Get ready to be inspired!
IFEX’s 2023 Annual Report is packed with stories of creativity, compassion, and collaboration from our amazing/unique network.
This past year IFEX faced numerous challenges, but we continued to adapt, strengthening our dedication to defending freedom of expression and information.
The challenges aren’t going away anytime soon – but neither is IFEX!
Throughout 2023, IFEX provided crucial support to members under pressure, contributed to tackling gendered disinformation, and helped members empower youth participation at the global climate conference COP28. We also supported member initiatives documenting attacks on journalists, defending cartoonists’ rights, and addressing online platform abuse and disinformation.
Learn how IFEX is making a difference worldwide. Read our 2023 annual report here:
Featured Articles
Guinea’s growing climate of fear
The Media Foundation for West Africa has reported on actions by authorities in Guinea aimed at silencing civil actors, which violate international laws on freedom of expression.
Launching #ReconnectGaza: A global campaign to restore connectivity in Gaza
The global campaign pushes for an independent Palestinian ICT sector, free from Israeli control, to secure equitable access to telecommunication services and end enforced digital isolation.
Media freedom restricted under the pretext of countering fake news
AFTE examines how Egypt’s media regulator exploits the fight against fake news to stifle independent journalism and restrict access to vital information, calling for urgent reforms in line with international human rights standards.
Civil society in support of the passing of the Malaysian Media Council bill
Civil society groups reiterated their objection to having government representatives in the board of the proposed Malaysian Media Council.
Russia illegally holds over 30 Ukrainian journalists in custody
Many of these detained Ukrainian journalists face dubious terrorism or spying charges; several have been tortured, abused and beaten.
Israel: Stop attacks on journalists and media freedom in the West Bank
Israel escalates arrests and movement restrictions on Palestinian journalists while blocking access and banning independent media amid its expanding military operations in the occupied territories.
