Official IAB Statement
IAB warns that the protection of audiences must not become a mechanism for censorship or a gag on editorial freedom
The International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) expresses its concern regarding various aspects of the draft “General Guidelines for the Protection of Audience Rights,” which is currently under public consultation in Mexico.
The IAB recognizes that the protection of... ...more inforrmation.IAB Condemns Attacks Against Journalist Miriam Leitão and Reaffirms Its Support for Press Freedom in Brazil
The International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) expresses its strongest condemnation of the attacks and insults directed against Brazilian journalist Miriam Leitão, as well as its deep concern over the misogynistic remarks and incitement to violence made against her.
The IAB... ...more inforrmation.IAB condemns the murder of Francisco Alejandro Leyva Aguilar in Mexico
The International Association of Broadcasting strongly condemns the murder of Francisco Alejandro Leyva Aguilar, a columnist and former director of the Oaxacan Radio and Television Corporation. The murder took place on Wednesday morning, July 22, in the municipality of San Pablo Etla in the state of... ...more inforrmation.
IAB Activities
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Santo Domingo, Dominican RepublicOctober 12–13, 2026
IAB will celebrate its 80th Anniversary in the beautiful city of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, hosted by our esteemed Institutional Member, the Dominican Broadcasting Association (ADORA).
The program will feature IAB's... ...more inforrmation.IAB paid tribute to three historic figures of the Organization
On Friday, May 22, the International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) held a new meeting of its Board of Directors in the city of Lima, Peru. IAB extends its gratitude to the National Society of Radio and Television (SNRTV) and to everyone who contributed to the success of this meeting.
The... ...more inforrmation.IAB held its Board of Directors meeting in Lima, Peru
On Friday, May 22, the International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) held a new meeting of its Board of Directors in the city of Lima, capital of the Republic of Peru. The meeting was organized by the National Society of Radio and Television (SNRTV), an Institutional Member of IAB and host of a... ...more inforrmation.
International Association of Broadcasting
The International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) is an organization that brings together private radio and television associations from across the Americas — as institutional members — along with individual television channels and radio stations from various countries and regions, who participate as individual members.
IAB maintains an ongoing commitment to defending freedom of thought and expression, as well as freedom of reception, and promotes collaboration among broadcasters in activities of public interest and social service.
Among its objectives, IAB seeks to contribute to the cultural advancement of the peoples of the Americas and to the region's economic and social development; to promote the establishment of uniform legal standards protecting private broadcasting; to represent and defend the interests of private broadcasters before official and private bodies; and to foster continental, regional, and national gatherings on topics relevant to the broadcasting sector.
Institutional Recognition and Affiliations
IAB is a non-governmental radio and television organization with official associate status with UNESCO.IAB is a Sector Member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
IAB maintains cooperative relations with the Organization of American States and is an Associate Member of the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission.
IAB is a member of the World Press Freedom Committee (WPFC).
IAB is a co-founder and member of the World Broadcasting Unions (WBU) — Sister Unions.
IAB maintains mutual cooperative relations with the Inter American Press Association (IAPA) and the International Press Institute (IPI).
IAB is a member of the Global Coordinating Committee of Press Freedom Organizations.