Articles by Canadian Journalists for Free Expression
Thirty-four IFEX members urge President Museveni to respect press freedom in lead-up to general elections
The signing organisations are alarmed by the decreasing space for the voices of journalists and opposition parties during the run-up to the 18 February 2011 general elections.
Fifty-five IFEX members and six other organisations urge authorities to respect and protect freedom of expression and the right to information
The groups condemn the serious violations of human rights taking place at this critical moment in Egypt.
CJFE disappointed by Supreme Court ruling on electronic access to courts
“We believe this decision is a setback to the media’s ability to gather news about what takes place in the courts,” said CJFE.
IFEX-TMG welcomes release of Fahem Boukadous but says struggle for freedom of expression not over yet
The remarkable events in Tunisia call for a redoubling of efforts to restore free expression rights, said the IFEX-TMG, despite the release of Boukadous.
CJFE concerned that Vancouver journalist may be forced to reveal her source
A provincial supreme court judge ordered reporter Elaine O’Connor to name a confidential source used for a story about alleged election campaign overspending by a former MP.
IFEX-TMG concerned about further threats to freedom of expression posed by state of emergency
As the crisis evolves, the 20 members of the IFEX-TMG call for country’s rulers to respect human rights, including freedom of expression.
CJFE reports that 87 journalists were killed worldwide in 2010
Three countries bore the brunt of the killings – Pakistan, Mexico and Honduras – which accounted for 43% of journalists murdered in 2010.
Tunisia’s war on civil liberties intensifies with year’s end
IFEX-TMG is deeply alarmed by a series of violations in the past week of the right to access information, free expression and movement, as well as a blatant assault on a journalist.