Articles by ARTICLE 19
Malaysia: Criminalisation of blasphemy – 2022 update
ARTICLE 19 updated its briefing paper on how Malaysian authorities have systematically silenced expression they deem to be allegedly blasphemous.
UN: Submission to Special Rapporteur on free expression and armed conflicts
“It is precisely during times of conflict that freedom of expression and a free flow of information should be vigorously defended. Respect for freedom of expression is a crucial element in any long-term policy to promote peace and bring an end to the conflict as well as protect lives in conflict situations.”
Maltese authorities should implement all Daphne Caruana Galizia Public Inquiry recommendations
In its report the Board of Inquiry made a number of key recommendations to restore the rule of law and avoid an assassination like that of Daphne Caruana Galizia ever happening again. The recommendations provided an historic opportunity for the Government of Malta to implement its international human rights obligations to create a safe environment for journalism.
Spyware threatens everyone’s right to free expression
The use of spyware and surveillance tools has been described as ‘the most serious crisis in civil society’. Jo Glanville explains why these technologies not only threaten the journalists, activists, politicians, and lawyers who are targeted, but has an impact on everyone’s right to free expression.
Indonesia: Regulations will severely impede internet freedom
Civil society groups urge Indonesia’s Minister of Communication and Information to immediately repeal Ministerial Regulations 5 and 10, which could exacerbate existing challenges for freedom of opinion and expression in the country.
UN: States must protect media freedom in the digital age
Statement on behalf of 12 NGOs during the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression at the 50th Session of the UN Human Rights Council.
Myanmar: Internet shutdowns shrouding torchings and killings
“The coup in Myanmar is both physical and digital – and shutdowns are being abused by the Myanmar military to enforce silence.”
Social media companies are failing local communities on content moderation
ARTICLE 19 reports on how weak content moderation of social media platforms can transform them into hotbeds of ‘disinformation’, ‘hate speech’, and discrimination.