Articles by Artigo 19 (Brazil)
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.
Elections in Brazil take place in a critical scenario for fundamental freedoms
For a legitimate and free election process to occur, it is essential to strengthen democratic principles, which include guaranteeing fundamental freedoms and providing a suitable environment for independent media to disseminate quality information and thus contribute to an informed vote.
Pressure mounts on Cambodia a year after Kem Ley’s killing
On the one-year anniversary of the death of popular Cambodian activist Kem Ley, civil society organisations from around the world reiterated their call for an independent inquiry.