Articles by Foundation for Press Freedom – FLIP
The kidnapping, torture, and sexual violence against journalist Jineth Bedoya, 17 years in impunity
In 2014, 25 May became the National Day of Dignity for Victims of Sexual Violence in Colombia. FLIP is asking the State to take necessary measures to expedite proceedings and punish those responsible for these crimes.
What’s next for the Maldives after Yameen Rasheed?
Bytes for All looks at what changes need to occur to improve free expression in the Maldives and put an end to the murders of Maldivian dissenters.
Is Dawit Isaak alive?
That’s the question 33 NGOs are asking Eritrea this World Press Freedom Day, after the Cano prize-winning journalist remains unheard from since 2005.
Spike in journalist killings in Mexico spurs international calls for justice
IFEX members around the world denounce the alarming rate of journalist murders in Mexico and demand a thorough evaluation of existing protection mechanisms.
Venezuela: On the edge of the abyss
Free expression violations have been occurring in Venezuela for many years. So why is the latest crisis an unprecedented event for journalists and media?
Kazakhstan must treat editor Zhanbolat Mamay fairly
Members of IFEX wrote an open letter on behalf of Kazakh Editor Zhanbolat Mamay, calling for a fair and impartial handling of charges against him and full investigation into his mistreatment in prison and threats made to his family.
Civil society organisations condemn Mexican government surveillance of human rights defenders
Recent targeted attacks with surveillance malware are related to the victims’ activities in defense of public health, particularly advocating for a soda tax and criticising deficient food labeling regulations.

Two journalists attacked in northeastern Colombia
Journalists Cristian Herrera and Andrés González, of La Opinión newspaper, in the city of Cúcuta, were attacked on 12 January while traveling to cover the assassination of a taxi driver.