Articles by International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
IFLA/FAIFE protests restrictions on access to information in run-up to WSIS
(IFLA/FAIFE/IFEX) – The following is an IFLA/FAIFE media release: IFLA/FAIFE protests against restrictions on freedom of access to information in Tunisia in the run up to the World Summit on the Information Society IFLA/FAIFE urges the Tunisian government to take steps to increase freedom of access to information in the country by removing restrictions on […]
Librarian acquitted in censorship trial
(IFLA/FAIFE/IFEX) – The following is an IFLA/FAIFE press release: Not Guilty: Final Verdict on Italian Librarian Accused of Lending an Obscene Book to a Minor IFLA/FAIFE are extremely pleased to announce that the Italian librarian recently accused of lending an obscene book to a minor has been acquitted on appeal of all charges (see the […]
IFLA/FAIFE alarmed over closure of libraries
(IFLA/FAIFE/IFEX) – The following is an IFLA/FAIFE media release: IFLA protests closure of libraries and violations of human rights in Turkmenistan The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) strongly protests the closure of libraries in Turkmenistan and its impact on freedom of access to information and freedom of expression in the country. While […]
IFLA calls for greater access to public domain information
(IFLA/FAIFE/IFEX) – The following is a 28 October 2004 IFLA/ FAIFE statement: Declaration of the International Conference “Information as Public Domain: Access through Libraries” On 27-29 October 2004 St. Petersburg hosted the International Conference “Information as Public Domain: Access through Libraries”, which was attended by over 120 representatives of public authorities, academic research organizations, libraries […]
IFLA calls on U.S. to allow visits and information exchanges with Cuba
(IFLA/FAIFE/IFEX) – The following is an IFLA/FAIFE media release: IFLA calls on US to allow visits and information to and from Cuba “IFLA again urges the US government to eliminate obstacles imposed by its policies on access to information by Cubans”, says the Chair of the IFLA/FAIFE Committee, Mr Alex Byrne. The International Federation of […]
IFLA/FAIFE concerned over use of libraries for surveillance
(IFLA/FAIFE/IFEX) – The following is an IFLA/FAIFE media release: June 2003 Libraries are for democracy, not surveillance “In order to win the war against terrorism, we need to reinforce the democratic ideal,” said the Chair of the IFLA/FAIFE Committee, Mr. Alex Byrne. The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) expresses its strong concern […]
IFLA urges Cuban government to eliminate obstacles to access to information
(IFLA/FAIFE/IFEX) – The following is an IFLA/FAIFE media release: Intellectual freedom in Cuba “Once again, IFLA urges the Cuban government to eliminate obstacles to access to information imposed by its policies”, says the Chair of the IFLA/FAIFE Committee, Mr Alex Byrne. The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) and its Committee on Freedom […]
IFLA statement on terrorism, the Internet and free access to information
(IFLA/FAIFE/IFEX) – The following is a 4 October 2001 IFLA/FAIFE media release, followed by an IFLA statement on libraries and intellectual freedom: IFLA Statement on Terrorism, the Internet and Free Access to Information The recent terrorist attacks on New York and Washington shocked and appalled librarians and information professionals around the world. The loss of […]