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IWMF, JAN Condemn Russia's Designation Of CPJ As Undesirable

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja
The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) and Journalist Assistance Network (JAN) have condemned the Russian Ministry of Justice for designating the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) as an undesirable organisation.

IWMF is the only global organisation built to serve the holistic needs of women and nonbinary journalists.

The designation — used to ban foreign human rights and civil society organizations from operating in Russia — demonstrated mounting efforts by the Kremlin to suppress press freedom.

CPJ’s designation was announced on April 28, less than one month after the organization’s statement of support following the IWMF’s 'undesirable' listing.

The cascading effect sent a chilling message that Russia is deliberately targeting press freedom organisations to suppress free speech and silence dissent.

"Russian journalists deserve access to the resources, aid, and opportunities from CPJ and other international press freedom organizations; this designation is an attempt to stifle support and intimidate journalists in an already high-risk environment," Elisa Lees Muñoz, President of the IWMF said. 

To this end, the IWMF and JAN stand in solidarity with CPJ, urging Russia to reverse the designation and cease attacks on press freedom. 

The JAN partners five US-based press freedom organisations specialising in digital safety, physical safety, and legal rights such as the IWMF, CPJ, Freedom of the Press Foundation, PEN America, and the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press.

IWMF is a bold and inclusive organisation that supports journalists with awards, reporting opportunities, fellowships, grants, safety training and emergency aid. 

As one of the largest supporters of women-produced journalism, its transformative work strengthens equal opportunity and press freedom worldwide.
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