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Reporters Sans Frontières - Reporters Without Borders
Reporters Without Borders - Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF), is an international non-profit organisation governed by principles of democratic governance. The RSF are neither a trade union nor a representative of media companies.
Founded in 1985 in Montpellier by four journalists, RSF is at the forefront of the defence and promotion of freedom of information. Recognised as a public interest organisation in France since 1995, RSF has consultative status with the United Nations, UNESCO, the Council of Europe and the International Organization of Francophonie (OIF).
The RSF has:
134 correspondents around the world.
6 international sections (Germany, Austria, Spain, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland).
1 international headquarter (Paris).
7 offices (London, Brussels, Tunis, Washington DC, Rio de Janeiro, Dakar, Taipei).
More info can be found here.
-All information has been provided from the RSF website.
The RSF's Mission?
Act for the freedom, pluralism and independence of journalism and defend those who embody these ideals.
Our mandate is in the spirit of Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and of the major declarations and charters relating to journalistic ethics, notably the Munich Declaration of the Duties and Rights of Journalists.
"Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers."
-Article 19, UDHR
RSF applies the following principles:
Mutual respect and dialogue, non-discrimination, a collective work spirit, concern for professional and personal accomplishment, the right to alert, respect for the environment.
Transparency of decision-making processes and accounts, refusal of corruption and conflicts of interest. We define our strategic objectives completely independently, and do not accept any financial, skills or in-kind donations that could influence our strategic and operational choices.
The SQC and RSF
The SQC joins the RSF in promoting Article 19, and maintaining press freedom and freedom of expression.
"Without borders but never without you"
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