Freedom of expression continues to decline following government’s rejection of UN recommendations
IFEX-ALC calls for and invites the government to accept its responsibilities with respect to freedom of expression by accepting the UPR recommendations, and to comply with all international freedom of expression standards.
IFEX-ALC concerned over recent developments that undermine and jeopardise fundamental freedoms
The first incident involves the onerous, disproportionate and unjustified sentence handed down against journalists Juan Carlos Calderón and Christian Zurita, writers of the book “El Gran Hermano” (Big Brother), which highlights lucrative government contracts obtained by President Rafael Correa’s brother.
IFEX-ALC calls for withdrawal of three recommendations that impact on mandate of free expression rapporteur
The IFEX-ALC calls on members of the OAS Permanent Council, who will meet on 25 January 2012, to withdraw three specific recommendations proposed by a Special Working Group, which if approved could restrict the mandate of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression.
Venezuela rejects UN Human Rights Council freedom of expression recommendations
The final report presented at the conclusion of the Venezuela UPR process contained 148 recommendations, of which 95 were accepted, 15 deferred to the next stage and 38 rejected.
IFEX-ALC delegation submits recommendations on freedom of expression during Venezuela’s UPR
IFEX-ALC calls on the UN Human Rights Council members to urge the Venezuelan government to uphold the right to free expression.
IFEX-ALC intervention during the review of the Honduras UPR report by the United Nations Human Rights Council
IFEX-ALC reiterates its demands for an end to attacks on journalists and the legal persecution of community-based media outlets.
IFEX-ALC calls on Honduras to uphold commitments it made by accepting the recommendations of the United Nations Human Rights Council
IFEX-ALC reiterates its willingness to assist in any way possible so that the Honduran government can uphold its commitments and fully implement the recommendations.
Freedom of expression still in decline despite government’s promises to the United Nations
IFEX-ALC calls on the Honduran government to uphold the commitments it made regarding the fight against impunity and the defense of the right to free expression in the country.
IFEX-ALC launches guide on best practices for monitoring and documenting attacks on free expression
The guide outlines a number of crucial steps to standardise monitoring, investigating, analysing and documenting free expression violations in the region.