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Prevent is a UK government programme focused on preventing terrorism. The government describes Prevent as: [A] national programme that aims to stop people from becoming terrorists or supporting ...
"Authorities worldwide are restricting access to books that address sexual violence, LGBTQ narratives, and issues of race, disproportionately affecting marginalised communities and signalling a ...
Human rights advocates said that the suspicious death of Tibetan writer and educator Humkar Dorje Rinpoche could be a case of transnational repression. This statement was originally published on ...
In the 38 months since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russian forces have killed 12 reporters, kidnapped 29, and threatened or intimidated 129. This statement was originally ...
From digital repression to government censorship, access to information remains under siege. IFEX members are pushing back to ensure information remains a public good. As a highly collaborative ...
Former state TV journalist Dzmitry Semchanka resigned in protest following the rigged 2020 presidential election, and condemned police violence against demonstrators. He is currently serving three ...
"The effective implementation and enforcement of the Digital Markets Act is one of the most powerful tools to guarantee an open, decentralised, fair and diverse information environment across the EU" ...
The National Human Rights Commission conducted orientation sessions on promoting and implementing freedom of expression mechanisms in Madhesh, Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini provinces. This statement ...
Hong Kong overseas media outlets and outspoken journalists are also targets of China's transnational repression. This statement was originally published on globalvoices.org on 23 April 2025. Hong Kong ...
ADHRB warns that expansive facial‑recognition networks, spyware deployments, and draconian cybercrime laws threaten privacy, free expression and association, urging robust legal safeguards and ...
2024 was one of the deadliest years for media workers. IFEX and its members worked tirelessly to protect journalists, combat impunity, and hold power to account. As a highly collaborative network of ...
Building on the UN Human Rights Council's resolution against internet shutdowns and surveillance, MFWA is advocating for West African dialogue on digital rights in partnership with the United Nations ...