IFEX Regional Spotlights
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression is pleased to share the IFEX Regional Spotlight Series, a new collection focusing on trends in freedom of expression in…
Internet Censorship 2020: A Global Map of Internet Restrictions
Introduction: Almost 54 percent of the world’s population (4.1 billion people) uses the internet. It’s our source of instant information, entertainment, news, and social interactions.…
Unshackling Expression: The Philippines Report
Introduction The Philippines spends more time in social media than any other country. In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, it even reported the…
The Case of Sarawak Report and Malaysia Insider
The Rise of Digital Authoritarianism In Egypt: Digital Expression Arrests From 2011-2019
This report was published by the Open Technology Fund and is republished here with permission and thanks. Since 2013, Egypt has seen the worst human…
Ethiopia – Zone 9 Bloggers
Today, for the 28th time, the Ethiopian High Court adjourned the trial of Zone 9 Bloggers or the Zone9ers. On April 24, 2014, ten Zone9ers…
In Memorium: Cherif Bassiouni
Cherif Bassiouni, one of Columbia Global Freedom of Expression’s experts, passed away last Monday, September 25, 2017. Bassiouni participated in the Justice for Free Expression…
UN experts call for investigation into allegations that Saudi Crown Prince involved in hacking of Jeff Bezos’ phone
This press release was originally posted by The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. GENEVA (22 January 2020) – UN human rights experts…
Library of Congress Report: Right to Peaceful Assembly
This is a re-post from the Library of Congress Index of Legal Reports Freedom of peaceful assembly is a recognized right under international human rights law. …