Articles by Foundation for Press Freedom – FLIP
Bahrain must end harassment of human rights defender Sheikh Maytham Al-Salman
IFEX members call on the Government of Bahrain to stop the judicial harassment of Sheikh Maytham Al-Salman, and to allow human rights defenders to exercise their right to freedom of expression.
On the anniversary of Charlie Hebdo, dissenting voices must be protected
Civil society groups mark the anniversary of the Charlie Hebdo attack by calling on governments worldwide to fulfill their obligation to protect freedom of expression.
Jineth Bedoya and Jaime Garzón: Impunity in Bogotá, Colombia
Courts in Bogotá had planned to proceed with simultaneous hearings in cases involving crimes against journalists Jaime Garzón and Jineth Bedoya.
Protect Hungarians’ right to criticise public officials, say IFEX members
IFEX members support the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union’s draft law to decriminalise libel and defamation of public officials
Groups condemn Ecuadorian authorities’ plan to close local organization Fundamedios
For members of the IFEX-ALC, the Secom decision to shut down Fundamedios will affect the free expression landscape in Ecuador and threatens the right of society to be informed. Fundamedios is the only organisation that monitors attacks and threats on the media and defends the right to freedom of expression in Ecuador.
Delays force postponement of first public hearing in Jineth Bedoya’s case
The Foundation for Freedom of the Press argues that cases regarding violence against journalists should not be prolonged. Jineth Bedoya has waited for 15 years for the trial to start.
Latin American groups condemn use of Hacking Team software
EFF, Derechos Digitales and their colleagues in the region have issued a statement to Latin American governments, demanding more transparency on how Latin American states are using — or misusing — spyware like that sold by Hacking Team.
UN Security Council must press for an end to attacks against media in Yemen
IFEX members urge the UN Security Council to ensure the protection of journalists in Yemen in light of historic resolution.