Press Freedom
National Press Club statement on killing of Palestinian journalist in West Bank
June 2, 2022
WASHINGTON, June 2 – Following is a statement from Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the shooting death of Palestinian Journalist Ghufran Hamed Warasneh while she was on her way to work in the city of Hebron…
Read MoreNational Press Club statement on Egyptian court sentence against Al Jazeera journalist
June 1, 2022
WASHINGTON, June 1 – Following is a statement from National Press Club President Jen Judson and National Press Club Journalism Institute President Gil Klein on the 15-year prison sentence imposed by an Egyptian court this week on Al Jazeera Journalist Ahmed Taha. “We object in the strongest terms…
Read MoreNational Press Club statement on death of French journalist in Ukraine
May 30, 2022
WASHINGTON, May 30 – Following is a statement from Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, on the death of French Journalist Frederic Leclerc-Imhoff, who was working in Ukraine. “Our hearts are broken for the family…
Read MoreNational Press Club To Hold Moment of Silence Thursday For Al Jazeera Reporter
May 11, 2022
WASHINGTON, May 11 – The National Press Club will hold a moment of silence event to mark the killing of Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh in Jenin. Following are the details: When Thursday, May 12 at 2pm Eastern Where National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20045 13th Floor -…
Read MoreNews Leaders Statement on Killing of Al Jazeera Journalist In Jenin
May 11, 2022
WASHINGTON, May 11 – Following is a statement from Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh who was on assignment near the West Bank. “We are heartbroken to hear…
Read MoreNews Leaders Statement on Murder of Journalists in Mexico
May 10, 2022
WASHINGTON, May 9 – Following is a statement by Jen Judson, president of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the recent murders of journalists in Mexico. “We are devastated to learn today of the murder of Yessenia Mollinedo Falconi and…
Read MoreDebra and Marc Tice Statement on Meeting With President Biden
May 9, 2022
WASHINGTON, May 9 – The following statement was released today by the National Press Club on behalf of the family of Austin Tice, following their Monday, May 2 meeting with President Biden. “We eagerly accepted President Biden’s invitation for a meeting in the Oval Office. It was an uplifting…
Read MoreNews Leaders Statement on Death of Ukrainian TV Journalist Oleksandr Makhov
May 5, 2022
WASHINGTON, May 5 – Following is a statement from Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the death of Ukrainian journalist Oleksandr Makhov who was recognized Thursday in remarks by Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Read MoreNews Leaders Statement on President Biden Meeting With Family of Austin Tice
May 2, 2022
WASHINGTON, May 2 – Following is a statement by Jen Judson, President of the National Press Club and Gil Klein, President of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the news of a scheduled meeting this afternoon between the President of the United States and Debra and Marc Tice, the parents…
Read MoreNational Press Club To Host World Press Freedom Day Activities, Tuesday May 3
May 2, 2022
UPDATED - 5/2/22 News Advisory: Event: Digital event with panel to discuss World Press Freedom 2022 coming from the studios of the National Press Club. The webcast will be available on press.org and on YouTube. When: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Eastern) Who: Jen Judson, 115th President of the National…
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