Reporters Without Borders (RSF)

Reporters Without Borders (Reporters Sans Frontières) founded in 1985 is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Paris, France. It is dedicated to the belief that everyone requires access to news and information. The nonprofit defends freedom of expression and information. Along with defending at-risk journalists, Reporters Without Borders offers briefings and press releases, in multiple languages, on threats to media freedom and the World Press Freedom Index, that measures the state of media freedom in 180 countries.

Newsjunkie.net conducted the following interview using ChatPDF to query the Reporters Without Borders website.

Who founded Reporters Without Borders and when?

RSF was founded in 1985 by four journalists, including Robert Ménard.

What is the mission of Reporters Without Borders?

The mission of RSF is to defend the right to freedom of information and press freedom around the world.

Who is president or CEO or executive director or managing director, and how long has that individual been in the job?

RSF does not have a single president, CEO, executive director, or managing director. Instead, it has a Secretary General who is responsible for the organization's overall management. As of 2021, the current Secretary General is Christophe Deloire, who has been in the job since 2012.

Who is the audience or customer for Reporters Without Borders? The audience or customer for RSF is anyone who believes in the importance of press freedom and the right to access reliable information. This includes journalists, media organizations, human rights activists, and concerned citizens around the world.

How many staff employees?

As of 2021, RSF has around 120 staff employees.

What is the url of the organization's press or media information page?

The URL of the organization's press or media information page is https://rsf.org/en/press.

What is the street address of the main office?

The street address of the main office is 47 rue Vivienne, 75002 Paris, France.

What is the email address for press or media inquiries?

The email address for press or media inquiries is presse@rsf.org.

Describe the business or fundraising model?

RSF is a non-profit organization that relies on donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations to fund its activities. It also sells merchandise and accepts bequests.

What are the significant moments in the history of Reporters Without Borders?

Some significant moments in the history of RSF include its founding in 1985, the launch of its first "Enemies of the Internet" list in 2006, and the establishment of the Journalism Trust Initiative in 2018. What is the role of the geographic offices within RSF? The geographic offices within RSF coordinate activities and gather information from the field through a network of correspondents and local partners.

How has RSF expanded its international presence over the years?

RSF has gradually developed its international presence by setting up regional offices locally in foreign cities. As of 2018, RSF has offices in Washington, Brussels, Tunis, Rio de Janeiro, London, Taipei, and Dakar. RSF regional representatives are also located in Istanbul, Mexico City, and Algiers. Can you provide more information about the five main departments of RSF? RSF is organized into five main departments: assistance and advocacy, productions, resources and development, international coordination and campaigns, and operations. The assistance and advocacy department focuses on providing support to journalists in danger, while the productions department creates content to raise awareness about press freedom issues. The resources and development department manages fundraising and partnerships, while the international coordination and campaigns department works to coordinate RSF's activities worldwide. Finally, the operations department oversees the day-to-day functioning of RSF's headquarters and regional offices.

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