2 days ago · IFEX is a nexus for free expression expertise contributed by over 100 member organisations, spanning 70 countries, and committed to collaboration and transformative advocacy. IFEX’s 2023 Annual Report is packed with stories of creativity, compassion, and collaboration from our amazing/unique ...

Jan 14, 2025 · As Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported, the response to the protests by authorities was swift and violent.. “Security forces killed at least 11 people and injured dozens of others using live bullets and tear gas during post-election protests across the country.”

SFLCin said that while the rules address many critical aspects of data processing and protection, certain ambiguities persist. This statement was originally published on sflc.in on 15 January 2025.. The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, enacted by the Parliament of India on August 11, 2023, [1] marked a pivotal step in the country’s journey toward a robust data protection regime.

4 days ago · The latest bomb threat received by IMI came with the message: "Today your building will explode, and your loved ones will be picking you up piece by piece". This statement was originally published on imi.org.ua on 20 February 2025. The Institute of Mass Information (IMI) received an email on ...

Feb 5, 2025 · IFEX and other signatories urge the Turkish authorities to uphold the principles of justice, release the journalists subjected to arbitrary arrests and detentions, and safeguard the vital role of journalism in fostering debate on matters of public interest and democracy.

"Most of the recent attacks on journalists happened at a 2 February 2 protest in Tbilisi, while others were obstructed or attacked at a smaller demonstration calling for the release of jailed journalist Mzia Amaghlobeli" - CPJ Mamuka Andguladze, chair of local rights group Media Advocacy Coalition ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Despite the enormous challenges ahead, Guatemalan citizens, civil society, and democratic governments can remain cautiously hopeful about Arévalo’s second year in office.

4 days ago · Journalists Elif Akgül, Yıldız Tar and Nurcan Kaya were among the 52 people arrested in mid-February as part of an ongoing investigation by the İstanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office. This statement was originally published on bianet.org on 19 February 2025. An investigation targets the ...

Freedom of speech in Ukraine in January 2025. Journalist Vitaliy Portnikov faced online harassment and reported that his assassination was “in the works” following a smear campaign targeting him by Russian and pro-Russian agents. The campaign was allegedly triggered by an excerpt from his interview with Natalia Baliuk last year.

Jan 21, 2025 · Uganda's feminist movement is under threat as foreign donors support conservative groups. This statement was originally published on globalvoices.org on 19 January 2025.. The rise of the anti-rights conservative groups in Uganda and around the world has led to gendered disinformation that is threatening democracy and freedoms in the East African nation.