Foundation for Press Freedom – FLIP

Articles by Foundation for Press Freedom – FLIP

People of all ages surf the web at the Digital Village in Mexico City, 17 July 2015, AP Photo/Sofia Jaramillo

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.

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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.

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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.

Journalists listen to a statement by the head of Colombia's government negotiation team during the close of a round of peace talks with rebels from the FARC in Havana, Cuba, 8 May 2015. , AP Photo/Desmond Boylan

What does the end of FARC conflict mean for free expression?

Will Colombia’s journalists and public finally be able to discuss public policy without watching their backs?

FLIP's Pedro Vaca and Jineth Bedoya Lima participate in the 157th Ordinary Session of the IACHR

Former paramilitary members denied alternative justice in Jineth Bedoya case

FLIP views the ruling as appropriate, establishing drastic consequences for those who disregard the rights of victims and fail to comply with the Justice and Peace principles

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.

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.

Joint Debate of Assembly and ECOSOC on Partnerships for Post-2015 Agenda, UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras

Leading press freedom group and IFEX member should be granted access to UN bodies

Civil society groups ask ECOSOC to reconsider granting valued press freedom group and IFEX member, The Committee to Protect Journalists, consultative status at the UN.