Canadian Journalists for Free Expression

Articles by Canadian Journalists for Free Expression

Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (R) shakes hands with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang during a meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, September 22, 2016., REUTERS/Chris Watte

Canada must prioritise free expression rights in relationship with China

IFEX members call on Prime Minister Trudeau to put human rights, especially free expression and press freedom, at the heart of the Canada-China relationship.

Police officers patrol streets after recent mass protests in the town of Ismailli, 200 km northwest of Baku, 25 January 2013, REUTERS/David Mdzinarishvil

Renewed crackdown ahead of referendum

Less than six weeks away from a constitutional referendum, Azerbaijan unleashes a new wave of repression.

Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines., Wikimedia

New cybercrime law is fundamentally flawed

IFEX members protest the impact on free expression of the overly broad bill, adopted on 12 August.

Bahrain must end reprisals and harassment of human rights defender Sheikh Maytham Al-Salman

IFEX members call on the Government of Bahrain to stop the and judicial harassment and reprisals against Sheikh Maytham Al-Salman.

Compassionate release called for in case of Bangladeshi journalist Shafik Rehman

Civil society groups have written an open letter urging medical discharge from prison for distinguished Bangladeshi journalist Shafik Rehman .

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NGOs to Bahrain: Rights of Nazeeha Saeed and all journalists to report must be respected

On Sunday 17 July 2016 award-winning journalist Nazeeha Saeed was charged by Bahraini Public Prosecution for reporting to foreign media outlets without a license.

The wife of political analyst Kem Ley attends his funeral ceremony at a pagoda in Phnom Penh, 11 July 2016, REUTERS/Samrang Pring

Cambodian government must support civil society and seek justice for Kem Ley

IFEX members call for end to Cambodian governments arrests and harassment of civil society and independent investigation of the killing of noted commentator Kem Ley.

Pins are handed out during a rally against Bill C-51, the Canadian federal government's proposed anti-terrorism legislation in Vancouver, British Columbia April 18, 2015, REUTERS/Ben Nelms

Canada: One year after initiating charter challenge, campaign against anti-terrorism act going strong

Over the past year, CJFE has been engaging directly with the government to advocate for a full review of the legislation and a repeal of the unconstitutional aspects. CJFE is now asking Canadians to stand in support of their privacy and free expression rights.