Dutch Association of Journalists
Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus at the 100-year anniversary of the association | |
| Formation | 1884 |
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| Headquarters | Amsterdam |
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| Membership | 7904 |
Chair | Folkert Jensma |
| Affiliations | International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) |
| Website | https://www.nvj.nl/ |
The Dutch Association of Journalists (Dutch: Nederlandse Vereniging van Journalisten, NVJ) is a national trade union for journalists, part of the Federation of Dutch Trade Unions. Anyone who fits the description of journalist in the broadest sense of the term can become a member. This includes reporters, investigative journalists, photographers, editors and producers. Both those who work full-time or part-time in any of these capacities are members. The association publishes the Villamedia Magazine, focused on journalism news.
The aims of the association are to defend the freedom of the press against governmental and other threats, as well as to defend and improve the work conditions of journalists. The association also strives to defend and maintain journalistic integrity and ethics. It provides legal aid to its members, gives out press cards, and takes part in conflict-resolution between journalists and their employers, and engages in strike action.
As of November 2023 the chair of the NVJ is Folkert Jensma, former editor-in-chief of the NRC, who was elected with 95% of the vote. Rowan Blijd was elected vice-chair.