Northern Ireland unites against threats to journalists

The publishers of three Belfast-based newspapers and the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) have joined together to stand up for journalists and press freedom in Northern Ireland.

This initiative has attracted local and global endorsement, involving many prominent individuals and organisations, all listed in the article on the NUJ website

The public statement appears in the Belfast Telegraph, Irish News and News Letter newspapers today.

This unprecedented joint initiative aims to highlight and challenge the increasing number of threats of violence inflicted on the media.

You can sign the petition to stop the rise in death threats against Northern Ireland journalists here!