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UAE: 87 people on trial in new case that could lead to life imprisonment or the death penalty

Authorities unveil new charges on detained human rights activists, during global climate summit.

Art institutions accused of censoring pro-Palestinian views

A recent open letter by Artists for Palestine cited 18 examples of artists allegedly being censored for their expressions of solidarity with Palestinians, or simply for being Palestinian themselves.

Governments escalate transnational repression of journalists

“Between 2014 and 2023 at least 112 acts of transnational repression were committed against journalists by 26 governments, including those of Belarus, Cambodia, China, Iran, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey” – Freedom House

COP28 delegates must listen to children’s voices and perspectives

“We believe it is essential for children to be integral participants in the decision-making processes regarding climate. The decisions made at these high-stakes discussions will dictate the future that we, as the younger generations, will inherit” – CRIN

Alaa Abd El-Fattah – An urgent appeal to the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention

The prominent activist has spent much of the past decade imprisoned in Egypt for his writing and activism.

UN Submission: Promoting Environmental Democracy: Countering Attacks on Access to Information and Reinforcing Civic Space

IFEX’s submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment builds on an emerging area of IFEX work by drawing on illustrative contexts and initiatives from our network. The submission shows how civil society has been stepping in to resist the targeting of journalists and defenders by States and companies and to address the resulting vacuum of information critical for environmental democracy and action where States have failed.

Meta should stop profiting from hate

An investigation by 7amleh reveals how Meta is profiting from the dissemination of harmful content on its platforms.

IAPA: Combating disinformation requires a comprehensive approach

An IAPA resolution stresses that “disinformation is a global phenomenon that conspires against democratic societies by undermining the debate of ideas and the search for consensus, and by tarnishing electoral processes.”

USA: To address online harms, we must consider privacy first

In this report, EFF explores a new approach to tackling online harms leaving behind strategies based on ill-conceived bills and censorship-driven solutions.

UN Special Procedures must speak out on the targeting of journalists and media outlets in Palestine

IFEX members and human rights groups join MADA Center’s call for the UN to condemn Israel’s systematic targeting of Palestinian journalists and media outlets.

RSF and 16 partners unveil Paris Charter on AI and Journalism

“In response to the turmoil that AI has created in the news and information arena, the Charter defines ten key principles for safeguarding the integrity of information and preserving journalism’s social role” – RSF

Platforms must stop unjustified takedowns of Palestinian posts

“Unjustified takedowns during crises like the war in Gaza deprive people of their right to freedom of expression and can exacerbate humanitarian suffering” – EFF

Vietnam: Internet freedom critical for the right to development

The right to development in Vietnam is currently threatened by the government’s efforts to restrict public space, particularly online.

MADA calls for the formation of an international tribunal to prosecute the killers of all journalists

On the International Day to End Impunity, MADA Center calls for global accountability efforts to deter media crimes in Palestine.

Defending the safety of journalists and the integrity of elections

On the 2023 International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, UNESCO’s theme is “Violence against journalists, the integrity of elections, and the role of public leadership” — and IFEX has something to say about that!