CJFE honours Turkish and Eritrean journalists with 2013 International Press Freedom Awards
CJFE announces 2013 International Press Freedom Award Winners
TORONTO - Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is proud to recognize Eritrean journalists Dessale Berekhet Abraham, Ruth Zecarias Ghebre and Mebrahtu Teclesion Berhe and Turkish journalist Ahmet Şik as recipients of the 2013 International Press Freedom Awards. The awards will be presented at the 16th annual CJFE Gala, to be held December 4 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto.
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Ai Weiwei: Voices of Freedom PRESENTED BY CJFE in partnership with the AGO
The event, hosted by Anna Maria Tremonti, brings together artists, writers and performers in tribute to Ai Weiwei
TORONTO (Sep 25, 2013) – On October 2, CJFE and the AGO present Ai Weiwei: Voices of Freedom, a multi-media event honouring dissident artist Ai Weiwei and paying tribute to his relentless pursuit of free expression through art, social media and political protest.
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140 groups call on Ontario legislature to make Anti-SLAPP bill top priority
TORONTO (September 18, 2013) — Over 140 groups, including environmental organizations, unions and freedom of expression advocates, are calling on the Ontario legislature to adopt strong legislation to prevent Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) from being used to limit freedom of expression, public participation and prevent the abuse of libel laws.
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Hiring: IFEX Campaigns and Advocacy Coordinator
Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is seeking applications for a 14-month maternity leave employment contract for the position of IFEX Campaigns and Advocacy Coordinator. IFEX is a network of 88 member organisations worldwide which defend and promote the right to free expression (www.ifex.org). The IFEX Secretariat is based in Toronto, where it is managed by IFEX member organisation CJFE (www.cjfe.org).
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IFEX Network Programme Coordinator
Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is seeking applications for the regular full-time position of IFEX Network Programme Coordinator. IFEX is a network of 88 member organisations worldwide that defend and promote the right to free expression (www.ifex.org). The IFEX Secretariat is based in Toronto, where it is managed by IFEX member organisation CJFE (www.cjfe.org).
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E. I. whistleblower to have final grievance hearing on September 12
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TORONTO (September 10, 2013) — Sylvie Therrien, the Vancouver-based federal fraud investigator who leaked documents she said showed that the government set quotas for denying Employment Insurance benefits to eligible claimants, will have her final grievance meeting over her suspension this Thursday, September 12.
Therrien was suspended without pay in May after she sent documents to the media which alleged that investigators were told they should each find $485,000 in annual savings by denying EI claims.
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IFEX Digital Development Coordinator
Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is seeking applications for the regular full-time position of IFEX Digital Development Coordinator. IFEX is a network of 88 member organisations worldwide that defend and promote the right to free expression (ifex.org). The IFEX Secretariat is based in Toronto, where it is managed by IFEX member organisation CJFE (cjfe.org).
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CJFE Executive Director
[Applications for this position are now closed].
Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE), Canada’s leading organisation in promoting and defending freedom of expression, is seeking applications for the full time position of Executive Director.
CJFE monitors and reports free expression and access to information in Canada and abroad. CJFE believes in the free expression rights of all people, and encourages and supports individuals and groups in the protection of their own and others' free expression rights.
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Stand Still To Support Media Workers and Peaceful Demonstrators in Turkey
PRESENTED BY CJFE in partnership with the Initiative for Freedom of Expression in Turkey, IFEX, PEN Canada, Amnesty International Canada, Journalists for Human Rights, the Canadian Association of Journalists, and the Canadian Media Guild.
TORONTO (July 23, 2013) — Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is joining forces with 6 other like-minded organizations based in Toronto to answer a call from the Initiative for Freedom of Expression - Turkey to stand still in support of peaceful demonstrators and media workers in Turkey.
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CJFE concerned by arrest of New Brunswick journalist
TORONTO (July 11, 2013) - Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is deeply concerned about the RCMP’s arrest under unusual circumstances of New Brunswick-based journalist Miles Howe.
Howe was arrested on July 4, 2013, while covering the ongoing anti-fracking protest at the Elsipogtog First Nation in east-central New Brunswick. His camera and cell phone were seized. He was taken into RCMP custody and held for five hours before being released with his equipment returned.
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