The World Cup is almost over! Go on Twitter now to remind the Brazilian government one more time that freedom of expression is not a game.
As Brazil comes under the spotlight as host of World Cup 2014, PEN International is calling on Brazil and other countries participating in the World Cup to respect and protect the fundamental right to freedom of expression. This massive global event is almost over, so join PEN International’s campaign on Twitter now. Send a tweet to the Brazilian authorities from the yellow box on the right-hand side of the page!
The country cards below showcase information on individual cases and free expression threats in 12 different World Cup countries. Please share them with your networks on social media!
2014 World Cup roster: The free expression stats
At least 20 writers and journalists in Brazil came under attack for peacefully exercising their right to freedom of expression in 2013. In the past 20 years, more than 70 percent of murders against journalists have gone unpunished. Take action now and tweet at Brazil’s Ministry of Justice asking to investigate these cases.
All statistics and cases used for the Keeping Score campaign have been selected from PEN International’s Case List.
At least 20 writers and journalists in Brazil came under attack for peacefully exercising their right to freedom of expression in 2013. Take action now and tweet at Brazil’s Ministry of Justice asking to investigate these cases.PEN International
Seventeen writers were persecuted for the peaceful exercise of their right to freedom of expression last year in Colombia. Call on the Colombian authorities to protect threatened journalists and prosecute their attackers. PEN International
Ten years after the enforced disappearance of writer and journalist Guy-André Kieffer little progress has been made bringing those responsible to justice. Call on the authorities of Côte d’Ivoire to fully investigate Kieffer’s case.PEN International
In the past 22 months, Russian lawmakers have signed a number of laws curtailing free speech and dissent, such as the gay propaganda law, which imposes fines for anyone providing information on homosexuality to minors. Tweet at the Russian authorities asking them to repeal these laws!PEN International
Writer, poet and activist Enoh Meyomesse is serving a seven-year prison sentence on politically motivated charges. Take action now for his release!PEN International
Last year, eight writers were threatened – two with death – in connection with their work. Tweet at the Ecuadorian authorities calling on them to respect and protect the fundamental right to free expression!PEN International
The National Security Agency’s mass surveillance has greatly expanded since 11 September 2001. The U.S. government regularly monitors hundreds of millions of Americans and foreigners, spying on their calls, text messages and emails. Send a tweet calling on Barack Obama to stop mass surveillance.PEN International
At least 22 writers are currently imprisoned in Iran for peacefully exercising their right to free expression. Send a tweet now to the president of Iran asking for their immediate and unconditional release.PEN International
At least 40 journalists were killed in Honduras between 2003 and 2013. Only four cases have seen any convictions – an impunity rate of 90 percent. Call on the Honduran authorities to fully investigate all journalist murders and bring killers to justice.PEN International
At least 10 writers came under attack for peacefully exercising their right to free expression last year in Nigeria. Tweet at Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan asking him to stop censoring, arresting and imprisoning writers and journalists.PEN International
Thirty-two writers faced persecution last year in Mexico. Since 2006 at least 52 journalists and writers have been murdered. Few of these crimes have been solved and impunity stands at 90 percent. Tweet at Mexico’s president asking him to bring the perpetrators of these crimes to justice.PEN International
The U.K.’s intelligence service can process 39 bilion pieces of information per day, information that could be the private data of any citizen. This mass surveillance violates privacy and free speech across the globe. Take action now to help end mass surveillance in the U.K.!PEN International
