Thursday 26 September 2013

STATEMENT

UNHRC: Russia must respect Olympic Ideals ahead of Sochi

ARTICLE 19 calls on all UN Member States to support a resolution on “promoting human rights through sport and the Olympic Ideal”, tabled by Russia at the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Sochi. Read more >

JOINT STATEMENT

Obama: States Must Protect Civil Society under Threat

“We must do more to spur global action” against restrictions on civil society, said US President Barack Obama in his opening address of today’s High Level Event on Supporting Civil Society. Read more >

PRESS RELEASE

Brazil: Original Marco Civil Internet Bill should be adopted

ARTICLE 19 is urging the Brazilian Congress to adopt “Marco Civil da Internet” Bill (the Bill), a new law that offers progressive protection for freedom of expression online and establish guidelines for the regulation of the internet in the country. Congress is currently in the process of reviewing the Bill. Read more >

UPDATE

Over 50 freedom of expression organisations call for immediate release of Moroccan editor Ali Anouzla

We, the undersigned press freedom and freedom of expression organisations call on the authorities in Morocco to immediately release Ali Anouzla, editor of the Arabic edition of the news website Lakome, who was arrested on 17 September 2013, in connection with an article published on his website. Read more >

STATEMENT

Principles on Surveillance and Human Rights: UNHRC must take action on surveillance

ARTICLE 19 welcomes the release of the “International Principles on the Applications of Human Rights to Communications Surveillance” as an important step forward in better elaborating international human rights law around surveillance. Read more >

PRESS RELEASE

ARTICLE 19 welcomes new International Board Members

ARTICLE 19 is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its International Board. The Australian human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson and the Tunisian journalist and media freedom activist Kamel Labidi have now joined the global governance team. These appointments reflect the continuing globalisation of ARTICLE 19, a process initiated in 2006 with the establishment of regional offices and the development of international advocacy and campaigning work. Read more >

BLOG

From Sakharov to Snowden: Why Edward Snowden should receive the 2013 Sakharov Prize

Next week (30 September) members of the European Parliament will decide who will be awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. The winner will be chosen by members of three committees (AFET, DEVE and DROI) and announced by Conference of Presidents on 10 October 2013. The Prize has honoured the efforts of individuals and organisations who defend human rights and freedom of expression annually since 1988. Read more >