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
Narges Mohammadi sentenced as crackdown on women defenders intensifies
Following a summary trial, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate faces a seven and a half year sentence, travel ban, and internal exile, raising alarm over medical neglect and charges used against peaceful activism.
Belarus: End of 2025 saw some political prisoners released but repression continue
Although BAJ’s report on the final quarter of 2025 records the release of 123 political prisoners, 28 journalists remained behind bars and seven were labelled “extremist” by the authorities.
Turkey: Court acquits LGBTQI+ activist and CoE youth delegate of “inciting the public to hatred”
The charges stemmed from Enes Hocaoğlulları’s statements during the protests against the detention of İstanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, and his subsequent suspension from office in March last year.
Thailand: Free speech activists get 32-month sentences
Since the military coup in 2014, at least 1,987 people have been prosecuted in Thailand for exercising their rights to free expression and peaceful assembly.
Bahrain: New waves of repression criminalise opinion and protest
A new ADHRB report shows Bahrain criminalising opinion and peaceful assembly beyond political opposition, using arrests, prosecutions, and smear campaigns, while urging accountability and the reopening of public spaces.
Transnational repression: Four Pakistani journalists in exile sentenced to life imprisonment in absentia
RSF said these sentences are part of a wider, ruthless crackdown on the independent voices that dare to document the actions of Pakistan’s powerful army.