The shocking facts about the problem of impunity:
journalists and media workers have been killed since 2006.
9 out of 10 cases go unpunished and see perpetrators walk free.
organisations that make up the IFEX network are committed to ending impunity.
Action Plan or Inaction Plan? The fate of the world’s journalists – and our democracies – hangs in the balance
On the 2022 International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, and the 10th anniversary of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists, IFEX’s Executive Director underscores the need for States to start living up to their commitments.
Recent Articles on Impunity
No decline in impunity for crimes against journalists in Europe
Kosovo has the worst record for impunity in the region: nineteen Serbian and Albanian journalists were killed, abducted and disappeared between 1998 and 2005, and those responsible have never faced justice.
Uganda’s anti-gay law, Niger’s dangerous directive, and a new West African lawyers’ network
October 2024 in Africa: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Restrictive laws in Paraguay and Cuba and rising hostility in Argentina
October in the Americas: A free expression and civic space round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Laura Vidal, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Philippines: Call for swift trial to finally achieve justice for journalist Gerry Ortega
The three press freedom groups have investigated the case since 2020, which showed damning evidence of the former governor in the journalist’s murder.
Malaysia: Stop all forms of violence and fear against journalists
Recognising the importance of the media and preserving their place in our society must be held to the utmost highest order within all institutions in Malaysia.
Lebanese journalists confront risks and challenges amid Israel’s war
Two recent reports highlight escalating threats and impunity of perpetrators targeting journalists in Lebanon, underscoring the urgent need for protections and the vital role of independent journalism.