The IFJ is the global voice of journalists and represents 600,000 journalists (in 190 affiliates) in 146 countries. IFJ General Secretary : @abellanger49The International Federation of Journalists is the global voice of journalists. Founded in 1926, it is the world’s largest organisation of journalists, representing 600,000 media professionals in 187 unions and associations in more than 140 countries.

Core values

- **Promotes Press Freedom and Social Justice**: The IFJ works to defend press freedom and social justice, which are crucial for a healthy democracy and the protection of human rights.
- **Supports Labour Rights**: The IFJ organizes collective action to support journalists’ unions in their fight for fair pay, decent working conditions, and labour rights.
- **Fights for Gender Equality**: The IFJ promotes gender equality in all its structures, policies, and programmes.
- **Opposes Discrimination**: The IFJ opposes discrimination of all kinds and condemns the use of media as propaganda or to promote intolerance and conflict.
- **Humanitarian Aid**: The IFJ provides humanitarian aid to journalists in need through its International Safety Fund.