Free Expression Spotlight
16 May 2012
Azerbaijan
Eurovision 2012: Five things the hosts don't want you to know
Behind the Eurovision glitz is an "alarming" free expression situation, says a coalition of international rights groups. Plus:- Take action! Support human rights in Azerbaijan- Video petition: Sing for Democracy - Human Rights Watch Azerbaijan Eurovision page- Amnesty International Azerbaijan Running Scared campaign
From the Communiqué
16 May 2012
Kosovo (Serbia)
President rejects bill that criminalises libel
Following a public outcry, Kosovo's President last week rejected a proposed law that would have criminalised libel and allowed journalists to be jailed if they didn't reveal their sources, report the South East Europe Media Organisation (SEEMO), an affiliate of the International Press Institute (IPI), and Human Rights Watch.
Campaigns and Advocacy
22 May 2012
Ecuador
Seventeen states request respect for freedom of expression
Seventeen states from the Americas, Europe and Asia suggested that the Ecuadorian government should respect and guarantee the freedoms of the press and of expression in the country.
22 May 2012
Bahrain
ARTICLE 19's submission to the Universal Periodic Review
ARTICLE 19 has called on the UN member states to urge the authorities to commit to preventing harassment of journalists and human rights defenders, stop controlling and censoring the media, increase internet freedom and end violations of the right to peaceful protest.
22 May 2012
Azerbaijan
International freedom of expression coalition launches website ahead of Eurovision
The International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan's website examines the alarming freedom of expression situation in Azerbaijan, where journalists and others face blackmail, intimidation, violence, and imprisonment for expressing critical views.
22 May 2012
Senegal
Freedom of expression and access to information key to promoting equal political representation, says ARTICLE 19
The law on parity constitutes an integral part of the legal framework of Senegal, one of the most protective and progressive laws on women’s rights.
18 May 2012
Joint action - Bahrain
One hundred organisations call to end assault on freedom of speech, and to free all detained human rights defenders and netizens
One hundred organisations appeal to authorities to release human rights activists in Bahrain from prison. They include Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja, founder of IFEX member BCHR, his daughter Zaynab Al-Khawaja, and Nabeel Rajab, President of BCHR. Al-Khawaja’s life is at risk after more than three months on hunger strike.
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Urgent alerts
NEPAL: FNJ condemns anti-press attacks during NEFIN's nationwide protests FNJ condemns the government and the police administration who failed to prevent attacks on journalists and the vandalisation of press vehicles.22 May 2012 BANGLADESH: Journalist brutally attacked Unidentified assailants hacked the right arm of journalist Fazlur Rahman, allegedly for reporting on an obscene dance performance on a college campus.
22 May 2012 PAKISTAN: Abducted journalist found dead in Balochistan Many journalists refused to comment on the killing of Razzaq Gul owing to security reasons.
22 May 2012
Take action!
ETHIOPIA: Demand the release of journalist Eskinder Nega
Join in the call for the release of Ethiopian journalist and blogger Eskinder Nega who could face the death penalty if convicted. Sign the petition
1 May 2012
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