IFEX is making a difference worldwide
During a period when the terms ‘record-breaking’ and ‘unprecedented’ too often describe negative developments in our world, and when polarization and divisiveness are on the ascent, the IFEX network demonstrated solidarity, support, compassion, and understanding. In 2024 we countered extraordinary efforts to undermine the free expression and information rights we promote and defend, as well as attacks directed at our own abilities to do this work.
2025 – 2029 Strategic Plan
Our strategic plan guides our collective scope, priorities, and approach from 2025 through 2029, while ensuring we respond to the evolving contexts and needs of IFEX members over the period.
IFEX Collaboration Project
By developing action-oriented tools and frameworks, IFEX is helping civil society organisations strengthen collaboration, challenge power imbalances, and build the foundations for more just and inclusive collective work.
Meeting the AI moment
Artificial intelligence is disrupting journalism, boosting efficiency and data analysis while also exacerbating threats and disinformation. The IFEX network is ready for the challenge.
Featured Articles
Malawi moves forward on law, stalls on protecting media freedom
MISA-Malawi’s 2025 review finds legal and electoral gains for the media were eclipsed by ongoing violence, political intimidation and weak protection of journalists.
Tunisia loses a leading defender of media freedom and civic space
Human rights defender and journalist Kamel Labidi is remembered for advancing media reform, defending imprisoned activists, and for his leadership of IFEX member Vigilance for Democracy and the Civic State in strengthening freedom of expression in Tunisia.
Malaysia: Cease intimidation and protect rights of LGBTQI+ people
At least five police reports were made based on the programme’s online promotional poster.
Ghana criminalises journalism practice
A Ghanaian court decision penalising a journalist for seeking comment on alleged wrongdoing raises fresh alarms about how privacy law is being used to silence watchdog reporting.
South Korea: IPI condemns passage of “anti-fake news” bill
Some terms are vaguely defined in the law, raising concerns the bill could make it easier for authorities to file complaints against the press.
Ukraine: Journalists name the top five threats to their work
The most commonly identified threat was Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, followed by the President’s Office and anonymous Telegram channels.