Anything but neutral: A digital rights Q&A
Ahead of their presentations at this year’s MozFest in London, three women in the IFEX free expression network share their thoughts on privacy and security, gender, violence and technology, and how to create a safer online space.
Farce, disappointment and hope: Europe and Central Asia in September, Part 1
A roundup of key free expression news in Europe and Central Asia, based on IFEX member reports.
Why free expression advocates should pay attention to Catalonia’s referendum
On 1 October 2017, the autonomous region of Catalonia will hold a historic referendum on whether to declare independence from Spain. Cathal Sheerin spoke with Cinta Arasa – novelist, independence activist and board member of the Catalan PEN centre – about the repercussions for political free expression.
No holiday for Europe’s rights abusers or their victims in August
A roundup of key free expression news in Europe and Central Asia, based on IFEX member reports.
Summer madness in Europe: Fresh attacks on press, the internet and civil society
A roundup of key free expression news in Europe and Central Asia, based on IFEX member reports.
Surveillance and ATI from a child’s rights perspective
An interview with Veronica Yates on defending the rights of one of the most monitored groups on the planet: children.
A new low: Turkey detains eight human rights defenders
Turkey arrests eight human rights defenders, including Amnesty’s Turkey Director İdil Eser, in connection to a terrorism investigation.
Turning up the heat on Europe’s despots
A roundup of key free expression news in Europe and Central Asia, based on IFEX member reports.
What happened at IFEX at 25?
17 new members, great speakers, our version of the “3 Rs” and an emotional homage to members at risk were among some of the many highlights of IFEX’s latest Strategy Conference and GM.
British warnings, German regulations and Turkish raids, oh my!
A roundup of key free expression news in Europe and Central Asia, based on IFEX member reports.
Ukraine bans Russian social media sites
Russian media websites, including some of the most popular social media services, were recently blocked by Ukraine after the government deemed them to be working against its national interest.
The cruellest month
A roundup of key free expression news in Europe and Central Asia, based on IFEX member reports.
Europe’s March Madness
A roundup of key free expression news in Europe and Central Asia, based on IFEX member reports.
De-legitimise and obstruct: An assault on civil society in Hungary and Macedonia
Populist, nationalist politicians in Central and Eastern Europe are launching attacks on civil society; the aim is to silence criticism and undermine pro-democracy, anti-corruption groups that hold governments to account.
The human impact of Russia’s ‘gay propaganda’ law
The skies are darkening for many activists in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, where the Russian Federation is leading the way on legislation aimed at silencing LGBTQI+ voices.
Europe and Central Asia round-up: February 2017
A roundup of key free expression news in Europe and Central Asia, based on IFEX member reports.