A woman’s place is in the resistance: From the Aurat March to Shaheen Bagh
In his contribution to IFEX’s series marking International Women’s Day, Regional Editor Mong Palatino writes about women challenging patriarchy in Pakistan, fighting for democracy in Hong Kong, defying the communications blockade in Kashmir, and leading the sit-in against the CAA in India’s Shaheen Bagh.
Coronavirus, censorship, and threats against the media
February in Asia-Pacific: A round up of key free expression news, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Landmark rulings on genocide and internet shutdowns
January 2020 in Asia-Pacific: A roundup of key free expression news, based on IFEX member reports.
India protests, internet shutdowns, Ampatuan verdict, and Hong Kong’s “White Christmas”
December in Asia-Pacific: A roundup of key free expression news, based on IFEX member reports.
Blackout and landslide: 100 days without internet in Kashmir and election victory in Hong Kong
November in Asia-Pacific: A roundup of key free expression news, based on IFEX member reports
The Ampatuan Massacre: 10 years of fighting for justice
The 10th anniversary of the single most deadly assault on journalists ever takes place on 23 November. IFEX’s Asia & Pacific Regional Editor Mong Palatino writes about a decade of activism on behalf of the 58 Ampatuan Massacre victims, among them 32 journalists, in this Spark multimedia feature article.
Protests condemn communications blackout, police violence, and government secrecy laws
October in Asia-Pacific: A roundup of key free expression news, based on IFEX member reports
Pakistan denies entry to CPJ program coordinator Steven Butler
Media and human rights groups including IFEX members condemn Pakistan’s decision to prevent the entry of Steven Butler, who was scheduled to speak at a human rights conference
September strikes: Climate actions, student protests, and landmark court rulings
September in Asia-Pacific: A roundup of key free expression news, based on IFEX member reports.
Combatting disinformation in Asia Pacific: Intended – and unintended – consequences
From blackouts to legislation, from fact-checking to education, Mong Palatino scrutinises some of the most popular responses to the problem of disinformation in his region.
News blackout and rising repression in Kashmir and West Papua
August in Asia-Pacific: A roundup of key free expression news, based on IFEX member reports.
Hong Kong’s fight for democracy, Pakistan journalists decry rising censorship, and more
July in Asia-Pacific: A roundup of key free expression news, based on IFEX member reports.
Cambodia urged to adopt more reforms in third Universal Periodic Review
While Cambodia has accepted the majority of the UN member states’ recommendations, questions remain about the country’s commitment to fostering a free and enabling environment for civil society and the media.
From Hong Kong to Australia: Protesters and journalists fight back against police violence and intimidation
June in Asia-Pacific: A roundup of key free expression news, based on IFEX member reports.
‘Tiananmen Square’ censorship, #LoveWins in Taiwan, Malaysia falters on reforms, and Indonesia’s post-election violence
May in Asia: A roundup of key free expression news, based on IFEX member reports.
Reuters reporters walk free as campaign for media reform continues in Myanmar
IFEX members welcome the release of Reuters reporters Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo and press for greater protection of press freedom in Myanmar.