Mexico City became a vibrant gathering place for authors’ organisations from across the globe as the International Authors Forum (IAF) convened for a full programme of meetings and events. Bringing …
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 …
Medellín Named UNESCO World Book Capital 2027
UNESCO has announced that Medellín, Colombia, will be the World Book Capital for 2027, recognising the city’s long‑standing commitment to cultural transformation and the promotion of books and reading. As …
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 stands in solidary with the Authors Guild
The International Authors Forum (IAF) has expressed its support for the statement issued by its member organisation, the Authors Guild, condemning the Trump Administration’s decision to dismiss Shira Perlmutter as …
ANFASA’s 4th Annual Virtual International Symposium: The Power of Authors
IAF member the Academic and Non-Fiction Authors Association of South Africa, (ANFASA), will host the 4th Annual Virtual International Symposium on the Power of Authors on 25 March 2025 at …
International Authors Forum at the 2024 Guadalajara Book Fair
The International Authors Forum (IAF) is excited to join the 2024 Guadalajara Book Fair on 2 December, with, for the first time, a day dedicated to addressing key issues affecting …
UNESCO announced Rabat as World Book Capital 2026
Rabat, Morocco, has been selected as the World Book Capital for 2026, following a recommendation from the World Book Capital Advisory Committee. UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay announced, “After Rio de …