Washington D.C. – National Press Club, November 26, 2024
The National Press Club, the world’s leading professional organization for journalists, announced the establishment of the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club – a newly-formed entity to defend press freedom by assisting detained, threatened or exiled journalists through advocacy, direct support and community.
Monday’s launch event brought together journalists, club members and donors, including Fred Ryan, the former publisher of the Washington Post and Politico, who gave powerful remarks on the need for the Center. During the evening, $25,000 was raised in the room, in addition to the $500,000 investment from the National Press Club and an additional $100,000 investment from the National Press Club Journalism Institute, which will also act as a fiscal sponsor.
The Press Freedom Center will focus on campaigns for journalists wrongfully detained, injured or killed and assistance for exiled journalists. Global forces have recently created dramatic needs in these two areas. The Press Freedom Center will also advocate for domestic journalists and news organizations, carrying on the Club’s century-long commitment.
