At the upcoming IFRRO World Congress in Athens the International Authors Forum (IAF) is hosting a drinks reception at Browns, Divani Caravel Hotel, where it will give an update on the …
IAF survey on author-publishers
The International Authors Forum (IAF) thanks all members who replied to our survey on author-publishers. Valuable to the work we do, the results show that Australia and UK are the …
Update: European Parliament passes Copyright Directive to protect Authors Rights
On 12 September 2018 the European Parliament passed a vote on the EU Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market. The European Parliament will now take the agreed text …
IAF mourns Atukwei Okai, poet and activist
The International Authors Forum (IAF) is saddened to learn of the death of Atukwei Okai, the Ghanaian poet, cultural activist and General Secretary of the Pan African Writers’ Association (PAWA). …
Update on Copyright Consultation in Australia
Similarly to many countries, Australia has seen intense discussion of copyright reform over the last few years. After directing the Productivity Commission to conduct an inquiry into Intellectual Property Arrangements …
Artists Resale Right: A call to action
The IAF has spoken at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) about the importance of the Artist’s Resale Right at the Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR). As of the 36th …
The EU Directive on the Digital Single Market
In September 2016, the European Commission issued its proposal for a new EU Directive on copyright in the digital single market (DSM). Since then, IAF members in the EU have …
IAF signs joint letter to Thai Government
The International Authors Forum (IAF) has signed a joint letter to the Prime Minister of Thailand regarding impending changes to the Thai Copyright Act. IAF, alongside fellow signatories are concerned …
Survey on the status of second-hand book markets
Please note: The deadline for responses to this survey has been extended to 30 August. The International Authors Forum (IAF) campaigns on issues that unfairly limit authors’ earnings. We believe …