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
Ukraine: 13 journalists killed at work in first 1,000 days of Russia’s invasion
Some journalists have been killed as a result of Russian shelling, either indiscriminate or targeted, while others were likely killed in extrajudicial executions. Dozens more have been wounded.
Ukraine: 1,000 days of war have seen 329 media outlets forced to close
The most common reasons for closing down were the Russian occupation of territories, which saw 117 media outlets closed, and financial difficulties caused by the war, which resulted in 96 closures.
The Chinese regime’s fierce repression of journalists hidden behind a day of celebration
RSF identifies five key repressive tactics that highlight the critical dangers to press freedom in China.
Philippines: Government data used in doxxing of two local journalists
A fictitious account exposed the personal data of two members of the Cagayan de Oro press club.
RSF presses criminal charges against ‘X’ over disinformation
After ‘X’ failed to address disinformation about RSF on its platform, the press freedom group is now pursuing the matter via the French courts, arguing that ‘X’ is complicit in disseminating false information and identity theft.
Global coalition of NGOs calls for immediate ceasefire in Lebanon
IFEX members join rights groups pressing for urgent international action to secure a ceasefire in Lebanon and protect civilians and journalists amid escalating violence.
