Campaigns and Advocacy - United States
1 May 2012
United States
California Legislature recognises World Press Freedom Day
The resolution recognizes the role a free press plays within California and throughout the world in sustaining and monitoring democracy, contributing to greater accountability in government, and promoting civic participation and economic development.
28 September 2011
Uzbekistan / United States
United States urged to take tough stance on Uzbekistan
In a letter to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, human rights groups expressed concern over proposed legislation to permit military and other assistance to the Uzbek government, one of the most repressive in the world.
31 March 2011
United States
CJFE urges government to strengthen protection of whistleblowers
As the US prepares to host World Press Freedom Day, CJFE urges the government to re-evaluate its stance on the actions of Wikileaks and the alleged actions of Private Bradley Manning.
23 March 2011
Mexico / United States
CJFE urges US authorities to grant Mexican journalist political asylum
Emilio Gutiérrez Soto is currently living with his son in Las Cruces, New Mexico, awaiting a decision from an immigration judge.
4 March 2011
Mexico / United States
Government should hold security forces accountable, protect journalists, rights defenders, says Human Rights Watch
Deaths tied to drug violence and grave human rights violations have increased significantly since Calderón deployed the military in 2007 to combat drug cartels.
13 January 2011
China / United States
CPJ asks Obama to raise press freedom issues with Chinese President Hu Jintao
CPJ wrote to President Obama in advance of the Chinese president's visit to the United States.
23 December 2010
United States / International
RSF sends letter to President Obama and General Attorney Holder regarding possible criminal prosecution of Julian Assange
RSF is concerned that any arbitrary prosecution of WikiLeaks for receiving and publishing sensitive documents would inevitably create a dangerous precedent.
8 December 2010
Mexico / United States
Border editors, publishers, reporters agree to combat violence, impunity in Mexico
Participants at the Border Editors and Newspaper Publishers Forum analysed the situation facing the Mexican press and studied how to make the profession safer under government protection.
8 November 2010
Indonesia / United States
Obama urged to make a stand for human rights during Indonesia visit
US President Barack Obama should encourage Indonesia to take concrete measures to protect free expression and religious freedom, and to require accountability by the armed forces, Human Rights Watch said.
2 November 2010
Colombia / United States
US Congress and Obama administration urged to examine dark side of Uribe years
Colombian journalists Claudia Julieta Duque and Hollman Morris were scheduled to participate in a news conference organised by RSF in Washington, DC.
22 October 2010
Joint action - China / United States
US should adopt principled China policy, say human rights advocates
In a letter to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, three IFEX members and other groups urge her to take a series of steps prior to the upcoming US-China summit.
18 August 2010
United States
"Criticism of Wikileaks is not a call for censorship or support for the war," says RSF
The Wikileaks website is facing possible closure in the US and targeted persecution of its contributors, following its decision to post leaked reports naming Afghan civilians who have collaborated with the international military coalition.
12 August 2010
United States
Open letter to Wikileaks founder Julian Assange: "A bad precedent for the Internet's future," RSF says
Wikileaks posted the article "Afghan War Diary 2004 - 2009" together with 92,000 leaked documents disclosing the names of Afghans who have provided information to the international military coalition that has been in Afghanistan since 2001.
19 May 2010
Mexico / United States
CPJ urges Obama and Calderón to address press freedom crisis in Mexico
Violence has become so pervasive that trafficking organisations now exert effective censorship over key issues that resonate on both sides of the border.
11 May 2010
China / United States
Use talks to address human rights backsliding, US secretary of state urged ahead of dialogue with Chinese government
Benchmarks are essential for an effective dialogue with the Chinese government, Human Rights Watch noted.
26 April 2010
United States
Mumia Abu-Jamal: half his life spent on death row
RSF is concerned over a recent legal setback that could expedite Mumia Abu-Jamal's execution and is supporting a petition submitted by his supporters.
9 April 2010
Kazakhstan / United States
CPJ asks Obama to raise poor press record with Kazakhstan
On 12 April 2010, US President Obama will be meeting in Washington with Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev.
25 February 2010
International / United States
Human rights advocates present plan of action to Obama administration
President Obama was urged to prioritise freedom of expression and association, and support human rights defenders.
13 November 2009
Asia and Pacific / United States
Obama should press Asian leaders on rights, says Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch called on Obama to raise the lack of democratic change in Burma, restraints on freedom of expression across the region, widespread impunity for rights violations, and a weak regional human rights institution.
12 November 2009
United States
Book groups support Patriot Act reform bill in House
People are urged to contact members of the House of Representatives in support of a bill banning the government from using the Patriot Act to identify the books that people borrow or purchase.
10 November 2009
China / United States
PEN calls on President Obama to stand up for free expression in China
On the eve of Barack Obama's first state visit to China, PEN American Center has sent a letter urging the president to intervene on behalf of the more than 40 writers imprisoned in that country because of their work.
13 October 2009
United States
Marking World Day Against the Death Penalty, RSF releases interview with imprisoned journalist's lawyer
Lawyer Robert R. Bryan discusses the Mumia Abu-Jamal case and the current situation of the death penalty in the United States.
2 June 2009
United States / Middle East and North Africa
CPJ urges President Obama to reaffirm U.S. leadership on press freedom when he speaks in Cairo
In a letter to President Obama, CPJ suggests steps that his administration can take to bring U.S. policy in the Arab and Muslim worlds in line with the U.S.'s commitment to freedom of expression.
18 February 2009
Joint action - China / United States
Three IFEX members and four other organisations urge U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to make censorship, human rights abuses key issues in state visit to China
(RSF/IFEX) - The following is a 12 February 2009 joint letter by Human Rights Watch, Freedom House, Reporters Without Borders and four other organisations:
26 January 2009
Joint action - United States
ARTICLE 19 and Privacy International welcome move to improve public access to government information
(ARTICLE 19/IFEX) - The following is a 23 January 2009 joint statement by ARTICLE 19 and Privacy International, an interim member of IFEX:
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