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UN Special Procedures must speak out on the targeting of journalists and media outlets in Palestine

IFEX members and human rights groups join MADA Center’s call for the UN to condemn Israel’s systematic targeting of Palestinian journalists and media outlets.

Europe & Central Asia | Attacks

HRW raises concerns over EU’s positioning on Gaza crisis

“The EU’s response to the ongoing hostilities, as well as its position on the situation in Israel and Palestine before the October 7 attacks, have exposed double standards that have raised questions about the EU’s – or at least some of its members’ – commitment to international law” – HRW

Middle East & North Africa | Attacks

Ending impunity for crimes against journalists in MENA

GCHR calls for an end to rising attacks and murders of journalists in the region.

Philippines | Attacks

Philippines: Misamis Occidental broadcaster gunned down while on air

Juan Jumalon is the fourth journalist killed in the Philippines under the government of Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Europe & Central Asia | Access to Information

Europe: ‘We refuse to let the anti-SLAPP directive be a missed opportunity’

As the EU’s trialogue negotiations draw to a close, rights groups say that – in the absence of certain key provisions – the anti-SLAPP Directive will fail to counteract the growing problem of SLAPPs in the region.

Iraq | Attacks

Iraq: Women journalists ‘under the guillotine’ from media directors’ harassment

Survey finds 41% of women journalists have been victims of some form of harassment.

Vietnam | Access to Information

Vietnam: Internet freedom critical for the right to development

The right to development in Vietnam is currently threatened by the government’s efforts to restrict public space, particularly online.

Naseem Tarawnah

Reyhana Masters (Africa), Laura Vidal (Americas), Mong Palatino (Asia & Pacific), Cathal Sheerin (Europe & Central Asia), Naseem Tarawnah (MENA)

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