International Publishers Association

12/10/2026

11/10/2026

📚 Who creates? Who decides? Who leads? Whose voices are heard?

From advancing women’s leadership and creating safer, more inclusive workplaces to amplifying women’s voices and challenging gender stereotypes, the Pledge is a commitment to a more equal publishing ecosystem.

The Pledge was introduced at the International Publishers Association’s 2026 Sustainability Summit, Beyond 2030: What Should Publishing Do Next? within Frankfurt Book Fair, as part of a broader conversation on the publishing industry’s role in advancing gender equality and shaping a more sustainable future. The initiative has already received its first signatures.

✍️ Join the Pledge: https://pledgeforequality.internationalpublishers.org/

📚 Who creates? Who decides? Who leads? Whose voices are heard?

In partnership with International Publishers Association at Frankfurter Buchmesse, we are launching the Pledge for Gender Equality in Publishing — calling on publishers to turn commitment into action across the industry.
From advancing women’s leadership and creating safer, more inclusive workplaces to amplifying women’s voices and challenging gender stereotypes, the Pledge is a commitment to a more equal publishing ecosystem.

The Pledge was introduced yesterday at the International Publishers Association’s 2026 Sustainability Summit, Beyond 2030: What Should Publishing Do Next? within Frankfurt Book Fair, as part of a broader conversation on the publishing industry’s role in advancing gender equality and shaping a more sustainable future. The initiative has already received its first signatures.

✍️ Join the Pledge: https://pledgeforequality.internationalpublishers.org/

10/10/2026

📚 IPA at Frankfurt Book Fair 2026!

🎥 Take a look at some highlights from our time in Frankfurt!

09/10/2026

📚 On 8 October, the International Publishers Association (IPA) presented its 2026 Report on the State of Freedom to Publish Globally at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2026.

Prepared by the Geneva Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and commissioned by IPA, the report examines freedom to publish in 22 countries across six continents.

The report explores the growing challenges facing freedom to publish, from legal and political restrictions to structural barriers and self-censorship.

Key findings highlight the gap between legal protections and the practical ability to publish freely, the increasing use of child protection arguments to restrict content, and the importance of literacy and reading culture in supporting freedom to publish.

📖 Read the full report: https://shorturl.at/J3uSg

09/10/2026

📚 IPA at 130: Looking to the Future of Publishing

On 7 October, the International Publishers Association celebrated its 130th anniversary with a special event and reception at Frankfurt Book Fair 2026.

The event brought together members of the global publishing community to reflect on IPA’s journey, celebrate shared achievements, and look ahead to the future of publishing.

For 130 years, IPA has championed copyright, freedom to publish, and international collaboration. As we look to the future, our commitment to supporting creativity, protecting ideas, and strengthening publishing worldwide remains as important as ever.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special occasion!

Photo Credits: Holger Menzel

08/10/2026

🌍 On 7 October, the International Publishers Association (IPA) held its 6th Sustainability Summit at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2026.

Under the theme “Beyond 2030: What Should Publishing Do Next?”, the summit brought together the publishing community to explore the future of sustainability beyond the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

Discussions focused on how the publishing industry can contribute to the post-2030 global agenda, advance gender equality, address climate change, and strengthen collective action towards a more sustainable future.

Read our Day 1 blog from Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 🔗 https://internationalpublishers.org/opinion/24393/

08/10/2026

🎙️ Listen to the latest episode of On The Books, featuring IPA President Gvantsa Jobava and Melissa Fleming, UN Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeScqzpS0_k

Recorded on the opening day of , the conversation explores freedom of expression, freedom to publish, and the importance of supporting publishing professionals around the world who stand up for these fundamental freedoms.

On The Books is a live morning show from Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026, presented by Publishing Perspectives & Remote Daily and hosted by Erin Cox and Felix Zeltner.

07/10/2026

🎖 Celebrating the laureate of the IPA Freedom of Expression Defenders Award at Frankfurt Book Fair!

The Media Coalition (USA) received the award today in recognition of its work to defend freedom of expression and the public’s right to access a broad range of speech.

The Freedom of Expression Defenders Award recognises initiatives defending freedom of expression, freedom to publish and the freedom to read across book publishing, journalism and archives.

Congratulations to the Media Coalition!

📸 Highlights from today’s award ceremony at Frankfurt Book Fair.

Photo Credits: Holger Menzel

07/10/2026

📌 The Media Coalition (USA) is the laureate of the International Publishers Association (IPA) Freedom of Expression Defenders Award!

The Media Coalition protects the media’s First Amendment right to produce and distribute mainstream content and defends the public’s right to access the broadest range of speech. Through legislative advocacy and litigation, it has brought more than 40 lawsuits challenging laws that violate these rights, with an outstanding record of success.

Founded in 1973, its members represent authors, publishers, booksellers, librarians, and film and video game producers across the United States.

🎖 Congratulations to The Media Coalition on receiving the Freedom of Expression Defenders Award at Frankfurt Book Fair 2026!

🔗 Explore their work: mediacoalition.org

Photo Credits: Holger Menzel

07/10/2026

Today at Frankfurter Buchmesse, IPA’s Freedom to Publish Committee and Copyright Committee brought together members from around the world for important discussions on two of IPA’s core pillars: freedom to publish and copyright. 📚

The meetings provided an opportunity to exchange updates from different regions, discuss current challenges facing publishers, and consider priorities for IPA’s ongoing work.

Discussions focused on the evolving environment for freedom of expression and freedom to publish, as well as key copyright developments, including the impact of AI and the importance of protecting publishers’ and creators’ rights.

These conversations help inform IPA’s work and strengthen international cooperation across the publishing community.