Articles by Institute of Mass Information (IMI)
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.
Ukraine: 2015 saw fewer attacks on journalists, increased restrictions on access to information
In 2015, in Ukrainian territory not under occupation, there were 310 registered press freedom violations, which is three times less than in 2014, according to IMI’s Freedom of the Press Barometer.
Journalists impeded from reporting on local elections in Ukraine
In Vinnytsia, a journalist was kicked out of a polling station and had her camera confiscated. Meanwhile, in Lutsk, observers, candidates, and journalists were not allowed to be present at an evening session of the district election committee.
Incidents of aggression decreasing, but press freedom climate remains grim
“Regardless of statistical data that indicates certain improvement of the situation with the freedom of press in Ukraine, the status quo still remains alarming,” says the Institute of Mass Information’s executive director, Oksana Romaniuk.
Ahead of cartoonist’s trial, NGOs call on Malaysian government to drop charges
Charged under the Sedition Act in Malaysia, internationally known political cartoonist Zunar could face 43 years in jail for a tweet.
Lyon Declaration: Global call to include access to information in UN development agenda
IFEX members and partners from around the world urge the UN to include access to information in the Agenda for the Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals.
Protecting freedom of expression for LGBT people
Making a statement during International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO-T).
Access to information a casualty as Russian troops invade Crimea
Ever since Russian military troops entered the autonomous parliamentary republic of Crimea, local TV channels have been intimidated, camera operators have been beaten and websites have been targeted by DDoS attacks.