Global Workshops on the Protection of Journalists
Over the last year, GFoE has worked to expand its case law database with coordinated research related to violence against journalists, seeking to capture and…
Global Magnitsky Awards: Courage Under Fire Award to Jamal Khashoggi
Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, colleagues, dear Hatice, The last prize this evening is a prize for courage. Courage… We are celebrating a virtue –…
CGFoE Celebrates 10th Anniversary and Awards 2024 Prizes
On April 25, 2024, dozens of global free speech advocates joined us for the all-day event at the Italian Academy, Columbia University, New York City,…
Vexatious cases hindering investigative journalism in Italy
Amalia De Simone is an Italian investigative journalist. In 2016, she was honoured with the title of Cavaliere della Repubblica Italiana (“Knight of the Italian…
Litigation Developments in 2014: Southeast Asia
A presentation for JUSTICE FOR FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION in 2014 Columbia University, March 10 -11, 2015 What were the most important developments in 2014…
Kyrgyzstan: Freedom of Expression in Transition
In June 2010, Kyrgyzstan’s Southern region experienced horrific inter-ethnic violence between Kyrgyz and Uzbek groups. Some foreign voices who attempted to shed light on the…
Oversight Board Case of Iranian Woman Confronted on Street
Italy: a case endangering journalists’ rights to report and protect their sources
The on-going case involving Italian journalists Davide Vecchi and Augusto Mattioli poses fundamental questions for investigative journalism in Italy. In particular, the case highlights issues…
Amicus brief urges New York court to ensure farmworkers enjoy the right to organize
New York Law Violates Farmworkers’ Human Rights, says Columbia Law School Human Rights Clinic Amicus brief urges NY court to ensure farmworkers receive the same…