

, the Council of Europe

Council of Europe

The Council of Europe is an international organisation promoting co-operation between all countries of Europe in the areas of legal standards, human rights, democratic development, the rule of law and cultural co-operation...

 and the European Trade Union Confederation

European Trade Union Confederation

The European Trade Union Confederation is a trade union organization which was established in 1973 to represent workers and their national affiliates at the European level....

as the representative voice of journalists in Europe.

External links

• Official website