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Press freedom groups urge US to advocate for independent journalist access to Gaza

CPJ and rights groups support congressional calls for the Biden administration to pressure Israel for independent journalist access to Gaza.

ADHRB addresses human rights violations in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

Concerns were raised at the 57th UN Human Rights Council about repression in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, urging accountability and safeguarding free expression.

Australia: Media, creative, and arts workers spearhead calls for new AI-specific Act

The proposed measure seeks greater transparency and disclosure around the use of data and to prevent the theft of original works.

Hong Kong: End arbitrary censorship of “Flow HK” website

This is the first instance of targeted censorship of an overseas media website.

ICC asked to open investigation into “crimes against humanity” in Belarus

Lithuania, which referred Belarus to the ICC, alleges that since 2020, “crimes against humanity – including deportation, persecution and other inhumane acts – have been carried out against the civilian population of Belarus”.

International organisations for authors, publishers, booksellers and libraries call for key freedoms to be respected

In recognition of the increasing efforts to restrict books, those who write them, publish them or make them available to readers, five organisations representing authors, publishers, booksellers and libraries worldwide have issued a joint statement.

Lessons in democracy and activism from Latin America and the Caribbean: Insights from an expert

Freedom House interviewed Jacquie Marte, Program Manager on their Latin America and Caribbean programs team, to discuss her experiences working alongside leaders shaping the future of democracy in the region.

Azerbaijani authorities escalate attacks on critics and civil society

Azerbaijani authorities have used politically motivated, bogus criminal charges to prosecute and imprison activists, journalists, and human rights defenders ahead of COP29 in November.

Six years on: Still no justice for Jamal Khashoggi

Khashoggi’s murder has become emblematic of a global pattern of impunity for crimes against journalists and the alarming rise of transnational repression.

RSF launches ‘The Propaganda Monitor’ project

‘The Propaganda Monitor’ aims to expose the many faces and tactics behind propaganda worldwide, bolstering the public’s understanding of the information space and helping them navigate it more safely.

Urgent call for UN action on human rights abuses in Bahrain during 79th General Assembly

Detained human rights defenders face grave risks, prompting calls for the UN to address abuses like the death penalty and citizenship revocation.

Palestine: RSF files its fourth complaint in a year with the ICC for Israel’s war crimes against journalists

“As long as these homicides remain unpunished, the perpetrators will have no reason to stop.”

Palestine: MADA denounces closure of Al-Jazeera office by Israeli forces, urges international action

Israel’s forcible closure of the news network’s office in Ramallah and the confiscation of its equipment threaten press safety in Palestine.

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

Palestinian digital rights and Big Tech accountability in the context of genocide

The report explores how digital platforms violate rights by systematically censoring Palestinian voices and pro-Palestinian content during the Gaza genocide.