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Founded in the city of [[Sol]] in 1884 GD, during the [[Water Crisis of 1884]] where water stations weren't working and those that were had led in them. Many newspapers refused to cover it as it would harm their political influence in government if they accused anyone. | |||
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Revision as of 21:09, 20 December 2022
Consociationis Diurnarius Universalis | |
Nickname | UJA / CDU |
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Formation | 1882GD / 1298AR |
Founder | Marcellus Raxus |
Founded at | Sol |
Type | International Organization |
Legal status | Active |
Headquarters | Grand Halls, Kuruk, Kursibar |
Membership (est. 2195) | 100,000 |
Owner | Civilis |
Executive Press Manager | George Harris |
Junior Press Manager | Aki Kuemon |
Freedom Board | |
Budget (2195) | $4 million |
Universal Journalist Association (Solaren: Consociationis Diurnarius Universalis) is a international non-profit, government protected organization with the stated aim of safeguarding the right to freedom of information. It was founded by Marcellus Raxus, a prominent 19th century free speech advocate, that believed that everyone should have a right to access the news and information, without suppression of truth.
Activities
The UJA carries out protection of both real life and online protection from Journalist reporting in countries that have less freedom of speech and are at risk of death. The UJA will issue out written protests and get other governments involved to help release a journalist in a foreign country. The Organization provides assitance to journalist at risk and training in digital and physical security, as well as raising public awareness of abuse against journalists and secure their saftey and liberty. The UJA lobbies governments and international bodies to adapt standards and legislation in support of media freedom. The organization also safe guards information deemed to destructive to the world, that they only will declassify the information 50-100 years from when the piece was printed.
History
Founded in the city of Sol in 1884 GD, during the Water Crisis of 1884 where water stations weren't working and those that were had led in them. Many newspapers refused to cover it as it would harm their political influence in government if they accused anyone.