Articles by ARTICLE 19
More setbacks for freedom of expression
On the occasion of an official visit by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Cambodia, ARTICLE 19 and CCHR call for an investigation into the systematic use of criminal legislation to silence voices critical of the government.
Journalist injured while covering protest in Oaxaca
Gildardo Mota was wounded while he was covering a confrontation between the National Education Workers Union and the federal police.
Tunisian partners share history in the making with IFEX-TMG
Following visit to Tunisia in February, IFEX-TMG assesses what is needed to rebuild the independent press.
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.
Extraordinary historical moment and opportunity for Egypt, says ARTICLE 19
ARTICLE 19 calls on the transitional government to instigate swift democratic reforms, including an immediate end to censorship of the media and the release of political prisoners.
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.
ARTICLE 19’s observations on Draft General Comment no. 34 on freedom of opinion and expression
In ARTICLE 19’s opinion, the Draft is a progressive interpretation of the right to freedom of expression as protected by Article 19 of the ICCPR.
Widespread condemnation of government at human rights review
UPR working group delegations raised concerns about the systematic violation of a number of basic human rights, including freedom of expression, freedom of information and freedom of assembly and association.