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
Iran: Growing evidence of countrywide massacres
Mass killings of protesters have been reported across Iran since January, with security forces using live fire, imposing communication blackouts, and obstructing documentation as the true scale of deaths remains concealed.
UK urged to sanction Bahrain Interior Minister over torture and repression
As Bahrain marks 15 years since the 2011 uprising, rights groups and MPs seek UK sanctions against the Interior Minister, citing evidence of torture, arbitrary detention, and the continued jailing of pro-democracy figures.
Senegalese journalists detained for dissenting view
Modou Fall of “Sen TV” is jailed for criticizing Senegal’s response to campus unrest, and the death of a young student.
Nepal: Political cadres threaten journalist in Okhaldhunga
Individuals claiming to be relatives of political leaders issued threats against journalist Dhungana.
Serbia: Coordinated bot attacks on Instagram accounts of independent media
“The bot attacks successfully resulted in the temporary suspension of several media’s Instagram accounts, limiting their ability to disseminate news… the attacks occurred within a short timeframe and involved artificial activity, including sudden surges in followers driven by fake profiles”.
Credentials revoked following investigative report
Ethiopia blocked several “Reuters” journalists from covering a major African Union summit following a report alleging cross-border military involvement tied to Sudan’s war.