Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA)

Articles by Palestinian Center for Development and Media Freedoms (MADA)

Link to: Journalists covering march attacked by security forces

Journalists covering march attacked by security forces

The latest attacks further raise concerns about freedom of expression in Gaza, which has seen a rash of violations against journalists in the last month.

Link to: Thirty IFEX members call on authorities to respect and protect free expression as the country descends into further uncertainty

Thirty IFEX members call on authorities to respect and protect free expression as the country descends into further uncertainty

The implications for journalists covering demonstrations are unclear, and their ability to move around freely and safely cannot be guaranteed.

Link to: Journalist harassed by Hamas police

Journalist harassed by Hamas police

Quds Radio correspondent Mohammed Abdul Nabi was detained and assaulted by police officers while covering a story at a hospital.

Link to: MADA condemns free expression violations perpetrated by security force personnel in Gaza

MADA condemns free expression violations perpetrated by security force personnel in Gaza

Hamas security force personnel have carried out numerous violent attacks on journalists covering youth protests in the Gaza Strip.

Link to: MADA demands investigation into attacks on journalists covering protest

MADA demands investigation into attacks on journalists covering protest

Police officers and members of the internal security forces attacked several journalists covering a protest on 15 March 2011 in the Gaza Strip.

Link to: MADA hosts two free expression workshops in Gaza

MADA hosts two free expression workshops in Gaza

The first workshop, “Freedom of Expression in Local and International Legislation”, was part of a series aimed at raising journalists’ awareness of the laws relating to their work and guaranteeing them the right to free expression.

Link to: Violations against journalists in February 2011

Violations against journalists in February 2011

MADA monitored numerous violations against journalists in the occupied Palestinian territories during February.

Link to: MADA hosts workshop aimed at enhancing lawyers’ ability to handle cases involving freedom of expression

MADA hosts workshop aimed at enhancing lawyers’ ability to handle cases involving freedom of expression

The workshop was held as part of MADA’s programme designed to enhance freedom of expression, in cooperation with the lawyers’ syndicate, and funded by the UNESCO office in Ramallah.