Sector News
IAB expresses its solidarity with the people of Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes
The International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) expresses its deepest solidarity with the people of Venezuela in the wake of the tragedy caused by the devastating earthquakes that struck on June 24, 2026, leaving numerous victims, missing persons, thousands of displaced people, and extensive... ...more inforrmation.IAB urges that freedom of information be guaranteed and humanitarian assistance be fully facilitated in Venezuela
The International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) expresses its deep concern regarding reports of restrictions on the work of journalists and independent media in the areas affected by the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela.
IAB recalls that, in situations of disaster, the free... ...more inforrmation.IAB categorically condemns the murder of journalist Luis Ángel López Valdez in Mexico
The International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) condemns in the strongest and most categorical terms the murder of Mexican journalist Luis Ángel López Valdez in the state of Veracruz, an act that constitutes a grave attack on Freedom of Expression, Freedom of the Press, and the... ...more inforrmation.
IAB Activities
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. IAB´S outstanding participation at NAB Show 2026
The International Association of Broadcasting (IAB) and the Brazilian Association of Radio and Television Broadcasters (ABERT) had a prominent participation at NAB Show 2026, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from April 20 to 22, strengthening important spaces for dialogue regarding the future of radio and... ...more inforrmation.
It was founded in 1946 as the Inter-American Association of Broadcasting and nowadays it represent over 17.000 private stations.
IAB is a non-governmental organization consultant to the United Nations and UNESCO Associate Member.
IAB is Sector Member of the International Telecomunications Union - ITU
IAB has mutual co-operation relations with the Organization of American States and is Associate Member of the Inter-American Conference of Telecommunications.
IAB is a Member of the World Press Freedom Committee – WPFC
IAB is a founder member of the World Broadcasting Unions - WBU (Sister Unions).
IAB keeps mutual co-operation relations with the Inter-American Press Association – IAPA – as well as with the International Press Institute – IPI
MISSION
IAB is permanently defending Freedom of Expression of Thought and freedom of reception of all kinds of broadcasts, to foster the collaboration of the broadcasters in public interest and social service activities. IAB’s targets are also to contribute to the cultural improvement of the peoples, and their economic and social welfare; to strive to establish uniform legal rules to protect the activities of private broadcasting to apply rules on professional ethics for broadcasters; to act in representation and defense of the interest of private broadcasters before official and private entities, and to promote all kinds of continental, regional, or domestic meetings on subjects of interest for broadcasting.
IAB principles have been vibrant during over six decades of work, and they are shown in the Statement passed by the Special General Assembly held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 7, 1985.