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9 March - 16 March 2023

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UN Submission: Addressing online threats to the safety of women journalists

IFEX’s submission to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights highlights how growing trends of online gender-based violence facing women journalists threatens their safety and undermines their rights to free expression and public participation, as well as civil society’s role in addressing these threats.

Belarus | Access to Information

OSCE and IFEX members condemn designation of BAJ as « extremist organisation »

On 28 February, the Belarusian State Security Committee recognised the Belarusian Association of Journalists (BAJ) as an « extremist organisation ». BAJ is the first Belarusian human rights organisation to receive this status.

Mongolia | Digital Rights

Appeal to Mongolian Legislators: Uphold the veto on restrictive social media bill

IFEX urges the Parliament of Mongolia to uphold the decision of Mongolia’s president to veto the proposed Law on the Protection of Human Rights in Social Media.

Zimbabwe | Attacks

Artistic freedom under assault in Zimbabwe

Celebrated musician Winky D, who sings about the economic meltdown in Zimbabwe, is pulled off stage by police mid-show.

Mexico | Access to Information

Mexico: Pegasus spyware used on journalists and citizens

The investigation has revealed shocking evidence of the illegal use of surveillance tools by the military to spy on its own people.

Egypt | Attacks

Egypt: Poet Galal El Behairy launches hunger strike on 5th anniversary of unjust detention

Civil society organizations call on Egyptian authorities to release El Behairy and all those arbitrarily detained for their free expression.

International | Attacks

New report: Global freedom declines for the 17th consecutive year

« Infringement on freedom of expression has long been a key driver of global democratic decline. Over the last 17 years, the number of countries and territories that receive a score of 0 out of 4 on the report’s media freedom indicator has ballooned from 14 to 33 » – Freedom House

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