The Inter American Press Association (English acronym for Sociedad Interamericana de Prensa, Inc.,) is a nonprofit organization devoted to defending freedom of speech and freedom of the press in the Americas.

Its mission is:

· To defend press freedom wherever it comes under threat in the Americas.

· To protect the interests of the press in the Americas.

· To defend the dignity, the rights, and the responsibilities of journalism.

· To encourage higher standards of professionalism and business conduct.

· To foster the exchange of ideas and information as a way of supporting the technical and professional development of the press.

· To promote broader awareness and further the exchange of information among the peoples of the Americas, in order to support the basic principles of a free society and individual liberty.