STATEMENT
IPU: Proposed resolution would be backward step for free speech and freedom of religion
We urge the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to reject a proposed emergency resolution, tabled by Jordan, on “respect for religions and religious symbols” as incompatible with international human rights law, including the rights to freedom of expression and freedom of religion or belief. Read more >Along with 28 other organisations from all five continents, we call on the IPU to unequivocally reject the proposed resolution.
PRESS RELEASE
UN HRC: Special Rapporteur on the Right to Privacy created
We welcome the creation of a Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy by the Human Rights Council, marking a significant step towards ensuring mass surveillance and other privacy abuses receive systematic, independent and expert scrutiny at the international level.
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Mexico: We launched our annual report 'State of Censorship'
The report examines the issue of freedom of expression in Mexico and shows that fear, impunity and violence are commonplace when exercising the right to freedom of the press in this country. Read more in
English |
EspañolPRESS RELEASE
Philippines: International Coalition Launches ‘Manila Principles’
An international coalition launched the “Manila Principles on Internet Liability” - a roadmap for the global community to protect online freedom of expression and innovation around the world.
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UN: Universal Periodic Review News
This week we made oral statements in response to the outcomes of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of
Gambia and
Egypt.
We joined 46 other NGOs calling for greater focus on quality rather than reducing the number of recommendations within the UPR process.
Read the joint statement >
Azerbaijan: Ensuring civil society organisations can participate in and influence action plan
ARTICLE 19, CIVICUS and Publish What You Pay have submitted a joint letter to the steering committee of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) calling on them to ensure that civil society organisations can participate in and influence Azerbaijan’s OGP action plan.
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Sri Lanka: Proposed constitutional amendment needs improvement
We welcome the proposed inclusion of a right to information provision as the Sri Lankan Parliament amends the country’s Constitution. However, we urge Parliament to make sure that constitutional rights are available to all, not just citizens.
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