UN: Cybercrime Convention still deeply flawed after seven sessions
“Even after seven sessions of negotiations, there is still no consensus on the basic scope of the Convention or its safeguards against misuse” – ARTICLE 19
80% of women in Lebanon face digital violence
Digital violence against women in Lebanon is on the rise, with a shocking number of cases being reported.
Dangers of Hong Kong’s new legislation, Indian protests blocked, and Pakistan’s post-election uncertainties
February 2024 in Asia-Pacific: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s regional editor Mong Palatino, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Navalny dies in Siberian prison, Assange’s fate hangs in the balance
February 2024 in Europe and Central Asia: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
MISA warns of growing surveillance
During its 77th Ordinary Session last year, the ACHPR raised concern over Member States’ implementation of surveillance with little regard for human rights norms and standards.
Pakistan Press Foundation condemns smear campaign against journalists in post-election turmoil
Authorities urged to ensure safety of journalists and hold the perpetrators of harassment and violence accountable.
Repression and resistance in Belarus: A monthly chronology
A monthly chronology of repression and resistance in Belarus, based on the work of IFEX members and other international and domestic actors.
Looking ahead: Argentina at a crossroads, media and women’s rights at risk
IFEX Americas Regional Editor Laura Vidal looks into what lies ahead for Argentina following the election of Javier Milei.
Looking ahead: A wartime election and a serious stress test
IFEX Europe and Central Asia Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin takes a deep dive into what’s coming up in Russia and Belarus.
Looking ahead: Censorship, AI, disinformation, and repression undermining elections
IFEX Asia & Pacific Regional Editor Mong Palatino takes us on a tour of some of the challenges, trends, and prospects related to freedom of expression and democracy in the region.
UN Cybercrime Convention must not become a tool to undermine international human rights standards
Signatories stress that the Convention should only move forward if it pursues a specific goal of combating cybercrime without endangering the human rights and fundamental freedoms of those it seeks to protect, nor undermining efforts to improve cybersecurity for an open internet.
Iranian authorities must drop all charges and release journalists held for their work
CPJ urges release of all jailed Iranian journalists after bail granted to Niloofar Hamedi and Elahe Mohammadi.
Yemen: Seven organizations launch the Yemeni Coalition for Human Rights in partnership with CIHRS
New coalition seeks to advance human rights and empower Yemeni civil society.
Global leaders have shied away from protecting human rights during 2023
“The international system that we rely on to protect human rights is under threat as world leaders look the other way when universal principles of human rights are violated” – HRW World Report 2024