Every day, citizens, journalists, artists and activists are harassed, tortured and killed for expressing themselves.

In the majority of these cases, no one is punished. We’re working to change this.

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The shocking facts about the problem of impunity:
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journalists and media workers have been killed since 2006.

9 out of 10 cases go unpunished and see perpetrators walk free.

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organisations that make up the IFEX network are committed to ending impunity.

Facing up to Impunity

It’s good to know that, on the road to end impunity, we are in good company.

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IFEX Regional Briefs
Image-laundering, shrinking spaces, and words that escape prison walls
Middle East & North Africa | Attacks

November in Middle East and North Africa: A free expression roundup produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Naseem Tarawnah, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

Naseem Tarawnah – 2 December 2020
IFEX Regional Briefs
Media killings, zines promoting women’s empowerment, and the dangers of criticizing monarchies
Asia & Pacific | Attacks

November in Asia-Pacific: A free expression roundup produced by IFEX’s regional editor Mong Palatino, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

Mong Palatino – 1 December 2020
Ghana police service asked to take decisive action against threatening official
Ghana | Attacks

The Media Foundation for West Africa is requesting the Ghanian police take action against an immigration official who has been making serious threats against editor Emmanuel Akli.

Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) – 30 November 2020