Supporting Afghan journalists in exile

Afghan Journalists

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Defending press freedom beyond borders

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Empowering displaced journalists

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Emergency Support

Providing urgent assistance, legal aid, and support for journalists at risk

Professional Integration

Helping exiled journalists rebuild careers through training, networking, and opportunities

Advocacy & Awareness

Amplifying voices and campaigning for press freedom and journalists’ rights globally

A Voice Beyond Borders

Journalists First

The Afghan Journalists in Exile Network (AJEN) is a France-based association established in 2023 to support Afghan journalists affected by censorship, persecution, and displacement following the Taliban’s return to power.

After August 2021, over 1000 media professionals lost their jobs and more than 500 media outlets closed. We provide a lifeline for exiled journalists, enabling them to continue their vital work while supporting colleagues still in Afghanistan who risk their lives to report the truth.

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Media outlets closed

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Journalists displaced

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Journalists who lost job

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Share of media outlets lost

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We protect Afghan journalism in exile through training, advocacy, and global collaboration. Your support helps journalists continue reporting the truth safely, beyond borders.

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At AJEN, we believe that a free and independent press is essential to justice, democracy, and human dignity. Our news and updates highlight the challenges facing Afghan journalists in exile, the progress of our advocacy, and the stories of courage behind the headlines.

Join us as we share opportunities, events, and ways to support Afghan media professionals—helping displaced journalists rebuild their careers and continue reporting the truth beyond borders.

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Established in France in June 2023, AJEN supports Afghan journalists displaced by the Taliban’s return to power. We unite over 6,400 media professionals who lost their livelihoods when 231 outlets closed, providing a lifeline for those in exile and still reporting from Afghanistan.

We defend press freedom by supporting journalists in exile with resources, networks, and advocacy. We amplify voices silenced by Taliban censorship, provide emergency aid to those at risk, and ensure independent Afghan journalism survives beyond borders.

We provide emergency evacuations, financial support, legal aid, and professional training. Our network facilitates investigative reporting, mental health support, advocacy with international organizations, and platforms for journalists to continue their crucial work safely.

Join our mission to protect press freedom. Become a member, donate to support journalists at risk, volunteer your expertise, or partner with us. Together, we can ensure Afghan journalists continue reporting the truth despite exile and persecution.

Stay informed about our coordination meetings with European institutions, advocacy efforts with CPJ and RSF, resettlement campaigns for journalists stranded in India, and our ongoing work to keep Afghan journalism alive. Follow our latest news and impact stories.

Supported By:

The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation and the German Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt)

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