Vision and objectives
Our Vision
Values
- Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) represents our core values and is at the heart of the GUPJ's work.
- Striving for equality and fighting discrimination and unfair treatment is central to the union’s movement.
- Commitment to the national rights of the Palestinian people.
- Promoting the Palestinian narrative and exposing Israeli occupation.
- Defending press freedom and freedom of expression as fundamental human rights.
- Achieving justice and holding war criminals accountable.
Aims
1). GUPJ aims to improve the working conditions and pay of Palestinian journalists working in the UK, and to promote media freedom and professionalism.
2). Establish a Palestinian presence in the UK to advocate for Palestinian journalists rights.
3). Present a unified Palestinian voice before other media bodies in the UK and present the Palestinian issue in a good and unified opinion.
4). Promote media freedom: The GUPJ works to ensure journalists can operate without fear of reprisal or censorship.
5). Protect professionalism: GUPJ promotes the Union’s ethical code of conduct.
6). Combat discrimination: GUPJ strives to combat discrimination and bullying in the workplace.
7). Support journalists: GUPJ supports journalists who act according to the code of conduct.
8). Provide legal assistance: GUPJ covers members for work-related personal injuries, including accidents and disease.
9). Offer training to our members in cooperation with other universities and colleges.
10). Issue press cards to our members in cooperation with other UK regulatory bodies.
Objectives
1. Protect Palestinian journalists from direct targeting:
- Provide legal support for journalists detained or targeted by the Israeli occupation.
- Pursue accountability for Israeli crimes against journalists in international courts.
2. Enhance Palestinian media presence internationally:
- Support media initiatives that highlight the suffering of the Palestinian people and amplify their narrative globally.
- Build relationships with international media institutions to present the Palestinian cause truthfully.
3. Defend freedom of expression and human rights:
- Advocate for freedom of expression and support Palestinian media work in the face of oppression and censorship.
- Ensure that Palestinian journalists can perform their duties without fear of retaliation or threats.
4. Support Palestinian journalists in exile:
- Strengthen communication between Palestinian journalists abroad and those in the homeland.
- Provide training and opportunities to enhance their media skills in service of the national cause.
Objectives
- The union does not aim to replicate the roles performed by professional unions in the countries where Palestinian journalists reside. Instead, it focuses on protecting Palestinian journalists from occupation-related threats and amplifying the Palestinian narrative globally.
- The union collaborates with local and international unions in areas of mutual interest that serve its national goals. This constitution establishes a clear vision prioritising the protection of Palestinian journalists from occupation and enhancing their national and media roles in support of their just cause.