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

9 out of 10 cases go unpunished and see perpetrators walk free.
organisations that make up the IFEX network are committed to ending impunity.

Action Plan or Inaction Plan? The fate of the world’s journalists – and our democracies – hangs in the balance
On the 2022 International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, and the 10th anniversary of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists, IFEX’s Executive Director underscores the need for States to start living up to their commitments.
Recent Articles on Impunity

Uganda ends civilian trials in military courts, Kenyans demand probe into abductions and killings, and a deepening DRC crisis
January 2025 in Africa: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

A fragile ceasefire, rising digital threats, and transnational repression in MENA
January 2025 in MENA: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Naseem Tarawnah, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

Journalists killed in Mexico, Colombia, and Peru, and new crackdowns in Venezuela
January in the Americas: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Laura Vidal, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

Lukashenka uses political prisoners for propaganda; a harrowing year for women and journalists in Turkey
January 2025 in Europe and Central Asia: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.

Ghana’s media fraternity has high expectations of President Mahama
Ghana’s media fraternity is counting on President Mahama to fulfil his promise to conduct a thorough investigation into the murder of investigative journalist, Ahmed Hussein Suale.

Nepal: Speed up media reform
Taranath Dahal of Freedom Forum writes about the state of free speech in Nepal.