Every year on 23 April, UNESCO invites the world to celebrate World Book and Copyright Day, a day dedicated to recognising the power of books and the essential role of …
IAF Statements to UNESCO on the revision of the 2005 Convention Operational Guidelines in the digital environment
The International Authors Forum (IAF) has submitted its comments to UNESCO on the proposed revisions to the Operational Guidelines of the 2005 Convention. In its submission, IAF welcomes the overall …
IAF welcomes ten new members from across the globe at the AGM 2026
The International Authors Forum (IAF) is delighted to announce the affiliation of ten new member organisations, further strengthening its global network of authors’ societies and collective management organisations. These new members represent a diverse range …
IAF joins international delegation to meet with INDAUTOR in Mexico City
Today, the International Authors Forum (IAF) joined an international delegation representing the creative sector for a high-level meeting with the Director of INDAUTOR, Mexico’s National Institute of Copyright. The delegation …
The IAF at Guadalajara International Book Fair 2025
The Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL), considered the most important in Latin America and a central reference for Spanish-speaking countries, once again confirmed its role as a major meeting point …
IAF at the WIPO Regional Meeting in Africa
The International Authors Forum (IAF) participated in the regional meeting with the Heads of Copyright Offices and Collective Management Organizations in the Arab region, organised by the World Intellectual Property …
An important message from our US member NWU regarding the Anthropic settlement
The IAF would like to share an important message from our US member, the National Writers Union (NWU), regarding a major development in the ongoing discussions around AI and copyright. …
Bartz v. Anthropic: A Landmark Win for Authors
One of the most important copyright cases of the AI era, Bartz v. Anthropic, shows that authors’ rights cannot be ignored. The case was brought forward in the summer of …
IAF at the Empowering Creativity for Sustainable Growth with IP Regional Conference 2025
Last week, the International Authors Forum (IAF) took part in the first Regional Conference on Intellectual Property and Creative Industries titled “Empowering Creativity for Sustainable Growth with IP”, held in …