The Expression Agenda
ARTICLE 19 presented The Expression Agenda, our new strategy for the coming six years, to a group of human rights experts and international donors. The Expression Agenda sets out the vision of a world in which all people can freely express themselves and meaningfully engage in public life without fear or discrimination.
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LEGAL ANALYSIS
Russia: The Right to be Forgotten Bill
A19's analysis finds that while the Bill seeks to replicate the limited right recognised in the
Google Spain case, it fails to provide the crucial safeguards for the protection of the right to freedom of expression identified by the CJEU.
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STATEMENT
Sri Lanka: Time to ensure the Right to Truth
The Sri Lankan government must take the opportunity, provided by this week's UN Report, to fulfill their obligations to ensure the right to truth - by providing information for the many victims of Sri Lanka’s armed conflict.
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STATEMENT
Central Asia: Legalised harassment of journalists must stop
On International Day of Journalists’ Solidarity, A19 called on the governments of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to uphold their international commitments, and ensure the independence and safety of journalists.
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STATEMENT
Myanmar: Justice demanded for student protesters
A19 welcomes calls from Myanmar’s National Human Rights Commission and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights for the government to deliver justice for the Letpadan student protesters.
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ADVOCACY LETTER
Indonesia: Journalist's murder requires full investigation
Fuad Muhammad Syafruddin (Udin) was attacked by two men outside his home in August 1996 and died from his injuries three days later. Independent investigations, including by AJI, have uncovered evidence that the murder was committed in retaliation for his reporting into alleged corruption and election rigging.
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STATEMENT
Iran: Detained internet entrepreneur must be released
A19 fears that the reasons for Arash Zad’s arbitrary detention are linked to new efforts by authorities to control the internet, and its increasing number of technology innovators.
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SUBMISSION
UN HRC: Oral Statement on the detention of Jason Rezaian
Ali Rezaian made an oral statement to the 30th Session of the UN Human Rights Council about the unacceptable detention of his brother, Jason Rezaian, a Washington Post correspondent who has been detained in Iran since July 2014.
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