Frequent references to 'colour revolution', 'traditional values', the 'evil' West, and 'Maidan' are lifted out of the Russian playbook on undermining peaceful demonstrations. This statement was ...

Despite growing threats and limited representation, GCHR highlights how Syrian women human rights defenders continue pushing for greater inclusion and gender-sensitive justice amid a fragile political ...

AI tools, while transformative in terms of efficiency, multilingualism and data analysis, among other processes, also raise unique ethical questions. AI-generated misinformation and disinformation, ...

Journalist Abdou Nguer remains in custody despite clear evidence he did not author the controversial TikTok post that led to his arrest. This statement was originally published on mfwa.org on 20 April ...

About PEN Norway’s Turkey work The situation for freedom of expression in Turkey has deteriorated over the past ten years, with an increasing number of arrests of journalists, writers, lawyers, and ...

The Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Act signed into law by President Mnangagwa grants the government sweeping powers to curb the work of all NGOs, further eroding free expression and ...

Un nuevo informe publicado por el Fondo para el Periodismo en el Exilio destaca la resiliencia y el papel crucial de los medios independientes que continúan informando desde el exilio. Este artículo ...

Facing constant danger and uncertainty, Sudanese journalists in exile are risking everything to report the truth and need immediate protection to continue their work. This statement was originally ...

The ongoing detention of journalist Blessed Mhlanga on unfounded charges highlights Zimbabwe’s escalating assault on press freedom and free expression. This statement was originally published on ...

Metamorphosis summarises the discussion at a recent event on political advertising and online media during elections, and calls for greater transparency and oversight. This statement was originally ...

Repression has permeated every sector of society, targeting journalists, civil society actors, women, and even ordinary citizens who express dissenting views. This statement was originally published ...

The final quarter of 2024 saw an increase in the criminal prosecution of journalists at home and in absentia, more searches of journalists' homes and offices, and broader censorship. This statement ...