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Alice Kirkland
Five activists punished by their governments for speaking out
Activists are continually harassed and punished for standing up and speaking out about social and political issues they feel are unjust in their country. Here are five activists whose government didn’t quite like what they had to say. Raif...
Five reasons why journalism isn’t all glitz and glam
Journalists are known for uncovering the truth. What is less known is how these journalists gather these facts, often risking their jobs, and sometimes their lives, to discover information others are attempting to keep hidden from the world.
Five artists attacked for their work in 2013
It is not uncommon across the world for performers to be attacked as a form of censorship, ultimately silencing what they are trying to say
Vietnamese bloggers launch online network to push for human rights
The Network of Vietnamese Bloggers has called on the government of Vietnam to uphold its commitment to human rights in wake of the country’s election to the United Nations Human Rights Council
Canada: Legislation limits free speech for journalists
Canadian journalists will face fines for commenting on the striking action of trade unionists under new legislation passed in Alberta.
Egypt: ‘Poet of the people’ Ahmed Fouad Negm dies
Ahmed Fouad Negm, who became popular for his political stance on the poor and working class, has died at the age of 84
Canadian journalists face limits on free speech
New legislation imposes fines on journalists in the Canadian province of Alberta who show their support to striking union members
Ukraine: International outrage at violence against journalists
International organisations have expressed their grave concern at the violence against journalists during the on-going protests in Ukraine.
UN makes 2 November International Day To End Impunity
A United Nations committee on human rights passed resolution on day recognising crimes against journalists
African convention on cybercrimes could silence free speech online
The African Union Convention on Cybersecurity could be amended after suggestions it will limit freedom of expression online
UN to vote on official day to end impunity
The Third Committee of the UN will take the first steps today on voting whether the International Day to End Impunity will become an official day in the UN calendar