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Sunday, 11 February 2007 |
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The Centre for Independent Journalism, Malaysia (CIJ) is a non-profit media organisation that aspires towards a democratic and responsible media by empowering communities to claim and protect their information and communication rights. Established in 2001, CIJ seeks to :
- Empower communities through training and capacity building on communication and communication rights;
- Use and expand existing space innovatively for independent media projects;
- Support community-based media initiatives;
- Support and defend journalists in maintaining their professional standards and conduct;
- Advocate legislative changes to promote and protect media freedom, freedom of expression and freedom of information; and
- Secure local financial support and not compromise on our independence and integrity.
CIJ, as a non-profit organisation, is currently dependent on funding, mainly from global organisations, focusing on different projects. We see this as an initial need while we build on our local funding base. CIJ is currently financially supported by :
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About CIJ 
