IFEX calls on Myanmar junta to drop all charges under new censorship legislation, free all protestors and journalists, and restore media licenses
IFEX is calling for the restoration of media licenses to IFEX member Mizzima News and other media outlets who have played an essential role in shedding light on the violence inflicted by the junta against their own people. 897 people have been killed and over 6500 arrested, charged or sentenced since the coup in February.
IFEX expresses solidarity with Mizzima, condemns violent crackdown in Myanmar
IFEX, the global network of over 100 organisations dedicated to promoting and defending the right to freedom of expression and information, expresses its solidarity and support for its Myanmar member Mizzima, and condemns the violent crackdown against protestors, journalists, rights defenders, and civil society organisations perpetrated by the military junta which seized power in Myanmar on February 1st.
IFEX calls on Colombian state to return to Inter-American Court hearing on the Jineth Bedoya case
“We see the withdrawal of the state as another obstacle to achieving justice for Jineth Bedoya. IFEX will continue to stand with her. After 20 years, this will not deter her in her fight. The misogynistic culture that allows women to be treated in this way must come to an end,” said IFEX Executive Director Annie Game.
Open letter to the members of the Chamber of Senators of the Congress of the Union in Mexico
The Senate of the Republic has an opportunity to reverse a decision that if fully approved would aggravate the situation of risk in which thousands of individuals live in Mexico. As such, we call on you to reconsider the 6 October decision taken by the Chamber of Deputies regarding the elimination of 109 public funds and trusts.
IFEX condemns politically-motivated 15-year prison sentence for its member Bahey eldin Hassan, a renowned Egyptian human rights defender
“The entire IFEX network stands united in calling for Bahey’s profoundly unjust sentence to be quashed, and for Egyptian authorities to immediately end their crackdown against human rights defenders and all those exercising their right to freedom of expression.”
Freedom of expression in the fight against systemic racism and oppression
On 25 May 2020, in the United States, George Floyd’s voice was heard for the last time. His horrific murder and his final message – I can’t breathe – shed a harsh light on a reality that far too many look away from. A tipping point was reached. A spark was lit. And the world couldn’t stay silent anymore.
IFEX strongly condemns violent crackdown against Egyptian rights defenders
“All of us at IFEX wish to express our profound concern and solidarity with our colleagues Gamal Eid, Amr Emam, Mohamed Zaree, and Bahey eldin Hassan following deeply alarming incidents.”
IFEX welcomes acquittal of Turkish free speech activists Erol Önderoğlu, Şebnem Koru Fincancı, and Ahmet Nesin
“All of us at IFEX are overjoyed that Erol, Sebnem, and Ahmet have finally been acquitted of these absurd charges – they should never have been put on trial in the first place,” said IFEX Executive Director Annie Game. “However, our delight is tempered by the knowledge of the many journalists, academics, and rights defenders who remain imprisoned or facing charges designed to intimidate them into silence — including our colleague Erol who faces new charges in November.”
IFEX calls on Ecuador to guarantee safety of free expression defender César Ricaurte
IFEX – a global network of over 100 organisations dedicated to promoting and defending freedom of expression and information – is deeply concerned over threats against César Ricaurte, Executive Director of the Fundación Andina para la Observación y el Estudio de Medios (Fundamedios). The threats began after he received a sentence of 15 days in prison and a demand for an official apology for his public rebuke of former ambassador Jorge Jurado.
IFEX condemns Bahrain’s decision to uphold Nabeel Rajab’s 5-year prison sentence
On 31 December 2018, the Bahraini Court of Cassation upheld renowned human rights defender Nabeel Rajab’s 5-year prison sentence for tweeting.
Unfree and unfair: IFEX condemns Cambodia’s pre-election crackdown on free expression
On 29 July, Cambodians will go to the polls under the shadow of a relentless attack on critical voices. The IFEX network condemns these actions, which have deprived the election of all credibility, and calls for the full restoration of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the country.
IFEX calls on Bahrain to release human rights defender Nabeel Rajab
A Bahraini court has upheld a five-year prison sentence against renowned human rights defender and IFEX member Nabeel Rajab for tweets about human rights violations. The IFEX network is calling on Bahraini authorities to release him immediately and unconditionally.
A letter to the world’s biggest jailer of journalists
During World Press Freedom Day, IFEX lets Turkey know that becoming the world’s biggest jailer of journalists is not an accomplishment to be proud of.
Hungary’s foreign funding bill a transparent attack on civil society
IFEX calls for the full and immediate withdrawal of Hungary’s proposed foreign funding bill, due to the threat it poses to local members and other independent civil society groups.
Nadire Mater’s conviction is Turkey’s attempt to silence dissent
Mater’s suspended sentence after an “unlawful trial” is one way Turkey’s government is trying to silence its critics.
Şanar Yurdatapan sentence: “Legal” censorship
IFEX condemns the conviction of IFEX member spokesperson Şanar Yurdapatan as a an attempt to silence him for the next two years.