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National Press Club Statement On Iranian Journalists Release From Prison

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Sunday, January 14, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2024 /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 release of Iranian journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi earlier today from prison in Tehran.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 14, 2024 /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 release of Iranian journalists Niloofar Hamedi and Elaheh Mohammadi earlier today from prison in Tehran.
  • 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 a free and independent press and programs and trainings.
  • NPCJI is the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club.

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.