EU members and candidate countries saw 1,548 press freedom violations in 2024
Protests were among the most dangerous environments for journalists in 2024, with 271 press freedom violations recorded. Over 50% of these were physical attacks on journalists, often by state agents.
Italy: Security bill threatens freedom of expression and right to protest
The bill would introduce several new offences, and increases the penalties for those participating in unauthorised acts of peaceful civil disobedience, including prison sentences of up to seven years for individuals who block traffic.
Exposés on illegal mining lead to threats
Threats against environmental journalist Erastus Asare Donko were made through comments on his wife’s Facebook posts.
Eco-anxiety: How to manage it in a mis/disinformation age
“In the face of environmental problems, it is critical to take small steps to alleviate anxiety and find a way to access accurate information” – Bianet
Children’s rights and climate litigation in 2024
As we move towards the end of 2024, CRIN looks back at the year in child rights climate litigation, and ahead to what might come next.
CRIN reflects on the key outcomes of COP29
“After two weeks of furious negotiations, the climate summit concluded with a new finance goal that fails those most affected by the climate crisis, including children.”
Criticism and climate care are under attack in Cambodia – but communities are fighting back
IFEX’s Asia-Pacific editor Mong Palatino features the work of the Cambodian Center for Human Rights and civil society groups in promoting the empowerment of environmental activists and land rights defenders in Cambodia
Philippines: Call for swift trial to finally achieve justice for journalist Gerry Ortega
The three press freedom groups have investigated the case since 2020, which showed damning evidence of the former governor in the journalist’s murder.
World’s natural resources are mostly extracted from countries where press freedom is in danger
The right to information about the exploitation of natural resources is vital to combatting our climate crisis: RSF urges the international community to do more to protect climate journalists.
The Gambia’s media being silenced through defamation lawsuits
The Gambia Press Union urges states officials to take up their complaints through the country’s self-regulatory mechanism, instead of resorting to financially crippling litigation against media outlets.
Q&A: The human rights issues at stake in COP29
HRW presents a Q&A focusing on the human rights implications of COP29 and the human rights concerns associated with holding the conference in a repressive state that relies heavily on fossil fuels.
UN: World leaders should take action to end world’s rights crises
The situations in Palestine, Sudan, Ukraine, Haiti, Myanmar, Venezuela, and Afghanistan should top the agenda at the UN General Assembly’s annual General Debate, says HRW
Philippines: Media groups call for swift trial to finally achieve justice for journalist Gerry Ortega
The wanted official had been in hiding despite an arrest warrant issued against him in 2023.
Azerbaijan: Civil society groups highlight climate and human rights concerns ahead of COP29
“Hundreds of people are behind bars in the country on politically motivated charges. A new wave of detentions is currently underway, with dozens of activists and media figures arrested on baseless, serious criminal charges.”