May 2022 in the Americas: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Laura Vidal, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. In May, organisations in the region commemorated World Press Freedom Day, spreading the word about developments in freedom of expression — many of…

May 2022 in Asia-Pacific: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s regional editor Mong Palatino, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. Protesters attacked by pro-government supporters in Sri Lanka, women push back in Afghanistan and Nepal, a viral anti-lockdown video in Shanghai, proposed reform agenda…

May 2022 in Europe and Central Asia: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. New death penalty legislation has disturbing implications for opposition voices in Belarus; Russian forces commit 280 crimes against Ukrainian media; LGBTQI+…

April 2022 in Asia-Pacific: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s regional editor Mong Palatino, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. South Asia’s civic space is on fire: Massive protests in Sri Lanka, rising anti-Muslim violence in India, continuing crackdown in Kashmir, and intensifying political…

April 2022 in Middle East and North Africa: A free expression roundup produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Naseem Tarawnah, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. Social media users prosecuted for “immodest” videos in Egypt, systematic targeting of Palestinian journalists amount to ‘war crimes’, journalists battle Pegasus…

April 2022 in Africa: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s regional editor Reyhana Masters, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. Guinea-Bissau’s radios stations can ride the waves again In a major breakthrough, authorities in Guinea-Bissau agreed to allow 77 out of the 79 radio stations back on air, following negotiations with the…

We need to value and support the critical work of journalists countering the mis- and disinformation flooding our communications channels, especially during crises, conflicts, and elections. …

April 2022 in the Americas: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Laura Vidal, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. This month, we are shining a spotlight on a dangerous increase in attempts to censor cultural voices and artistic expression in the region…

April 2022 in Europe and Central Asia: A free expression round up produced by IFEX’s Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region. An EU anti-SLAPP directive; Russia continues to target media and civil society organisations in Ukraine and at home; Belarusian Association of…