The Freedom to Publish
The IPA is very happy to publish an extract from the contribution by IPA Secretary General, José Borghino, and Chair of the IPA’s Freedom to Publish Committee, Kristenn Einarsson, to the book Publishers on Publishing, which was published during the IPA Congress in New Delhi earlier this year.
Two-time Prix Voltaire nominee to guest post for IPA blog
Having spoken passionately at the IPA’s Freedom to Publish Seminar at the London Book Fair, Azadeh Parsapour, the London-based Iranian publisher behind Nogaam ePublishing will contribute regular posts for the IPA on the current challenges faced by publishers in Iran.
First IPA Freedom to Publish seminar at London Book Fair
The IPA’s first Freedom to Publish Seminar at the London Book Fair took place on the opening day and saw a packed room listen to the sometimes-frightening challenges many publishers face around the world.
Michiel Kolman Keynote – IPA at LBF Freedom to Publish Seminar
Censor, advocate or disruptor? The role of Publishers in an Evolving Publishing and Media Landscape, 10th April 2018
Jennifer Clement’s Keynote Speech at the 2018 IPA International Publishers Congress
Jennifer Clement’s Keynote Speech at the 2018 IPA International Publishers Congress
Angela Gui – 2018 IPA Prix Voltaire Acceptance Speech
Angela Gui – 2018 IPA Prix Voltaire Acceptance Speech
Gui Minhai awarded 2018 IPA Prix Voltaire
- missing Hong Kong/Swedish publisher Gui Minhai selected for award that supports defenders of freedom to publish.
- Award to be presented at International Publishers Congress in New Delhi on 12 February
IPA in force at Fourth Arab Publishers Conference 2018
Freedom to Publish Committee Chair, Kristenn Einarsson and Committee member Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi joined a panel discussion at the Fourth Arab Publishers Conference 2018. IPA’s Secretary General, José Borghino was also present and gave a speech on piracy.
Who are this year’s Prix Voltaire shortlist nominees?
On 11th January IPA announced the shortlist for the 2018 Prix Voltaire. Find out more about the courageous people fighting for freedom to publish around the world starting today with Azadeh Paraspour.
Attempts on freedom of expression in South Africa
On 29 October 2017 a new book appeared on the shelves of bookstores in Johannesburg, South Africa.