IFEX Newsletter

11 - 17 October 2019

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Open letter to the Emirati authorities to free human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor on his 50th birthday

Civil society organisations have called upon the UAE government to immediately and unconditionally release human rights defender Ahmed Mansoor, whose life they believe may be at risk following beatings and hunger strikes to protest deplorable and inhumane prison conditions.

Africa | Access to Information

From dictatorship to democracy: All eyes on The Gambia’s upcoming Universal Periodic Review

Ahead of The Gambia’s Universal Periodic Review, IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters asks: What issues are at the top of civil society’s agenda?

Malta | Attacks

RSF report highlights deteriorating press freedom climate in wake of Daphne Caruana Galizia murder

Two years on from her murder in Malta, there has been no justice for Daphne Caruana Galizia; this lack of progress has shed light on broader systemic failings with regard to Malta’s press freedom climate, rule of law, and democratic checks and balances.

Ecuador | Attacks

IFEX-ALC condemns repressive actions against journalists in Ecuador

IFEX-ALC condemns the threats, attacks, harassment and censorship being perpetrated against media outlets and journalists in Ecuador, as well as the repression of citizens who have taken to the streets to express their discontent with economic measures announced by President Lenín Moreno.

Vietnam | Censorship

Vietnam’s ongoing crackdown on online commentators

During the first nine months of 2019, Vietnam convicted at least 11 people and sentenced them to between two and nine years in prison for criticising the government.

International | Censorship

#MeToo’s second anniversary: What have been the successes? What challenges lie ahead?

The #MeToo movement has seen concrete changes in laws and policies globally; one of the biggest changes is the growing space and support for survivors to speak up and break the silence around sexual harassment and assault.

Middle East & North Africa | Attacks

Are deepfakes the next big threat for women rights defenders in the Middle East?

The Gulf Centre for Human Rights looks at how the evolving technology could be maliciously used to target vocal women rights defenders in the region.

Leslie de Freitas

Reyhana Masters (Africa), Laura Vidal (Americas), Mong Palatino (Asia & Pacific), Cathal Sheerin (Europe & Central Asia), Naseem Tarawnah (MENA)

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