The Belarussian Journalists Association (BAJ) is a non-governmental organization in Belarus. Background
The BAJ was founded in 1995 and is affiliated with the International Federation of Journalists. The Association is a Partner of the Non-Boundary Reporting.
The association represents nearly 1,000 media workers and under difficult circumstances strives for the freedom of expression and the rights of receiving and disseminating information, promoting professional standards of journalism.
The association defends members who are intimidated, bullied, banned or subjected to criminal prosecution. Journalists who are threatened with death are provided by the BAJ for legal assistance and helped by appealing the perpetrators. Awards
In 2003, the BAJ received the Golden Union of the World Association of Newspapers.
In 2004 she received the Sakharov Prize for the Freedom of Thinking of the European Parliament. The Sakharov Prize is intended for persons and organizations devoted to the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms. Externe link
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