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Call for a public inquiry into the G20 Summit

Mar 01, 2011
Eight months ago the policing of the G20 Summit in Toronto resulted in numerous free expression violations. Although CJFE and many other organizations have called for a public inquiry, the Government of Canada has yet to implement one. Read more

Restrictions and intimidation of journalists in Libya

Feb 23, 2011
Originally peaceful anti-government protests in Libya turned violent as government forces clashed with protesters. As of February 22, over 200 deaths had been reported. Since the beginning of the protests, both foreign and local media have been faced with restrictions on their movement into and around Libya. Local journalists have also been harassed and detained by government forces. Read more

Mourning for my friends

Feb 22, 2011
A visit to a memorial for murdered journalists at the Newseum in Washington, DC, gives Mexican journalist Luis Horacio Nájera a chance to reflect. Mr. Nájera is also one of CJFE's 2010 International Press Freedom Award recipients. Read more

Attacks on press freedom in Egypt

Feb 03, 2011
CJFE sends message of support to: Arabic Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI), Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), Egyptian Organization for Human Rights (EOHR) Read more

Letter from free Tunis- Kamel Labidi, journalist and activist

Jan 25, 2011
Kamel Labidi, journalist and activist talks about the state of free expression in Tunisia since Ben Ali fled the country. Read more

Gala Attendees Talk about Free Expression

Dec 01, 2010
At the CJFE Gala on November 25, 2010 we asked our guests three questions: 1. Why is free expression important? 2. How is a night like tonight important? 3. Why is having an organization like CJFE important in Canada? Here are some of their responses. Read more

CJFE Gala 2010: Huge success on many levels

Dec 01, 2010
The CJFE Gala: A Night to Honour Fearless Reporting was a huge success on many levels. It took a lot of work and dedication to make it the most attended and successful gala ever for CJFE. Read more

When journalists are targeted the truth dies

Nov 23, 2010
When journalists are targeted the truth dies….we often hear about this in reference to other countries not Canada. CJFE wants to raise awareness among Canadians that we should never take our right to free expression for granted and invites you to learn more about the issues here at home and around the world. Explore our website to discover more about our work and how you can become engaged. Read more

World Press Freedom Day campaign

Nov 15, 2010
In 2007, CJFE marked World Press Freedom Day with a campaign to raise awareness about impunity and the safety of journalists around the world. Read more

Focus on the Danish Cartoon Controversy

Nov 15, 2010
In commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, CJFE holds an annual event centred around a current free expression issue. This year's event, held at Hart House on May 3, focused on the controversy surrounding the Danish Cartoons Read more

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