FMETU Sri Lanka

05/03/2026

https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/news/detail/category/press-releases/article/global-union-federations-call-for-an-immediate-cease-fire-and-an-end-to-the-military-escalation-in-iran-and-the-middle-east?fbclid=IwdGRzaAQWM6djbGNrBBYzmmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtCh7yOzQbgobDaimlM_xxgQGp3GN7Gtusu8Y1Tywj_Lah-yaSWOrpTKQqkm_aem_mwzGjzCqMKXhndNJS0aO7Q

The undersigned Global Union Federations (GUFs) condemn the recent military attacks carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran, including air strikes that have resulted in civilian deaths, injuries, and the destruction of critical public infrastructure — among them schools and medica...

21/02/2026

https://sinhala.fmetu.org/?p=10290

මාධ්‍ය සේවක වෘත්තීය සමිති සම්මේලන නියෝජිත පිරිසක් හා නලින්ද ජයතිස්ස, ජනමාධ්‍ය අමාත්‍යවරයා අතර සාකච්ඡාවක් පසුගි...

20/02/2026

https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/news/detail/category/press-freedom/article/sierra-leone-ifj-backs-calls-on-government-to-take-next-steps-to-enhance-media-freedom?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQEvJJjbGNrBAS8eGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHoAsKjSFLbQsuHLXpYwgZ7Yf-8Ui4vMFONFfoOq8XVb15nPDYLxUQt0fxFcE_aem_SsuTmo8ksrYa30tAEdp8QA

The Sierra Leone government must take “the next step” and address outstanding concerns over media freedom following the welcome signing into law of the Counter-Terrorism Act 2025 and in preparation of upcoming discussions in the parliament, says the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ)....

19/02/2026

19/02/2026

⛔ If you can’t leave, it’s not a job — it’s exploitation.
Here’s how to recognise forced labour, and what can be done to stop it.

In Episode 4, “Freedom from Forced Labour,” we’re joined by Jeroen Beirnaert, Political Director at the ITUC, to expose how modern slavery didn’t disappear — it just got better at hiding.

📊 27 million people are trapped in forced labour today — 10 million more than in 2016.

🎧 Learn how to spot the signs and why workers' rights are the first line of defence.

Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qJqcOOQbxqCAxBEO8uAia?si=04872985c4f84f2f


Anti-Slavery International Freedom United Amnesty International Free the Slaves Alliance 8.7 Oxfam ActionAid

14/02/2026

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11/02/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bqzg5b89s/

⛔ If you can’t leave, it’s not a job — it’s exploitation.
Here’s how to recognise forced labour, and what can be done to stop it.

In Episode 4, “Freedom from Forced Labour,” we’re joined by Jeroen Beirnaert, Political Director at the ITUC, to expose how modern slavery didn’t disappear — it just got better at hiding.

📊 27 million people are trapped in forced labour today — 10 million more than in 2016.

🎧 Learn how to spot the signs and why workers' rights are the first line of defence.

Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qJqcOOQbxqCAxBEO8uAia?si=04872985c4f84f2f


Anti-Slavery International Freedom United Amnesty International Free the Slaves Alliance 8.7 Oxfam ActionAid

11/02/2026

https://www.ifj.org/media-centre/news/detail/category/press-releases/article/bangladesh-press-freedom-critical-for-resurrection-of-bangladeshs-democracy?fbclid=IwdGRjcAP5zihjbGNrA_nOGGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHmgqZ6KNPjOIWNqcWUNfxAsHdxyojGImpMBEpOpxgUNa-Z9lGL3cdtgatX3J_aem_L3QrXgOqaHjs1sHOIoN41w

Journalist unions unified today with a joint call to Bangladesh’s incoming political leaders to respect and restore press freedom in the country following its much-anticipated national election tomorrow. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), the Federation of Asia-Pacific Journalists ...

07/02/2026

On 4 February, The Washington Post announced the firing of more than 300 employees, approximately one third of its staff. This followed weeks of uncertainty and rumours about widespread layoffs, during which time management remained silent. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its...

06/02/2026

IFJ Asia-Pacific
IFJ - International Federation of Journalists

Sri Lankan authorities have intensified a crackdown on media freedom through the unlawful summoning of investigative journalist Tharindu Jayawardena and a police request to revoke the broadcasting license of the Hiru Media Network. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its Sri Lank...