World Association of Newspapers and Presses

The World Association of Newspapers and Presses (WAN-IFRA), the world's foremost press and media platform, represents the world's press and was formed in 2009 by the merger of the World Association of Newspapers and IFRA, with twin headquarters in France and Germany. The purpose of WAN-IFRA is to help the global press and publishing community to defend and promote freedom of the press, to ensure quality news services and fair journalism, and to promote the growth of news organizations and the development of journalism technology.