RSF calls for Bashar al-Assad to be prosecuted for the murder of 181 journalists since the 2011 revolution
On the day of the regime’s fall, 23 journalists were still imprisoned, and seven were victims of enforced disappearances.
This bill could put a stop to censorship by lawsuit
The Free Speech Protection Act is a long overdue tool to protect against the use of SLAPP lawsuits as legal weapons that benefit the wealthy and powerful.
Protection mechanisms: RSF report analyses journalist safety programs in five Latin American countries
Since 2000, at least 338 journalists have been killed in the region, highlighting the urgent need for protection mechanisms to counter systemic violence. In a new report, RSF analysed journalist protection programs in the region, reaffirming its commitment to addressing the escalating threats against journalists.
Open letter: HLG Going Dark report is fundamentally flawed
A “High Level Group on Access to Data for Effective Law Enforcement”, HLG Going Dark, made fundamentally flawed recommendations for EU digital security policy. IFEX joins EDRI and a broad coalition in rejecting their #InsecurityByDesign agenda.
Cambodia: Ensure swift justice for journalist murdered in Siem Reap
Journalist Chhoeung Chheng had previously reported on deforestation in the province.
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.