Posts Tagged ‘right to information’
August 18th, 2011
Shehla Masood, a freedom of information activist and blogger, was
murdered yesterday in the city of Bhopal. The 39-year-old was shot in the neck as she got into a car in front of her home. Over the past two years, Masood had been publicly pushing for the enforcement of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in India. The 2005 RTI Act provides access to certain public documents but those seeking them — namely material involving sensitive local matters — are often targeted by officials, with a dozen people
allegedly being killed last year for doing so.
May 20th, 2009
Wikileaks seeks to develop an uncensorable Wikipedia for untraceable mass document leaking and analysis. It aims to expose oppressive regimes in Asia, the former Soviet bloc, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, but also offers assistance to all people of nations exhibiting unethical behaviour in their governments and corporations.
May 20th, 2009
Instituto Prensa y Sociedad is an association that promotes access to information and independent press and debate about the role of the media in Latin America.
May 20th, 2009
Global Voices Advocacy is a project of Global Voices Online. It seeks to build a global anti-censorship network of bloggers and online activists throughout the developing world that is dedicated to protecting freedom of expression and free access to information online.
May 20th, 2009
Fundación para la Libertad de Prensa is an organisation that systematically monitors threats against the freedom of the press in Colombia, develops activities that contribute to the protection of journalists and promotes the fundamental right to information.
May 20th, 2009
The Freedom of Expression Institute fights for and defends freedom of expression, opposes censorship and fights for the right of equal access to information and knowledge. FXI proactively develops policy to ensure the free flow of information and fight for media diversity.
May 20th, 2009
The Centre for Independent Journalism is a non-profit organisation that aspires for a society that is democratic, just and free where all people will enjoy free media and the freedom to express, seek, and impart information. CIJ actively advocates for broader space for expression and views and openness of information in Malaysia.
May 14th, 2009
The goals of Asociación de Periodistas de Guatemala—Comisión de Libertad de Prensa are to defend freedom of expression, information, thought, and press in Guatemala. APG also protects the right to inform and to be informed, and defends the practice of journalism and the interests and rights of its members.
