The IFJ:
Organises collective action to support journalists’ unions in their fight for fair pay, decent working conditions and in defence of their labour rights.
Promotes international action to defend press freedom and social justice through strong, free and independent trade unions of journalists.
Fights for gender equality in all its structures, policies and programmes.
Opposes discrimination of all kinds and condemns the use of media as propaganda or to promote intolerance and conflict.
Believes in freedom of political and cultural expression.