Works to ensure press freedom in those countries where it is currently absent.
Reporters Without Borders keeps on constant alert via its network of over 100 correspondents, rigorously condemns any attack on press freedom world-wide by keeping the media and public opinion informed through press releases and public-awareness campaigns.
The association defends journalists and other media contributors and professionals who have been imprisoned or persecuted for doing their work. It speaks out against the abusive treatment and torture that is still common practice in many countries.
The organisation supports journalists who are being threatened in their own countries and provides financial and other types of support to their needy families.
Reporters Without Borders is fighting to reduce the use of censorship and to oppose laws designed to restrict press freedom. They are also working to improve the safety of journalists world-wide, particularly in war zones and are committed to assisting in the rebuilding of media groups and providing financial and material support to news staffs experiencing hardships.
Since January 2002, when it created the Damocles Network, Reporters Without Borders acquired a judicial arm. In order to ensure that murderers and torturers of journalists are brought to trial, the Network provides victims with legal services and represents them before the competent national and international courts, so that proper judicial procedures can be implemented.