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Bahraini Human Rights Defender Nabeel Rajab set for trial

Jul 11, 2016
The latest trial of Bahraini human rights defender Nabeel Rajab begins on July 12. Over 25 organizations are calling for his immediate and unconditional release. Read more

Media, human rights groups urge Trudeau to call for charges against Turkish journalists to be dropped

Jul 08, 2016
CJFE has joined media and human rights organisations in a letter to Prime Minister Trudeau urging him to call for charges against Turkish journalists to be dropped ahead of the NATO summit in Warsaw, as he prepares to meet with Turkish President Erdogan. Read more

Understanding the crisis in Bangladesh

Jul 06, 2016
CJFE hosted a panel discussion about the free thought crisis in Bangladesh. Check out the most thought provoking and memorable moments from the experts. Read more

Fahmy Presents Appeal to the United Nations to Protect Journalists

Jun 23, 2016
CJFE Board member Mohamed Fahmy presented a letter this morning to Ambassador Rosemary McCarney, Canada’s representative to the United Nations in Geneva, formally requesting the appointment of a UN Special Representative for the Safety of Journalists. Read more

India's Free Press Problem: Politics and Corporate Interests Invade Journalism

Jun 22, 2016
Politics and corporate interests are severely undermining press freedom in the world's largest democracy. Read more

UK Investigatory Powers Bill: The Government will Legally Hack, Track and Spy on its Citizens

Jun 21, 2016
On June 8, 2016, the Investigatory Powers Bill was passed by the United Kingdom's House of Commons. When it becomes law, it will be yet another example of lawmakers weakening the foundations of the very societies they claim to be protecting. Read more

#FreeErol: Journalist, IFEX member arrested over "terrorist propaganda"

Jun 20, 2016
CJFE calls for the immediate and unconditional release of journalist and IFEX member Erol Önderoglu. Read more

Condemning harassment of Tongan journalist Viola Ulakai

Jun 13, 2016
CJFE and 28 other free expression organizations around the world call on the Prime Minister of Tonga to cease threats of suspension of journalist Viola Ulakai and respect his past commitment to press freedom as a world-renowned pro-democracy advocate. Read more

Urgent Steps Required to Protect Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh

Jun 13, 2016
CJFE and 18 other free expression organizations have submitted a statement to the UNHRC highlighting our deep concern at the decline in free expression in Bangladesh. Concrete steps are needed to reverse the trend of attacks on civil society ensure a climate where political, religious and other views may be debated and discussed in safety. Read more

Bahrain has failed massively in implementing human rights recommendations

Jun 08, 2016
In an open statement, CJFE and other IFEX members refute the Bahraini government's claim of complete implementation of BICI recommendations. Read more

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