Articles by International Publishers Association (IPA)
At UNHRC, rights groups highlight deterioration of media freedom in Turkey
Over 70 rights and expression organisations worldwide entreated the UN Human Rights Council’s 34th session to call on Turkey to take immediate steps to address the ongoing free expression crisis in the country.
Australia: Free expression detained?
25 IFEX members question Australia’s detention of dissident journalists, cartoonists and actors at Manus Island.
“Vatileaks” verdict: Journalists acquitted, priest found guilty
Vatican judges acquit journalists who published exposés on endemic corruption in the Holy See.
Open letter on the financial crisis facing the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
On 23 May, the IACHR reported that severe financial problems have forced it to cancel its July and October sessions and all trips planned for this year and, if new funding cannot be secured by mid-June, will lead to the non-renewal of the contracts of 40 per cent of its staff
Call for release of 73-year-old publisher held in Dhaka since February
Publisher Shamsuzzoha Manik has been charged under Bangladesh’s ICT Act, and faces up to 14 years in prison if found guilty.
Malaysian MPs should reject restrictive amendments to internet and communications law
IFEX members and regional partners urge Malaysian MPs to ensure media laws are in line with international standards on online freedom of expression and access to information.
Free expression groups call on UN to appoint Special Representative for the Safety of Journalists
34 IFEX members are supporting RSF’s initiative to create the position of a Special Representative of the UN Secretary General for the Safety of Journalists.
Free imprisoned blogger Shokjang, civil society groups tell Chinese authorities
Critical blogging is the lifeblood of free societies, not a threat to social stability, say rights groups.