The International Artists Forum (IAF) welcomes the recent decision of Mexico’s Supreme Court of Justice (SCJN), which has confirmed the validity of the country’s resale right, or droit de suite, …
UNESCO launches the Call for Applications for World Book Capital 2028
UNESCO has officially launched the Call for Applications for UNESCO World Book Capital 2028, inviting cities and municipalities around the world to submit their proposals and showcase their commitment to …
US Court Approves Landmark Anthropic Copyright Settlement
A US federal judge has approved a landmark US$1.5 billion copyright settlement requiring AI company Anthropic to compensate thousands of authors and publishers whose books were used without permission to …
Remembering Maureen Duffy: Author, Advocate and Founding Force Behind the International Authors Forum
The International Authors Forum mourns the loss of Maureen Duffy, one of its founders. Maureen Duffy was a pioneering novelist, playwright, poet and tireless advocate for authors’ rights. Throughout a …
IAF attend the IFRRO Mid-Term Conference 2026
The International Authors Forum (IAF) participated in the IFRRO Mid-Term meetings which were held in Bucharest earlier this month, contributing to discussions on the evolving landscape of authors’ rights, collective …
IAF at the 100th Anniversary of CISAC
The International Authors Forum (IAF) was pleased to participate in the CISAC General Assembly 2026 in Paris, which this year marked the 100th anniversary of the International Confederation of Societies …
IAF at the 48th Session of the SCCR
IAF attended the 48th Session of World Intellectual Property Organization’s Standing Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) in Geneva, with both in-person and online participation. IAF delivered statements on …
IAF in the Caribbean Region: recent events and activities
From the start of this year, the International Authors Forum has strengthened its presence in the Caribbean. Working with two member organisations in the region, IAF has launched new partnerships …
IAF attending WIPO’s Regional Conference on the Artist’s Resale Right in Uruguay
The International Authors Forum (IAF) attended the Regional Conference on the Artist’s Resale Right (Droit de suite), held on 29–30 April 2026 in Punta del Este, Uruguay. The event was …