The Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) is a Belarusian non-governmental organisation aimed at ensuring freedom of speech and rights of receiving and distributing information and promoting professional standards of journalism" ([1]).
It was founded in 1995. BAJ is an affiliate of the International Federation of Journalists and a partner of Reporters Without Borders.
In 2002, BAJ was honoured with the World Association of Newspapers' Golden Pen of Freedom Award[citation needed]. In 2004, it received the European Parliament's Sakharov Prize.[citation needed]
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