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Attacks Censorship
ARTICLE 19
On the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia, states are urged to strengthen protections of the right to free expression for LGBT people and end impunity for violence.
Free Expression & the Law
Initiative for Freedom of Expression - Turkey, PEN American Center, Writers in Prison Committee, PEN International
Sign a petition to help free translator and women's rights activist Ayşe Berktay, whose next hearing is on 27 May. She is among many jailed in Turkey in violation of their right to freedom of expression.
Censorship
Index on Censorship
In Egypt, conquering the culture of self-censorship around sexual harassment has been a battle for artists and activists alike.
Impunity Free Expression & the Law
Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies
Two years after the "Arab Spring" swept the region and led to the ouster of rulers in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, and Yemen, the state of human rights in these countries remains dire and the transition to democracy faces major challenges.
Issue highlights
Index on Censorship
Reporters Without Borders
Iran Free Expression & the Law
22 May 2013
Country highlights
Committee to Protect Journalists
Human Rights Watch
Fundamedios - Andean Foundation for Media Observation & Study
ARTICLE 19
Kenya Access to Information Free Expression & the Law
22 May 2013
Institute for Reporters' Freedom and Safety
Azerbaijan Free Expression & the Law
22 May 2013
Committee to Protect Journalists
Index on Censorship
Bulgaria Access to Information
21 May 2013
Latest Tweet:In #Nepal, press faces litigation for critical coverage of courts http://t.co/ZzWut8TXiw | @pressfreedom –
