Who We Are

WAN-IFRA is the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers. Its mission is to protect the rights of journalists across the world to operate free media, and provide its members with professional services to help their business prosper in a digital world and perform their crucial role in open societies.

What We Do

WAN-IFRA leads the global conversation on business models and new technologies that matter for the future of independent news publishing. Our Advisory team provides independent guidance on transforming the news media business by growing digital audiences and revenues. With our news analysis, business reports, webinars, and reviews, we equip our members with the intelligence to understand a world shaped by new technologies, business models and policy frameworks.

WAN-IFRA represents the newspaper industry in all international discussions and has formal associate status to represent the newspaper industry in international institutions like the United Nations, UNESCO, the Council of Europe , or the World Intellectual Property Organisation. As a global organisation with a human rights mandate, WAN-IFRA oversees initiatives to ensure that the press’ essential role in society is understood and respected.