ARTICLE 19

In its submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review, ARTICLE 19 outlines its concerns that, over the last four years, there has been an escalation in violations of the right to freedom of expression and information, and the right to freedom of peaceful assembly in Djibouti.

In its submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review, ARTICLE 19 observes that Bangladesh has mostly failed to comply with the recommendations they accepted during its first UPR advance protections for the right to freedom of expression and information in the country.

The ongoing impunity for murders, attacks and threats against journalists and human rights defenders in Russia is of particular concern, says ARTICLE 19 in its submission to the UN.

The human rights situation in Azerbaijan has deteriorated significantly and the state of freedom of expression in the country is alarming, says a coalition of NGOs.

This report by ARTICLE 19 highlights cases of artists in Afghanistan, Somalia, China and elsewhere around the world whose right to free expression has been curtailed and abused.

Sixty NGOs worldwide called for libel law reform as a defamation bill was reviewed in the UK House of Commons. Join over 60,000 and sign a petition calling for libel reform here.

The draft Broadcasting Corporation Bill fails to guarantee the South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation’s independence from the executive branch, says Article 19.

A resolution adopted by the UN Human Rights Council recognises the important role of information and communication technologies in protecting the rights to peaceful assembly and association, and calls upon states to promote and facilitate Internet access.