Free Expression: International
IPFA winner Mae Azango reflects on the year since she went into hiding
2012 International Press Freedom Award winner Mae Azango reflects back on the year since last International Women’s Day when she published a piece about female genital cutting. The reaction to the piece was so extreme that she was forced to go into hiding for a month.
Venezuelan journalist Mary Triny Mena on Chavez' death
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez' death on Tuesday stirred up a range of emotions from his opposition and supporters alike.
Mary Triny Mena, Scotiabank / CJFE Journalism Fellow and journalist at Venezuela's Globovision, offered her perspective on Chavez' death and the future of press freedom in Venezuela in The Globe and Mail.
Online events for International Women's Day 2013
By Miles Kenyon
From its roots as a political movement by the Socialist Party of America in 1909 to its official recognition two years later, International Women's Day has always stood for recognition and celebration of women. It firmly plants one foot in the past, tallying the sacrifices made and accomplishments gained; the other finds its place in the future, poised ahead to the tasks forthcoming and the victories yet to be won. On March 8th, women are celebrated for their contributions to all levels of society and culture.
Increasingly hostile environment for free expression in Tunisia
Tuesday, March 5, 2013His Excellency Riadh Essid, Ambassador
Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in Canada
515 O'Connor Street
Ottawa, ON
K1S 3P8Dear Ambassador,
I am writing on behalf of Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE), a non-profit, non-governmental organization that works to promote and protect press freedom and freedom of expression around the world.
International Women's Day
Date:Friday, March 8, 2013Location:EverywhereInternational Women's Day has been observed since in the early 1900's, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies.
This year's theme is "The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum"
Over time and distance, the equal rights of women have progressed. We celebrate the achievements of women while remaining vigilant and tenacious for further sustainable change. There is global momentum for championing women's equality.Alarming attacks against Bangladeshi journalists
Thursday, February 28, 2013His Excellency Kamrul Ahsan, High Commissioner for Bangladesh to Canada
Bangladesh High Commission, Constitution Square Centre
340 Albert Street, Suite #1250
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7Y6Dear High Commissioner,
I am writing on behalf of Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE), a non-profit, non-governmental organization that works to promote and protect press freedom and freedom of expression around the world.
Iranian government crackdown on media alarming
Friday, February 22, 2013Morteza Bakhtiari
Minister of Justice
Tehran, Valiasr St., No. 1816
Iran
1415855139Dear Minister,
I am writing on behalf of Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE), a non-profit, non-governmental organization that works to promote and protect press freedom and freedom of expression around the world.
CJFE condemns the recent inspection of four newspaper offices in Iran and the subsequent arrest of 12 journalists by Iranian intelligence officials.
