Articles by ARTICLE 19
European Court ruling on French “veil ban” a blow for freedom of expression
A decision by the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights sacrifices the expression rights of a minority for the comfort of the majority, setting a worrying precedent for the rights of all people in Europe.
A win for Internet freedom: UNHRC adopts resolution on Internet and Human Rights
The UN Human Rights Council resolution on Internet and Human Rights reaffirms that “the same rights that people have offline must also be protected online, in particular freedom of expression.”
Statement to UN: End discrimination based on gender identity, sexual orientation
A joint statement delivered on 24 June to the UN Human Rights Council cites how violence and discrimination against people because of their sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or intersex status, remains a systemic and global concern.
Demand the release of recently sentenced Al Jazeera staff
More than 100 groups and individuals worldwide call on Egyptian President el-Sisi to remove the unjust sentencing of three Al Jazeera journalists.
Groups call on UN to protect free expression online
This week, a resolution on the importance of protecting human rights online was discussed at the 26th UN Human Rights Council Session in Geneva. Read the oral statement on this resolution led by ARTICLE 19 and supported by several IFEX members.
World Environment Day: the importance of ensuring access to information, free expression
World Environment Day [5 June] provides an opportunity to shed light on the increasing importance of the right to environmental information and citizens’ right to participate in decision making processes.
Don’t Spy On Us! Demand an end to mass surveillance
Sign a petition telling the U.K. government to stop the mass surveillance of our private communications.
Governments urged to preserve fundamental freedoms in the age of mass surveillance
Almost a year after the Snowden revelations, little to no progress has been made in ensuring that surveillance practices meet international legal standards. A new report by ARTICLE 19 and EFF shows that mass surveillance laws must be overhauled as a matter of urgency.