Articles by Adil Soz – International Foundation for Protection of Freedom of Speech
Fifty-seven IFEX members and partners call on world authorities to help stop human rights violations and free expression abuses
Forty-two IFEX members and 15 partners appealed for global attention to stop detention, torture and threats to journalists and free expression activists, including to IFEX member Bahrain Centre for Human Rights.
Over 100 organisations call on UN Human Rights Council to reject “defamation” and “denigration” of religions
At the 16th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council taking place from 28 February to 25 March 2011, groups urged their governments to support a resolution which omits “defamation” and “denigration” of religions and focuses on freedom of expression, freedom of religion and non-discrimination.
Thirty-four IFEX members urge President Museveni to respect press freedom in lead-up to general elections
The signing organisations are alarmed by the decreasing space for the voices of journalists and opposition parties during the run-up to the 18 February 2011 general elections.
Fifty-five IFEX members and six other organisations urge authorities to respect and protect freedom of expression and the right to information
The groups condemn the serious violations of human rights taking place at this critical moment in Egypt.
Construction company withdraws lawsuit against independent newspaper
“Uralskaya Nedelya” had been facing a crippling fine after reporting that the company began preparations for a state project long before the tender was announced.
Legislative amendments fall short of decriminalising defamation, says Adil Soz
Adil Soz believes recent Criminal Code amendments serve to diminish some penalties but do not sufficiently address the issue of criminalisation of defamation.
OSCE commitments remain unfulfilled, ARTICLE 19 and Adil Soz note
Kazakhstan’s authorities have failed to fulfil their commitment to review the defamation legislation and adopt access to information legislation.
Forty-four IFEX members call for concrete measures to end violence against outspoken women journalists and activists
On the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, on 25 November 2010, 44 IFEX members, including members of the IFEX Gender Working Group, call attention to the situation of women in the free expression community who are subject to targeted attacks because of their gender.