Articles by ARTICLE 19
Freedom of expression at the core of the struggle for democracy
Agnes Callamard, and Iranian-Canadian journalist, playwright and film maker, Maziar Bahari, were guest speakers at the launch of Human Rights and Democracy, the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office annual report on human rights.
Government urged to heed UN Working Group’s recommendations in relation to missing journalists
A preliminary report by the UN Working Group on Enforced on Involuntary Disappearances highlights a number of ARTICLE 19’s key concerns, especially in relation to the disappearance of journalists and the lack of information provided to their families.
World Health Day: right to information and free expression a “lifeline for right to health,” says ARTICLE 19
ARTICLE 19 calls on governments to protect the right to health by simultaneously promoting the right to information and freedom of expression through their policies.
Five hundred days since massacre, it’s time for Aquino to act, say Philippine and international organisations
Marking 500 days since the November 2009 massacre of 58 people, including 32 journalists and media workers in Mindanao, the organisations expressed their outrage at the continuing delays in prosecuting key suspects.
Conviction of human rights activist violates right to free expression, says ARTICLE 19
Prominent legal scholar and human rights activist Cu Huy Ha Vu has been sentenced to seven years in prison and three years of house arrest for “conducting anti-state propaganda activities”.
ARTICLE 19 calls for improvement of law on protection of whistleblowers
ARTICLE 19 commends the initiative to develop a dedicated law on this subject but at the same time expresses concern about the creation of a series of criminal offences which could see persons making ‘bad faith disclosures’ jailed for extensive periods.
ARTICLE 19 calls for review of penal code amendment
ARTICLE 19 outlines its main concerns with the controversial legislation and calls on the government to protect freedom of expression.
Thirty IFEX members call on authorities to respect and protect free expression as the country descends into further uncertainty
The implications for journalists covering demonstrations are unclear, and their ability to move around freely and safely cannot be guaranteed.