IPA Regional Seminar in Amman: “embrace crises and weaken them with knowledge and learning”
Fathi Al Biss, President of the Union of Jordanian Publishers and Hugo Setzer, President of the International Publishers Association brought the curtain down after two days of intense and productive discussions covering everything from how Arab publishers can seize the opportunities of digital tools for distribution and education to how publishers can play their role in the humanitarian crises in the region and beyond.
IPA Confirms Speakers for First Middle East Regional Conference
The International Publishers Association (IPA), in collaboration with the Union of Jordanian Publishers (UJP), has announced that its upcoming regional conference will be held under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah in Amman, Jordan on the 30th of September and the 1st of October, and will feature a number of renowned speakers from the industry.
Africa in Action – International Publishers Association Commits to Concrete Action
40 African publishers’ associations gathered ahead of a two-day seminar in Nairobi as International Publishers Association signed Memoranda of Understanding with the African Publishers Network and the Association for the Development of Education in Africa to formalise the IPA’s commitment to the region.
Khaled Lutfi awarded 2019 IPA Prix Voltaire
Imprisoned Egyptian publisher Khaled Lutfi has been selected for International Publishers Association’s 2019 Prix Voltaire which supports defenders of freedom to publish.
Africa Rising: New inspirational speakers confirmed for second International Publishers Association Africa Seminar in Nairobi
From the man who has been described as “the father of African publishing” to the young winner of the Global Teacher Prize 2019, the roster of speakers for the IPA’s second Africa Seminar continues to grow.
The SDG Book Club has opened its virtual doors to readers around the world
On 2 April 2019 at Bologna Children’s Book Fair, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Book Club released its first ever reading list of titles aimed at children age 6-12, to teach them about the importance of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in all six official UN languages.
IPA reveals 2019 Prix Voltaire shortlist
The International Publishers Association (IPA) today announces the shortlist for the 2019 IPA Prix Voltaire, which rewards exemplary courage in upholding the freedom to publish and in enabling others to exercise their right to freedom of expression.
IPA launches call for nominations for 2019 IPA Prix Voltaire
The Geneva-based International Publishers Association (IPA) today launches its call for nominations for the 2019 IPA Prix Voltaire for exemplary courage in upholding the Freedom to Publish and enabling others to exercise their freedom of expression.
Statement on South Africa’s Copyright Amendment Bill, 2017
When South Africa announced its intention to review and modernize its copyright law, the original purpose was to benefit South African performers and authors who were not receiving fair remuneration for their own intellectual property creations.
Mauritania: Blogger still detained one year after court decision quashing his death sentence
- Although authorities should have released him in November 2017, Mohamed Mkhaïtir is still being detained in an undisclosed location
- His physical and mental health are deteriorating as a result of his prolonged detention
- 32 human rights organizations are campaigning for his release and protection