Archives: Campaigns - IFEX https://ifex.org/campaigns/ The global network defending and promoting free expression. IFEX advocates for the free expression rights of all, including media workers, citizen journalists, activists, artists, scholars. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 14:53:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://ifex.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cropped-ifex-favicon-32x32.png Archives: Campaigns - IFEX https://ifex.org/campaigns/ 32 32 Civic Space https://ifex.org/campaigns/civic-space/ Wed, 02 Nov 2022 05:45:04 +0000 https://ifex.org/?post_type=ifex_campaign&p=337393 Through its Civic Space campaign, IFEX aims to reinforce the value of civic space and inspire advocates to promote and defend it, highlighting its intersections with a healthy democracy and freedom of expression.

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International Women’s Day: Stories of progress and challenges in online civic spaces

Online spaces can provide opportunities for marginalized groups to connect and express themselves, but they have also become sites of harassment and surveillance, limiting access to information and resources. The burden of staying safe online often falls on those who have been targeted for abuse. On International Women’s Day, IFEX Regional Editors share stories from their regions about steps being taken to balance safety and freedom online.

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Action Plan or Inaction Plan? The fate of the world’s journalists – and our democracies – hangs in the balance

On the 2022 International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, and the 10th anniversary of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists, IFEX’s Executive Director underscores that a robust civic space cannot exist where impunity thrives, and calls on States to start living up to their commitments

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Activists And Community Members Demonstrate Against Police Killings in io de Janeiro, Brazil

Can democracy survive Brazil’s upcoming elections?

What is next for Brazil? There is no simple answer, but democracy is at risk as the country approaches national elections – and we should all be concerned.

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Injured photographer holding a camera

News that’s fit to print

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. The good news is that when the media and civil society work together, they create a better information climate – and a healthier civic space – for us all.

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Hundreds of Belarusian people living in Krakow gathered during a Solidarity Rally against the Belarusian leader, Alexander Lukashenko.

Repression and resistance in Belarus: A monthly chronology

Belarus | Attacks

A monthly chronology of repression and resistance in Belarus, based on the work of IFEX members and other international and domestic actors.

Cathal Sheerin – 28 November 2023

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]]> No Impunity https://ifex.org/campaigns/no-impunity/ Fri, 01 Feb 2019 14:09:20 +0000 https://ifex.org/?post_type=ifex_campaign&p=1104 Every day, citizens, journalists, artists and activists are harassed, tortured and killed for expressing themselves.

In the majority of these cases, no one is punished. We’re working to change this.

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  • What is Impunity?
  • What IFEX is Doing
  • Case Profiles
  • Recent Articles on Impunity

    • The shocking facts about the problem of impunity:

    journalists and media workers have been killed since 2006.

    9 out of 10 cases go unpunished and see perpetrators walk free.

    organisations that make up the IFEX network are committed to ending impunity.

    Action Plan or Inaction Plan? The fate of the world’s journalists – and our democracies – hangs in the balance

    On the 2022 International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, and the 10th anniversary of the UN Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists, IFEX’s Executive Director underscores the need for States to start living up to their commitments.

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    Recent Articles on Impunity

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    Jordan: Authorities must investigate Pegasus surveillance of journalists

    Jordan | Attacks

    “These disturbing findings reveal that spyware continues to be weaponized against journalists and civil society.” — IPI

    International Press Institute (IPI) – 10 February 2024

    Palestine: Rights groups demand action from online platforms in wake of ICJ ruling

    Palestine | Attacks

    Palestinian Digital Rights Coalition underscores the role of online hate speech in fuelling the unfolding devastation in Gaza.

    7amleh – Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media – 8 February 2024

    Turkish authorities must thoroughly investigate shooting of journalist Azim Deniz

    Turkey | Attacks

    “Impunity in violence against journalists inevitably results in even more violence and a less informed public everywhere, every time. It’s never too late to improve Turkey’s impunity track record for crimes committed against the news media” – CPJ

    Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) – 7 February 2024

    Gaza: World Court orders Israel to prevent genocide

    International | Access to Information

    “Lives hang in the balance, and governments need to urgently use their leverage to ensure that the order is enforced.”

    Human Rights Watch – 26 January 2024

    IPI Executive Board: Stop the killing of journalists in Gaza

    Palestine | Access to Information

    Israel must respect the rules of war, credibly investigate any killings of journalists by its forces, and allow international journalists access to Gaza.

    International Press Institute (IPI) – 26 January 2024

    Guatemala: new president Bernardo Arévalo must act quickly to stop the criminalisation of journalism

    Guatemala | Censorship

    “It is imperative that the police apparatus and executive bodies cease the persecution of journalists and the Guatemalan authorities, without delay, release ‘elPeriódico’ publisher Jose Rubén Zamora.”

    Reporters Without Borders (RSF) – 26 January 2024

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