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The International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists For IFEX, 2 November is always a day of strong emotions. It is an annual reminder of the crimes committed against the media, but equally an opportunity to build solidarity and inspire action. IFEX’ Regional Editors marked IDEI 2023 by sharing recent stories and trends from their regions about the dangers journalists incur in the course of their work – dangers that are heightened during elections. Read more here. |
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Prison sentence for Brazilian journalist is outrageous and threatens press freedom
In a case permeated by gender violence, journalist Schirlei Alves has been sentenced to one year in prison and damages of US$80,000 for defamation, for her report on the trial of influencer Mariana Ferrer.
A disturbing pardon and pro-Palestinian expression under pressure
November 2023 in Europe and Central Asia: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Togolese minister gets journalists arrested
Reporting on theft of over half a million US$ from Housing Minister’s house lands journalists Loic Lawson and Anani Sossou in prison.
Alaa Abd El-Fattah – An urgent appeal to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention
The prominent activist has spent much of the past decade imprisoned in Egypt for his writing and activism.
Media freedom under threat in Burkina Faso
The military government in Burkina Faso is pushing through policies and laws that are severely curtailing freedom of expression in the country.
UN Submission: Promoting Environmental Democracy: Countering Attacks on Access to Information and Reinforcing Civic Space
IFEX’s submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment builds on an emerging area of IFEX work by drawing on illustrative contexts and initiatives from our network. The submission shows how civil society has been stepping in to resist the targeting of journalists and defenders by States and companies, and to address the resulting vacuum of information critical for environmental democracy and action where States have failed.
