India: Groups condemn criminal complaint lodged against journalist Mohammed Zubair
IFEX joined human rights groups in calling for the withdrawal of the police complaint against journalist Mohammed Zubair.
Joint letter to European Commission President: EU should oppose Türkiye’s “agent of influence” bill
IFEX and other signatories have expressed profound concern over the draft legislation, as it represents a significant threat to fundamental freedoms, including freedom of expression and association, press freedom, and the public’s right to information.
Belarus: Interview with Andrei Bastunets ahead of BAJ’s 30th anniversary
“Today, we are exceptionally inspired by one action – the Solidarity Marathon with Imprisoned Journalists. It has been held in over 20 countries on five continents and counting.” – Andrei Bastunets
The muscle, might and [byte] of ACHPR Resolution 522
By placing technology-facilitated gender-based violence on centre stage, a Resolution on the Protection of Women Against Digital Violence in Africa could be instrumental in ensuring human rights principles are safeguarded in the online domain.
Malaysia: Halt the repressive amendments to the Communications and Multimedia Act
The proposed amendments undermine good governance and accountability and violate freedom of expression.
A historic Ugandan court ruling, control over Benin’s media, and DRC journalists caught in the crosshairs
November 2024 in Africa: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Haitian press face “existential crisis” with no end to gang violence
The crisis facing media outlets in Haiti is the result of attacks by gangs on journalists and their offices, as well as the economic impact of widespread insecurity.
Slovakia: Media freedom under threat
“The Slovak government’s actions are not only detrimental to the media landscape but also pose a significant challenge for the EU, particularly in light of new legislative measures such as the European Media Freedom Act” – press freedom groups
Children’s rights and climate litigation in 2024
As we move towards the end of 2024, CRIN looks back at the year in child rights climate litigation, and ahead to what might come next.
CPJ, 24 other organizations release report on state censorship in the Americas
The press freedom groups work in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Targeting journalists, digital warfare, and the push for accountability
November 2024 in MENA: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Naseem Tarawnah, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Yet again, RSF warns against the growing repression of journalists in Nicaragua as two more are arrested
The arrest of Leo Cárcamo and Elsbeth D’Anda, on top of the disappearance of Fabiola Tercero, demonstrates the escalating repression of independent journalism in Nicaragua.
Syria: Protecting civilians and pursuing justice critical to ending decades of oppression and conflict
Escalating violence in Northwestern Syria underscores the urgent need for justice and a political solution to end decades of impunity.
Mongolia: RSF presents its recommendations to strengthen press freedom bill
The recommendations are aimed to ensure the freedom, independence, and plurality of Mongolian journalism.
Australia: Evidence is clear; urgent action needed on AI creative theft
The federal government is urged to implement laws to stop the theft of Australia’s creative and media work by AI developers.
U.S. elections implications, tackling gender-based violence, and dangerous trends in Bolivia and Nicaragua
November in the Americas: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Laura Vidal, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.