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The '''World Association of Newspapers''' (WAN) is a [[non-profit]], [[non-governmental organization]] made up of 76 national [[newspaper]] associations, 12 news agencies, 10 regional [[Print media|press]] organisations and individual newspaper executives in 100 countries. The association was founded in 1948 and, as of 2011, represented more than 18,000 publications globally.
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The '''World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers''' ('''WAN-IFRA''') is a [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit]], [[non-governmental organization]] made up of 76 national [[newspaper]] associations, 12 [[News agency|news agencies]], 10 regional press organisations, and many individual newspaper executives in 100 countries.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Merskin |first=Debra L. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ve-9DwAAQBAJ&dq=WAN-IFRA&pg=PA1912 |title=The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society |date=2019-11-12 |publisher=SAGE Publications |isbn=978-1-4833-7552-6 |language=en}}</ref> The association was founded in 1948, and, as of 2011, represented more than 18,000 publications globally.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Partners|url=http://www.newsmediaalliance.org/about-us/our-partners/|access-date=2021-06-11|website=[[News Media Alliance]]|language=en-US}}</ref>
WAN's objectives are to defend and to promote [[freedom of the press]], to support the development of newspaper [[publishing]], and to foster global co-operation. It has provided consultation for [[UNESCO]], the [[United Nations]] and the [[Council of Europe]].


WAN's objectives are to defend and to promote [[freedom of the press]],<ref>{{Cite news|date=January 4, 2021|title=The Washington Post Press Freedom Partnership expands to include WAN-IFRA as partner, Aspen Institute as supporting partner|language=en-US|newspaper=Washington Post|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/pr/2021/01/04/washington-post-press-freedom-partnership-expands-include-wan-ifra-partner-aspen-institute-supporting-partner/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116065233if_/https://www.washingtonpost.com/pr/2021/01/04/washington-post-press-freedom-partnership-expands-include-wan-ifra-partner-aspen-institute-supporting-partner/|archive-date=January 16, 2021|issn=0190-8286}}</ref> to support the development of newspaper [[publishing]], and to foster global co-operation.<ref>{{Cite web|title=World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)|url=https://www.devex.com/organizations/world-association-of-newspapers-and-news-publishers-wan-ifra-23230|website=[[Devex]]}}</ref> It has provided consultation for [[UNESCO]], the [[United Nations]], and the [[Council of Europe]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-11-25|title=UNESCO and the World Association of News Publishers join forces to ensure survival of world's media|url=https://en.unesco.org/news/unesco-and-world-association-news-publishers-join-forces-ensure-survival-worlds-media-0|access-date=2021-06-11|website=UNESCO|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|date=2020-09-27|title=Inquirer president appointed to WAN-Ifra executive board|url=https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/342224/inquirer-president-appointed-to-wan-ifra-executive-board|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929070421/https://cebudailynews.inquirer.net/342224/inquirer-president-appointed-to-wan-ifra-executive-board|archive-date=September 29, 2020|newspaper=[[Philippine Daily Inquirer]]|language=en}}</ref>
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In July 2009 WAN merged with IFRA, the research and service organisation for the news publishing industry, to become the '''World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers''' (WAN-IFRA).<ref name="wan-ifra1">{{cite web|url=http://www.wan-ifra.org/about-wan-ifra |title=About |publisher=Wan-Ifra |date= |accessdate=2012-08-04}}</ref>


According to WAN, from 2007 to 2011, global newspaper advertising dropped 41% to $76 billion.<ref>http://www.economist.com/news/international/21565928-newspapers-woes-grow-some-are-lobbying-politicians-make-google-pay-news-it</ref>
According to WAN, from 2007 to 2011, global newspaper advertising dropped 41% to $76 billion.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.economist.com/international/2012/11/10/taxing-times|title=Taxing times|newspaper=The Economist}}</ref>


==History==
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==Identity and Mission==
The earliest organization that has since become WAN-IFRA was the FIEJ (Federation Internationale des Editeurs de Journaux et Publications, {{Lang-en|International Federation of Newspaper Publishers}}),<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/FIEJ|title=FIEJ|via=The Free Dictionary}}</ref> the international federation of newspaper editors founded in 1948 by survivors of the clandestine press of [[France]] and the [[Netherlands]] to fight for survival of a free press worldwide.
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WAN-IFRA is a trade association with a human rights mandate. Its first objective is the defence and promotion of press freedom and the economic independence of newspapers, which is an essential condition to that freedom. It is also an industry think-tank for new strategies, business models and operational improvements.<ref name="wan-ifra1"/>


IFRA's origins emerged from INCA (International Newspaper Colour Association), founded in 1961 when European publishers began to introduce the use of colour in newspapers; it was the world's leading association for newspaper and media publishing. In 1970, it became IFRA (the INCA FIEJ Research Association) to treat the rapidly developing technical side of the publishing industry.
WAN-IFRA's stated mission is: “To be the indispensable partner of newspapers and the entire news publishing industry worldwide, particularly our members, in the defence and promotion of press freedom, quality journalism and editorial integrity and the development of prosperous businesses and technology.”<ref name="wan-ifra1"/>

In 2007, the organization founded MINDS, Media Information Network (originally Mobile Information and News Data Services for 3G), a nonprofit organization that hosts an annual conference for news organizations and agencies.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 April 2023 |title=India's premier wire service joins global network of news agencies |url=https://www.laprensalatina.com/indias-premier-wire-service-joins-global-network-of-news-agencies/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509182336/https://www.laprensalatina.com/indias-premier-wire-service-joins-global-network-of-news-agencies/ |archive-date=9 May 2023 |access-date=27 May 2023 |website=La Presna Latina |agency=[[EFE]]}}</ref>

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In July 2009, the World Association of Newspapers (WAN) merged with IFRA, the research and service organisation for the news publishing industry, to become the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA). The two organisations had been discussing a merger, on and off, for more than five years, and had built up several similar products and services and had an increasing overlap in membership.<ref name="wan-ifra1">{{cite web|title=About|url=http://www.wan-ifra.org/about-wan-ifra|access-date=2012-08-04|publisher=Wan-Ifra}}</ref>

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==Identity and mission==
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WAN-IFRA is a [[trade association]] with a [[human rights]] mandate.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Merskin|first=Debra L.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ve-9DwAAQBAJ&pg=PA1912|title=The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society|date=2019-11-12|publisher=[[SAGE Publications]]|isbn=978-1-4833-7552-6|location=[[University of Oregon]]|pages=1912|language=en}}</ref> Its first objective is the defence and promotion of press freedom and the economic independence of newspapers. It is also an industry [[think tank]] for new strategies, business models, and operational improvements.<ref name="wan-ifra1"/>


==Headquarters==
==Headquarters==
WAN-IFRA carries out its work from headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany, and in Paris, France, with subsidiaries in Singapore, India, Spain, France and Sweden.<ref name="wan-ifra1"/>
WAN-IFRA carries out its work from headquarters in [[Frankfurt]], [[Germany]], and in [[Paris]], France, with subsidiaries in [[Singapore]], [[India]], and [[Mexico]].<ref name=":0" />


==World Editors Forum==
==World Editors Forum==
{{Unreferenced section|date=October 2021}}
The '''World Editors Forum''' (WEF) is the organisation for editors within the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers. It is a network dedicated to bringing together editors from around the world to share ideas, experiences and research on how to face the challenges of the future. Its main missions are to represent these editors, to defend editorial excellence, to provide editorial services and to define the future of journalism. The World Editors Forum is also involved in defending free speech and promoting the right of the public to truthful information.
The World Editors Forum (WEF) is the organisation for editors within the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers.


==Golden Pen of Freedom Award==
==Golden Pen of Freedom Award==
WAN administers the annual [[Golden Pen of Freedom Award]] to recognize a [[journalist]] or media organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to the defence and promotion of freedom of the press.<ref>{{cite web|author=Wan-Ifra |url=http://www.wan-ifra.org/microsites/press-freedom |title=Press Freedom |publisher=Wan-Ifra |date= |accessdate=2012-08-04}}</ref>
WAN administers the annual [[Golden Pen of Freedom Award]] to recognize a [[journalist]] or media organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to the defence and promotion of freedom of the press.<ref>{{cite web|author=Wan-Ifra |url=http://www.wan-ifra.org/microsites/press-freedom |title=Press Freedom |publisher=Wan-Ifra |access-date=2012-08-04}}</ref>


==Monitoring Journalists Killed==
==Monitoring journalists killed==
Since 1998, WAN has maintained annual tallies of media employees killed around the world. The worst year on record is 2006, when 110 media employees died in the line of duty.<ref>{{cite web|author=Wan-Ifra |url=http://www.wan-ifra.org/microsites/journalists-killed |title=Journalists Killed |publisher=Wan-Ifra |date= |accessdate=2012-08-04}}</ref>
Since 1998, WAN has maintained annual tallies of media employees killed around the world. The worst year on record is 2006, when 110 media employees died in the line of duty.<ref>{{cite web|author=Wan-Ifra |url=http://www.wan-ifra.org/microsites/journalists-killed |title=Journalists Killed |publisher=Wan-Ifra |access-date=2012-08-04}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Tomas Brunegård]], President of World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)
*[[Journalism]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{official website}}
*[http://www.wan-ifra.org/ Official website]

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World Association of Newspapers
AbbreviationWAN-IFRA
FormationJune 1948; 75 years ago (1948-06)
TypeINGO
HeadquartersFrankfurt, Germany
Region served
Worldwide
Official language
English, French, German
Websitewww.wan-ifra.org Edit this at Wikidata

The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization made up of 76 national newspaper associations, 12 news agencies, 10 regional press organisations, and many individual newspaper executives in 100 countries.[1] The association was founded in 1948, and, as of 2011, represented more than 18,000 publications globally.[2]

WAN's objectives are to defend and to promote freedom of the press,[3] to support the development of newspaper publishing, and to foster global co-operation.[4] It has provided consultation for UNESCO, the United Nations, and the Council of Europe.[5][6]

According to WAN, from 2007 to 2011, global newspaper advertising dropped 41% to $76 billion.[7]

History

The earliest organization that has since become WAN-IFRA was the FIEJ (Federation Internationale des Editeurs de Journaux et Publications, English: International Federation of Newspaper Publishers),[8] the international federation of newspaper editors founded in 1948 by survivors of the clandestine press of France and the Netherlands to fight for survival of a free press worldwide.

IFRA's origins emerged from INCA (International Newspaper Colour Association), founded in 1961 when European publishers began to introduce the use of colour in newspapers; it was the world's leading association for newspaper and media publishing. In 1970, it became IFRA (the INCA FIEJ Research Association) to treat the rapidly developing technical side of the publishing industry.

In 2007, the organization founded MINDS, Media Information Network (originally Mobile Information and News Data Services for 3G), a nonprofit organization that hosts an annual conference for news organizations and agencies.[9]

In July 2009, the World Association of Newspapers (WAN) merged with IFRA, the research and service organisation for the news publishing industry, to become the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA). The two organisations had been discussing a merger, on and off, for more than five years, and had built up several similar products and services and had an increasing overlap in membership.[10]

Identity and mission

WAN-IFRA is a trade association with a human rights mandate.[11] Its first objective is the defence and promotion of press freedom and the economic independence of newspapers. It is also an industry think tank for new strategies, business models, and operational improvements.[10]

Headquarters

WAN-IFRA carries out its work from headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, and in Paris, France, with subsidiaries in Singapore, India, and Mexico.[6]

World Editors Forum

The World Editors Forum (WEF) is the organisation for editors within the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers.

Golden Pen of Freedom Award

WAN administers the annual Golden Pen of Freedom Award to recognize a journalist or media organisation that has made an outstanding contribution to the defence and promotion of freedom of the press.[12]

Monitoring journalists killed

Since 1998, WAN has maintained annual tallies of media employees killed around the world. The worst year on record is 2006, when 110 media employees died in the line of duty.[13]

See also

  • Tomas Brunegård, President of World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)

References

  1. ^ Merskin, Debra L. (12 November 2019). The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society. SAGE Publications. ISBN 978-1-4833-7552-6.
  2. ^ "Partners". News Media Alliance. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  3. ^ "The Washington Post Press Freedom Partnership expands to include WAN-IFRA as partner, Aspen Institute as supporting partner". Washington Post. 4 January 2021. ISSN 0190-8286. Archived from the original on 16 January 2021.
  4. ^ "World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA)". Devex.
  5. ^ "UNESCO and the World Association of News Publishers join forces to ensure survival of world's media". UNESCO. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Inquirer president appointed to WAN-Ifra executive board". Philippine Daily Inquirer. 27 September 2020. Archived from the original on 29 September 2020.
  7. ^ "Taxing times". The Economist.
  8. ^ "FIEJ" – via The Free Dictionary.
  9. ^ "India's premier wire service joins global network of news agencies". La Presna Latina. EFE. 28 April 2023. Archived from the original on 9 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  10. ^ a b "About". Wan-Ifra. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  11. ^ Merskin, Debra L. (12 November 2019). The SAGE International Encyclopedia of Mass Media and Society. University of Oregon: SAGE Publications. p. 1912. ISBN 978-1-4833-7552-6.
  12. ^ Wan-Ifra. "Press Freedom". Wan-Ifra. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
  13. ^ Wan-Ifra. "Journalists Killed". Wan-Ifra. Retrieved 4 August 2012.

External links

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