ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

International Federation of Journalists

Okay kiddo, let me tell you about the International Federation of Journalists, or IFJ for short. Imagine that you are part of a club, like a soccer team, where you all have the same goal of playing and winning games. The IFJ is a bit like a club for journalists from all around the world who also have the same goal – to report the news truthfully and objectively.

The IFJ has members from over 140 different countries, so it's a pretty big club! They work together to help protect and improve the rights of journalists. That means they work to make sure that journalists are free to do their jobs without being harassed, attacked, or censored. They also help teach journalists how to be better at their jobs, so they can report the news even more accurately.

One important thing the IFJ does is help journalists who are in danger. In some countries, reporters who try to tell the truth about what's happening face threats and violence. The IFJ helps them get out of these dangerous situations and provides support and safety for them.

So, think of the IFJ as a club of news reporters who work together to help protect and improve the rights of journalists all around the world. Just like your soccer team, they have a goal and they work together to achieve it!