Threats and Attacks
CJFE to honour Ukrainian Oleksiy Matsuka with International Press Freedom Award
TORONTO – Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) has chosen Ukrainian journalist Oleksiy Matsuka as winner of the 2014 International Press Freedom Award (IPFA). The award will be presented to Matsuka at the 2014 CJFE Gala on December 3 in Toronto.
Mohamed Fahmy's family launches crowdfunding campaign to pay legal fees
By Alexandra Zakreski
With a lengthy appeal ahead, Mohammed Fahmy’s family is turning to crowdfunding to help pay for mounting legal costs.
The jailed Canadian-Egyptian Al Jazeera English journalist is represented by Amal Alamuddin and Negad el-Borai, internationally renowned lawyers and experts on the Egyptian judicial system. Fahmy’s family is hoping to raise $350,000 CAD and have stated that they “intend to be transparent about what Fahmy’s lawyers are doing to expedite an appeal hearing toward a retrial until freedom prevails.”
Free Nabeel Rajab immediately and unconditionally
Thursday, October 9, 2014His Excellency Shaikh Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Khalifa
Ambassador of Bahrain to Washington, D.C.
Bahrain Embassy-Washington, D.C.
3502 International Drive NW
Washington, D.C. 20008 USA
October 9, 2014Dear 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.
Remembering Anna Politkovskaya: Eight years later, the search for justice continues
By Clare Shrybman
Today marks eight years since the murder of Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya, and almost a decade of further human rights abuses by Vladimir Putin’s government. Known for her work with the independent Moscow newspaper Novaya Gazeta, Politkovskaya was a critical voice of the Russian government, writing on rampant corruption, state repression, and army violence. Her critical commentary on the Russian military’s human rights abuses in Chechnya earned her numerous threats from Russian authorities.
Condemning excessive use of force against pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong
Friday, October 3, 2014His Excellency Luo Zhaohui, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Canada
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to Canada
515 St. Patrick Street
Ottawa, ON K1N 5H3Dear 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.
Calling on Canada to be a global leader on impunity and the protection of journalists
Friday, October 3, 2014Ambassador Guillermo E. Rishchynski
Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations
Permanent Mission of Canada to the United Nations
One Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza
885 Second Avenue, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10017Dear 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.
Urging the UN to emphasize free expression in the Sustainable Development Goals
Monday, September 29, 2014His Excellency Ban Ki-moon
Secretary General of the United Nations
United Nations Headquarters
New York, NY 10017Dear Mr. Secretary General,
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.
IFEX member IRFS targeted in Azerbaijan's free expression clampdown
Monday, September 29, 2014Ms. Irina Bokova UNESCO Director-General
7, place de Fontenoy 75352 Paris 07 SP France
1, rue Miollis 75732 Paris Cedex 15 FranceDear Ms. Bokova,
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.
