The International Francophone Press Union is a Francophone association of journalists. Founded in 1950, it is the world's oldest Francophone organisation,
and has more than 3,000 members in 110 countries.
History
The association was founded in 1950 in Limoges, France on the initiative of Canadian journalist Émile-Dostaler O'Leary, It formally changed its name from Union internationale des journalistes et de la presse de langue français () to Union internationale de la presse francophone on October 24, 2001, at its 33rd meeting in Beirut, Lebanon. ==Activities==
Activities
The UPF's aim is to advance cooperation between the Francophone media of the world. The prize is awarded annually to journalists who remain objective despite harassment or persecution. Past recipients of the prize include Michel Auger (2000), Le Rénovateur (2003), and May Chidiac (2005). ==Leadership==