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
Joint letter to European Commission President: Media freedom, journalists’ protection, and EU citizens’ access to public interest journalism must remain high political priorities
The signatories strongly urged President von der Leyen to support durable and long-lasting solutions to strengthen the space for media freedom, pluralism and independence, as well as the sustainability and competitiveness of the media sector in Europe.
Mexico: IPI condemns killing of journalist Víctor Alonso Morales Culebro
International civil society organization Article 19, which reported his death, believes recent articles by Morales Culebro could have put him at risk.
Killing of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif declared unlawful
Kenya’s High Court ruling finds authorities violated Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif’s right to life.
India: IPI calls for renewed commitment to press freedom
IPI global network noted that press freedom has deteriorated dramatically under the first two terms of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
LGBTQI+ rights ruling in Namibia, disturbing declines in West African media freedom
June 2024 in Africa: A free expression and civic space round-up, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
Drones, deportations, and cybercrimes: MENA’s journalists under siege
June 2024 in MENA: A free expression round-up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Naseem Tarawnah, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.