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International Union of Journalists and Writers

The International Union of Journalists and Writers is an independent global organization dedicated to protecting the rights of journalists and writers worldwide and promoting the values of freedom and professional responsibility in media. The union advocates for freedom of expression and ensures that societies have access to accurate and objective information, adhering to the highest journalistic and ethical standards. The union’s core objectives include: Promoting Media Freedom: Supporting journalists and media organizations in performing their roles independently. Fostering Truth and Professionalism: Ensuring accuracy, integrity, and accountability in reporting and delivering information in the public interest. Encouraging Understanding and Tolerance: Combating hate speech and discrimination while promoting dialogue and mutual respect among communities. Empowering Media Professionals: Providing a safe environment and resources for journalists to carry out their mission of truth-telling in the face of challenges. The union is committed to being a voice for journalists and writers, a shield for media freedom and human rights, and a platform for promoting peace, coexistence, and tolerance across the globe.


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Saleh Daher Calls for Awak...

A Warning Against Manipulating Minds and Distorting Truth as Tools of Domination We address a clear call to the free people of the world, across all backgrounds, languages, and beliefs: the time has come to awaken. The time has come to confront the recklessness of the few who control the destinies of nations. Do not […]

8 February 2026, 11:15
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Renewed Horizons for Human...

Strategic Partnership between SHIELD International and the International Diplomatic Council to Strengthen Humanitarian and Diplomatic Action Globally In a step that reflects the convergence of international efforts toward building a more just and secure world, SHIELD International and the International Diplomatic Council (IDC) announced the signing of a comprehensive cooperation treaty and strategic partnership aimed […]

3 February 2026, 9:56
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Child Disappearances World...

The disappearance of children is one of the most serious violations facing humanity in the modern era, as it directly targets the most vulnerable and innocent members of society. In conflict zones, areas of extreme poverty, and along unsafe migration routes, children become victims of transnational criminal networks that engage in multiple forms of exploitation, […]

21 December 2025, 11:15
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Cultural and National Hono...

  The Ukrainian General Association “Prosvita” named after Taras Shevchenko has awarded the Boris Hrinchenko Award for 2025 to the writer and cultural activist Yuriy Anatoliyovych Rabotin, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to building an independent Ukraine and promoting national identity. It is noteworthy that Yuriy Anatoliyovych Rabotin serves as the Head of the […]

17 December 2025, 13:13

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Dr. Saleh Daher, President...

The SHIELD International Congress for Protecting the Rights and Freedom of Citizens, represented by its President, Dr Daher Saleh Muhamed, participated in an official visit conducted by a delegation of international organisations to the European Parliament in Brussels. This visit came as part of broader efforts to support international cooperation among human rights institutions and […]

4 December 2025, 15:03
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Who We Are and the Legal R...

  The International Congress SHIELD, officially known as the International Congress for Protecting the Rights and Freedom of Citizens – SHIELD, is an independent international organization that has been working since 2011 to promote human rights, spread the values of peace and justice, and support sustainable development around the world. The organization was founded by […]

3 November 2025, 9:48
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The General Secretariat of...

Promoting Justice and Human Dignity through Humanitarian Diplomacy and Sustainable Development The International Congress SHIELD, officially known as the International Congress for Protecting the Rights and Freedom of Citizens (SHIELD), is one of the leading international organizations dedicated to the protection of human rights and the promotion of global justice and peace. Since its establishment […]

27 October 2025, 9:27
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Gaza’s Orphans: Childhood ...

  An overwhelming number of children have lost their parents in the recent assault on Gaza, numbers that reveal the true scale of this humanitarian tragedy. Beneath the rubble of destroyed homes, amid the cries of the wounded and the echoes of bombardment, another pain rises — one even more heartbreaking: the pain of orphaned […]

11 October 2025, 10:03

Journalists are a cornerstone of promoting lasting peace. Their work is not just a profession but a humanitarian service aimed at shedding light on the truths that empower people to hold governments accountable, uphold human rights, and ensure transparency. Journalists must be fully protected while performing their noble duty, as they carry the responsibility of delivering truth and being the voice of justice in society.

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