Hosseini Bastani, the secretary of the Iranian Journalists' Association, states that the association is seeking permanent membership in the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ). The Iranian Journalists' Association has so far collaborated with this federation as an affiliated member. Bastani points out the benefits of Iran joining the IFJ, noting that with voting rights in the federation, the association can express the opinions and views of experts in the field of journalism at its annual meeting and influence the federation's decisions. The secretary of the Iranian Journalists' Association also introduces the use of programs and training workshops from the councils affiliated with this federation as another advantage of permanent membership. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the International Federation of Journalists annually holds councils related to conferences, seminars, and training workshops for journalists, and participation in these programs can be effective in enhancing the level of the journalism profession in Iran. At the end, Hosseini Bastani emphasizes, 'Our effort is to have the executive committee of this federation accept our request for permanent membership before the annual meeting of this association, which will be held next June.'
Iranian Journalists' Efforts to Join the International Federation of Journalists
Iranian journalists, led by Hosseini Bastani, are pushing for permanent membership in the International Federation of Journalists to gain voting rights and access to training programs. This move aims to enhance the journalism profession in Iran and allow local experts to influence international journalism discussions. The outcome could significantly impact the future of journalism in Iran.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The Iranian Journalists' Association, led by Hosseini Bastani, is seeking permanent membership in the International Federation of Journalists to gain voting rights and access to training programs. This move aims to enhance the quality of journalism in Iran and allow local journalists to have a say in international discussions.
- The Iranian Journalists' Association is currently an affiliated member of the IFJ.
- Permanent membership would allow Iranian journalists to participate in decision-making processes and training opportunities.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iranian journalism faces significant challenges, including censorship and government control, making international collaboration crucial for its development.
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