Committee to Protect Journalists

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that works to advocate and protect the rights of journalists around the world.

Committee to Protect Journalists

Abbreviation	CPJ
Formation	1981; 44 years ago (1981)
Type	501(c)3 nonprofit organization[1]
Tax ID no.	13-3081500
Purpose	Press freedom and journalist human rights
Headquarters	New York City, New York
Location	United States
Region served	International
President	Jodie Ginsberg
Affiliations	International Freedom of Expression Exchange
Website	cpj.org

It is based in New York City. Its main goal is to make sure that journalists can report news freely without facing threats, violence or censorship. The CPJ monitors cases of journalists who are imprisoned, harassed or attacked because of their work.^[2] It also raises awareness about the importance of a free press and freedom of expression. By doing so, the CPJ helps to protect journalists and uphold the principles of journalism that are crucial in a democratic society.

Related pages

• Reporters Without Borders