September 19, 2026 — In a milestone move for international media safety, ICJ Global Media Group LLC has officially unveiled the ICJ Declaration. Initiated and authored directly by the Founder and CEO, Saša Dobrijević, this groundbreaking document marks the beginning of an epic global struggle to secure an unshakeable, officially recognized legal status for frontline truth-tellers: the Press Authority status.
The Mission: What is the ICJ Declaration About?
The ICJ Declaration is a direct response to a critical, long-standing vulnerability on the ground. Every day, journalists and camera operators operating in conflict zones, at protests, and other dangerous locations face severe risks without adequate protection. They routinely risk not only their personal safety but their very lives to inform citizens about events of vital importance to society.
To permanently alter this reality, Saša Dobrijević’s initiative proposes a radical institutional shift to the international community: granting media workers the official status of Media Official Persons. Under this framework, verified journalists and field crews will hold an approved, high-visibility Press Authority Shield (Badge) and special permits, guaranteeing them maximum protection by competent authorities on the ground—strictly equivalent to the legal safeguards enjoyed by public servants and diplomats under international law.
Regarding the necessity of this historic move, Founder and CEO Saša Dobrijević stated:
“For years, we have witnessed severe injustice toward journalists who lay down their lives on the ground just so the public can learn the truth. I believe it was high time an initiative was launched to change this reality. While high-ranking officials enjoy maximum protection, the true guardians of democracy do not. The ICJ Declaration has the power to change everything and deliver real authority to media workers at high-risk locations on the ground.”
A Global Citizens’ Movement for Freedom of the Press
The framework is uniquely engineered to build an unstoppable wave of public and institutional pressure. The ICJ Declaration is open to endorsement from all layers of society: media workers, individual citizens, non-governmental organizations, press associations, and even high-ranking state officials who support concrete, elevated protections for the press.
By allowing ordinary citizens to sign alongside media professionals, the initiative transforms from a standard professional petition into a massive Global Citizens’ Solidarity Movement. This collective public backing is designed to pressure international bodies like the United Nations and global governments into legally adopting the Press Authority principles.
Reflecting on the rapid early response and broader international alignment, Saša Dobrijević added:
“We are currently in the signature-collection phase, and the response is exceptionally strong; I was recently appointed Chairman of the International Team for the Global Press Peace Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The organizers there are also developing the Nairobi Declaration for the protection of journalists, and they have my full support. This is the moment when we all must speak louder and address real, solvable problems directly to the international community, authorized institutions, and ultimately, global governments.“
Tamper-Proof Legal and Blockchain Architecture
To ensure that this historical movement remains entirely pure, unalterable, and legally unassailable, the entire architecture and text of the ICJ Declaration have been cryptographically frozen across multiple global intellectual property layers under the highest Swiss and European legal-tech standards:
- LutinX Digital Data Certification (Vezia, Switzerland): Permanently registered and certified under LutinX ID: AUC.122.1151.
- IPT (Intellectual Property Token) via IP Guard GmbH (Germany): Fully certified under stringent European EU-eIDAS standards to protect the integrity of the framework.
- Bitcoin Blockchain Protocol: Securely and permanently anchored into the public decentralized ledger via OpenTimestamps.
- RFC 3161 International Standard: Validated with an official cryptographic timestamp via ProofStamper (USA).
- Universal Identification Code: Secured under the unique SHA-256 Hash:
1f1507d0310d5390fa66ba35a8bd7bd9b840b9da37af082421d2c4af7ae48781.
Proposed Institutional Framework and Future Roadmap
Beyond its initial launch, the ICJ Declaration outlines a structured, multi-layered process for potential long-term implementation and oversight. The core architecture proposes the formation of an International Accreditation Committee, a sovereign global body that would be composed of leading journalists, academics, and international legal experts. This elite committee is envisioned to serve as the primary commission responsible for vetting applicants, reviewing national press council nominations, and officially approving the Press Authority status, potentially leading to the issuance of a Global Journalist ID Card.
To ensure strict compliance with global journalism ethics, the framework intends for top-tier experts to define and enforce rigorous, standardized policies and validation procedures. Under these proposed guidelines, candidate verifications would be conducted within a 90-day review period, and any granted credentials would require renewal every three years based on ongoing professional activity.
As the project progresses, the initiative aims to elevate the entire framework to a higher structural level when implementation begins. This roadmap includes the potential establishment of a Global Registry of Verified Journalists under independent international auspices, the founding of a specialized Global Journalist Protection Fund to support safety operations, and the future integration of these policies directly into international humanitarian law and national state legislations.
To review and endorse the official framework, you may sign the ICJ Declaration here
To apply for the upcoming international summit, you may submit your Global Press Peace Summit Application here
