Articles by ARTICLE 19
Vietnam: Convictions for social media use part of intensifying assault on internet freedom
Since the start of 2021, at least seven people have been tried and sentenced under Article 117, which criminalises ‘making, storing, distributing or disseminating information, documents and items against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam’.
Thailand: Groups say NGO law would strike severe blow to human rights
Several global groups said a draft law in Thailand threatens to muzzle civil society groups and non-government organizations.
Malta: Coalition of international press freedom NGOs submission to the Public Inquiry into the assassination of Daphne Caruana Galizia
IFEX has joined a coalition of free expression organisations in making a submission to the Public Inquiry. The submission details Malta’s relevant international obligations to uphold freedom of expression, the threats Caruana Galizia faced during her lifetime which paved the way for her assassination and continuing threats to the safety of journalists in Malta.
Mexico: Attack on ARTICLE 19 by President López Obrador highlights his grim record on impunity
President López Obrador has launched an open attack on the staff and activities of ARTICLE 19 Mexico and Central America. His comments followed the free expression organisation’s report detailing attacks against journalists and violations of the right to freedom of expression in the country.
ARTICLE 19 submits UPR report on Thailand’s state of freedom of expression
For the third time, Thailand will undergo a Universal Periodic Review (UPR). In a detailed UPR submission, ARTICLE 19 highlighted the state of freedom of expression in Thailand.
Over 100 rights groups call on the Council of Europe to act on the growing threat of SLAPPs
“A self-standing recommendation should be issued with clear guidance on measures needed to discourage SLAPPs and dismiss them at an early stage, to sanction those who use SLAPPs or threaten to do so, and to provide financial and legal support to those targeted by SLAPPs”.
HRC46: UN Member States must protect the independence of Special Procedures
“We are deeply concerned by continued attacks on the Special Procedures and efforts to undermine their independence. We urge all states to affirm their commitment to human rights and the effectiveness of the international human rights system, by rejecting and condemning these efforts.”
Freedom of expression in decline in France
“ARTICLE 19 is concerned about a series of draft laws and decisions in France that significantly impede the exercise of freedom of expression and access to information. These include the Global Security Bill, the dissolution of certain non-governmental organisations, and the Bill to strengthen “respect for republican principles.”