Articles by ARTICLE 19
ARTICLE 19 celebrates advancements in the right to freedom of information
In honour of International Right to Know Day, ARTICLE 19 highlights the progress made in access to information legislation in many countries, especially in Africa, but says that many proposed laws remain sluggish and weakened by inaction.
Freedom of expression groups urge ASEAN to promote access to information
In honour of International Right to Know Day, ARTICLE 19 and SEAPA urge ASEAN to demonstrate its commitment to public participation by supporting access to information among its member states.
ARTICLE 19 disappointed by government’s failure to commit to greater free expression during UPR process
While Singapore accepted 84 of the 112 recommendations made by Member States at its first UN Human Rights Council review, those regarding media freedom, and the protection and promotion of the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly and association were rejected.
Journalist reported missing in Veracruz
Reporter Gabriel Manuel Fonseca Hernández, who covers the police beat for “El Mañanero” newspaper, went missing on 18 September.
Prosecution and violence against Twitter users must stop, says ARTICLE 19
The climate of fear and distrust prevalent in the country has led many citizens to become increasingly reliant on social media as a source of news.
Government must pass right to information bill, says ARTICLE 19
According to the original Open Government Partnership roadmap, Brazil meets the criteria to participate in the OGP except for the absence of an access to information law.
Landmark regional declaration paves way for access to information
The declaration sets out principles elaborating the right of access to information, including coverage of issues related to health, education, aid transparency and corruption.
ARTICLE 19 policy paper on transparency of media ownership by off-shore companies
States have an obligation to set out a legal regime for transparency of media ownership by off-shore companies in order to avoid media concentration, says ARTICLE 19.