Canadian Journalists for Free Expression

As the US prepares to host World Press Freedom Day, CJFE urges the government to re-evaluate its stance on the actions of Wikileaks and the alleged actions of Private Bradley Manning.

Emilio Gutiérrez Soto is currently living with his son in Las Cruces, New Mexico, awaiting a decision from an immigration judge.

At the 16th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council taking place from 28 February to 25 March 2011, groups urged their governments to support a resolution which omits “defamation” and “denigration” of religions and focuses on freedom of expression, freedom of religion and non-discrimination.

CJFE is celebrating the centenary of International Women’s Day by highlighting the work of four female journalists who have courageously worked under difficult and often dangerous conditions.

IFEX-TMG members commend brave women journalists, activists, lawyers and judges who have never stopped calling for greater freedom of expression.

Despite numerous calls for a public inquiry into the policing and governance of the summit, no such investigation has been conducted.

No official warrants were provided as security officers entered the printing house and confiscated all 2,500 copies of the recently printed issue of “Macedonia Voice”.

Following visit to Tunisia in February, IFEX-TMG assesses what is needed to rebuild the independent press.