Articles by World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC)
TMG welcomes release of journalist Ben Brik but condemns policy of punishing critical journalists
Members of the TMG, which is on mission in Tunisia this week, also condemned the charges against journalist Fahem Boukadous as a political manoeuvre whose true aim is to silence criticism of Tunisian authorities.
TMG calls for end to harassment of journalists in Tunisia
The Tunisia Monitoring Group (TMG), a coalition of 20 IFEX members, has received reports of further harassment of Tunisian journalists working for independent media.
IFEX members in Latin America and the Caribbean outline key challenges to freedom of expression in the region
Thirteen IFEX members in Latin America and the Caribbean endorse the joint statement issued in February 2010 by the Special Rapporteurs on Freedom of Expression.
AMARC mission to establish work plan for reconstruction of community radio network
The organisation’s second international mission to Haiti brought donations of equipment and technical support to Radyo Zetwal Peyizan.
UN Human Rights Council: 40 IFEX members reject “defamation of religions” resolutions
In a joint submission to the UN Human Rights Council, 40 IFEX members protest resolutions on defamation of religion and the proposed elaboration of complementary standards to the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
Chile’s community radio stations have key role in disaster response
AMARC applauds the rapid response of Chile’s community radio stations to the recent earthquake and calls for legal measures to facilitate community broadcasting.
On International Women’s Day, 24 IFEX members appeal to the UN to raise concerns about the ongoing violations of women’s rights
To mark the occasion of 8 March 2010, International Women’s Day, members of the Tunisia Monitoring Group (TMG), and members of the IFEX Gender Working Group appeal to the UN to raise concerns about the ongoing violations of women’s rights in Tunisia.
Ailing journalist should be allowed specialist medical care in prison, says TMG
Campaigners for free expression voice new concern for the health of jailed journalist Taoufik Ben Brik, one of President Ben Ali’s firmest critics.