Freedom of Expression
Freedom of Expression
The International Freedom of Expression Exchange (IFEX), founded in 1992, is a global network of 81 non-governmental organisations that promotes and defends the right to freedom of expression. IFEX exchanges information online and mobilises action on issues such as press freedom, Internet censorship, freedom of information legislation, criminal defamation and insult laws, media concentration and attacks on journalists, writers, human rights defenders and Internet users. A Clearing House in Toronto, Canada, coordinates the programmes and activities of IFEX, and is managed by... read more
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UN invites countries to tune in for first World Radio Day
From Big News Network Dated 11 February 2012 The role of radio as a facilitator of education, freedom of expression and public debate will be celebrated as World Radio Day is observed for the first time on Monday by the United Nations Educationa
EU urged to reject international anti-counterfeiting pact
From Amnesty International USA Dated 10 February 2012 A proposed trade agreement aimed at protecting intellectual property could pose a threat to a wide range of human rights. February...
Global day of action - supporting the people of the Middle East and North Africa
From Amnesty International USA Dated 10 February 2012 A global day of action will be held in nearly 20 countries on 11 February in solidarity with protesters in the Middle East and North Africa. ...
China must release activist sentenced to seven years for writing poem
From Amnesty International USA Dated 10 February 2012 China has sentenced a veteran activist to seven years in prison for writing a poem urging people to support freedom. February...
India’s Downward Spiral
From Owni EU Dated 10 February 2012 The world's biggest democracy is losing its way on freedom of expression online.
Don’t Sideline Human Rights at EU-China Summit
From Big News Network Dated 10 February 2012 With the Chinese government's widening attacks on freedom of expression, human rights defenders, civil society activists, and government critics, the EU needs to speak out not just to protest ...
UN invites countries to tune in for first World Radio Day
From UN News Centre Dated 10 February 2012 The role of radio as a facilitator of education, freedom of expression and public debate will be celebrated as World Radio Day is observed for the first time on Monday by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Ireland to push for internet freedom in 2012
From United Nations Radio Dated 9 February 2012 Ireland says it intends to prioritise internet freedom as the new Chair of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe or OSCE. Speaking at a Security Council meeting on Thursday, Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister said the threat to freedom...
Spanish bishops denounce TV censorship of religion ad
From Catholic News Agency Dated 9 February 2012 Bilboa, Spain, Feb 9, 2012 / 06:05 pm ( CNA ).- Catholic bishops in the Spanish dioceses of Bilbao, San Sebastian and Vitoria criticized the public television station EITB for pulling an ad that promoted religion classes in public schools....
ECHR rejects 'freedom of expression' plea of homophobic leaflet distributors
From New Europe News Dated 9 February 2012 Author: Martin Setina On 9 February, the European Court for Human Rights (ECHR) delivered a unanimous judgment in the case of Vejdeland and Others vs. Sweden, not overruling the judgment delivered by the Swedish Supreme Court convicting the...
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