Reporters Sans Frontieres

The association defends journalists and other media contributors and professionals who have been imprisoned or persecuted for doing their work. It speaks out against the abusive treatment and torture that is still common practice in many countries. - The organisation supports journalists who are being threatened in their own countries and provides financial and other types of support to their needy families. - Reporters Without Borders is fighting to reduce the use of censorship and to oppose laws designed to restrict press freedom. - The association is also working to improve the safety of journalists world-wide, particularly in war zones.