Articles by Freedom House
Freedom House condemns assassination of outspoken politician
Federal Minister of Minorities Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti may have been killed for his vocal opposition to the country’s harsh blasphemy laws.
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.
Freedom House condemns killing of Punjab governor
Salman Taseer was murdered because of his support for the repeal of the country’s archaic blasphemy law, Freedom House said.
Freedom House calls for transatlantic solidarity to press for concrete action in wake of post-election crackdown
If the government fails to take fully restorative action immediately, the European Union should renew sanctions against the Lukashenka regime, says the organisation.
Thousands protest flawed election; access to independent media blocked
Attempts by authorities to suppress voices of opposition during and after the election have extinguished any hope for a free and fair process, according to Freedom House.
International partnership meeting statement
Twenty-eight organisations meeting to discuss international partnerships joined colleagues in the Philippines in remembering victims of the Ampatuan Town Massacre.
Forty-four IFEX members call for concrete measures to end violence against outspoken women journalists and activists
On the occasion of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, on 25 November 2010, 44 IFEX members, including members of the IFEX Gender Working Group, call attention to the situation of women in the free expression community who are subject to targeted attacks because of their gender.