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Press Club Statement on Sentencing of Leading Iranian Journalists

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Sunday, October 22, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the sentencing of Iranian journalists Niloofer Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi by the Iranian courts.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from Eileen O'Reilly, president of the National Press Club, and Gil Klein, president of the National Press Club Journalism Institute on the sentencing of Iranian journalists Niloofer Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi by the Iranian courts.
  • "We are outraged by news that two Iranian journalists have been unjustly punished with more time in prison simply for doing their jobs.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists, With 3,000 members representing nearly every major news organization, the Club is a strong voice for press freedom worldwide.
  • The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry trough a free and independent press, and through programs and trainings.

National Press Club Honors Iranian Journalists Hamedi and Mohammadi With International Aubuchon Award

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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Both women attended their closed trials this week in Tehran. They are in prison awaiting sentencing on charges related to national security -- which can carry a death sentence. We are deeply concerned for them and anticipate sentencing soon.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from National Press Club President Eileen O'Reilly and National Press Club Journalism Institute President Gil Klein naming Iranian women journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi as the 2023 International honorees for the John Aubuchon Award, the Club's highest honor for press freedom.
  • The Club recognizes two Aubuchon Awards annually – an International Award and a Domestic Award.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists.
  • The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged, global citizenry through an independent and free press and equips journalists with the skills and standards to inform the public.