In response to The New York Times article and New York Post report that Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng is being forced from New York University, CUSIB members joined former Chinese political prisoners and other human rights activists in signing a letter N.Y.U. President John Sexton with questions about alleged restrictions on Mr. Chen’s public appearances […]
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Dissidents and U.S. broadcasting officials honored as champions of free speech
CUSIB’s Executive Director Ann Noonan has spoken at recent Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) meetings as a member of the public on the importance of U.S. international broadcasts to nations without free media. Noonan recommended three BBG Governors Susan McCue, Michael Meehan, and Victor Ashe to receive the 2013 Champion of Free Speech Award given […]
CUSIB asks McConnell to keep Ashe as BBG member
In a letter to Senator Mitch McConnell, the independent and nonpartisan Committee for U.S. International Broadcasting (CUSIB – cusib.org) asked the Senate Minority Leader to retain Governor Victor Ashe’s membership on the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG). There has been speculation that some International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) executives, who are deeply unhappy with Ashe’s efforts […]
BBG member may have a conflict in vigorously defending media freedom
At the May 15, 2013 open meeting of the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), Ann Noonan, Executive Director of the Committee for U.S. International Broadcasting (CUSIB – cusib.org) expressed CUSIB’s concern that some BBG members and nominees may have conflict of interest issues as private companies for which they work do business in countries without […]
CUSIB's Ann Noonan condemns targeting of dissidents' children in China, defends RFA and VOA radio broadcasts
Ann Noonan, Executive Director of the Committee for U.S. International Broadcasting (CUSIB – cusib.org) gave an interview to Boxun.com, a Chinese website that covers international political news and human rights abuses in China, in which she condemned the targeting of dissidents’ children by the Chinese authorities. Noonan also defended Radio Free Asia (RFA) and Voice […]
CUSIB Marks 6-Month Anniversary of the Unjust Firing of Radio Liberty Journalists
Lyudmila Alexeeva, Photo for Radio Liberty in Exile by Yuri Timofeev. March 21, 2013 For Immediate Release CUSIB Marks 6-Month Anniversary of the Unjust Firing of Radio Liberty Journalists CUSIB is urging the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) to pay close attention to a statement made by Russian human rights leader and Nobel Peace […]
CUSIB Advisory Board Member Jing Zhang at screening of "It's A Girl"
March 16, 2013 For Immediate Release CUSIB Advisory Board Member Jing Zhang at screening of “It’s A Girl” Jing Zhang, President of Women’s Rights in China was the Guest speaker at the New Jersey screening of “It’s A Girl” on March 16, 2013 at an event hosted by the Lions Club. Based in New York, […]
CUSIB Advisory Board Member Jing Zhang at screening of "It's A Girl"
March 16, 2013 For Immediate Release CUSIB Advisory Board Member Jing Zhang at screening of “It’s A Girl” Jing Zhang, President of Women’s Rights in China was the Guest speaker at the New Jersey screening of “It’s A Girl” on March 16, 2013 at an event hosted by the Lions Club. Based in New York, […]
CUSIB Statement on Sequestration and Recent BBG Developments
March 7, 2013 For Immediate Release CUSIB Statement on Sequestration and Recent BBG Developments The Committee for U.S. International Broadcasting (CUSIB – cusib.org) has released the following statement in response to recent developments at the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG): “CUSIB appreciates the efforts made by the BBG to mark the 60th Anniversary of Radio […]
CUSIB Advisory Board Member Justin Yu Honored by New York State Comptroller
February 28, 2013 For Immediate Release CUSIB Advisory Board Member Justin Yu Honored by New York State Comptroller Justin Yu, President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of New York, received an award from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on February 27, 2013. The award ceremony was part of Comptroller DiNapoli’s Lunar […]