International Publishers Call for Gui Minhai’s Release
• Seizure of Gui Minhai flouts the rule of law and the publisher’s human rights.
• IPA joins calls for immediate clarity on the situation of Swedish publisher Gui Minhai.
IPA reveals 2018 Prix Voltaire shortlist
The International Publishers Association (IPA) today announces the shortlist for the 2018 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.
International Publishers Back Macmillan over Trump ‘Cease and Desist’ Threats
The International Publishers Association has thrown its full support behind US publisher Macmillan and its CEO, John Sargent, for their firm stand in the face of pressure from United States President Donald Trump to halt publication of Fire and Fury, Michael Wolff’s book on the Trump White House.
IPA stands against censorship in South Africa
The International Publishers Association calls on the South African State Security Agency (SSA) and the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to stop their attempts to withdraw from circulation and censor Jacques Pauw’s book The President’s Keepers.
IPA names creative industries expert James Taylor as new Director, Communications and Freedom to Publish
The International Publishers Association (IPA) has appointed James Taylor to be its next Director, Communications and Freedom to Publish, a pivotal role in the IPA’s promotion of copyright and freedom to publish – the drivers of the organization’s dual mandates as a global trade association and human rights defender.
IPA grows in strength as six new members set to join in 2018
The entire IPA Membership now stands at 76 member associations in 65 countries, another significant boost to the IPA’s global visibility and influence.
32nd IPA World Congress set to discuss how publishers will shape the future through innovation and technology
The International Publishers Association (IPA) and The Federation of Indian Publishers (FIP) have today announced the conference program for the 32nd IPA World Congress, which will take place in New Delhi 10-14th February 2018.
Spotlight on the plight of Turkish publishers as IPA Prix Voltaire awarded at Göteborg Book Fair
Göteborg, 30 September 2017 – Turkey’s abysmal freedom of expression record was the focus of the international publishing industry last night as the 2017 IPA Prix Voltaire was jointly awarded to persecuted publisher and journalist Turhan Günay and shuttered Turkish publishing house Evrensel, during Göteborg Book Fair, in Sweden.
IPA extends nomination deadline for the 2018 IPA Prix Voltaire
The Geneva-based International Publishers Association (IPA) today renews its call for nominations and extends the submission deadline for the 2018 IPA Prix Voltaire for exemplary courage in upholding the Freedom to Publish and enabling others to exercise their freedom of expression.
IPA launches call for nominations for 2018 IPA Prix Voltaire
The Geneva-based International Publishers Association (IPA) today launches its call for nominations for the 2018 IPA Prix Voltaire for exemplary courage in upholding the Freedom to Publish and enabling others to exercise their freedom of expression.