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…
Bible Believers v. Wayne County
The en banc review of the Sixth Circuit reversed its previous judgment and determined that the Bible Believers’ speech was protected by the First Amendment even if it could be considered offensive and loathsome. The court also concluded that the Wayne County officials effectuated a heckler’s veto which violated the First Amendment. Wayne County did not prove a legitimate interest in order to limit the right to freedom of expression of the Bible Believers.
X v. Twitter, Inc.
Austl., Streetscape Projects (Australia) Pty Ltd v City of Sydney [2013] NSWCA 2
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,…
Rabat + Five: Responding Effectively to the Challenges of 2017 and Beyond
Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Rabat Plan of Action, Dr. Agnès S. Callamard sent the video address below for the Rabat+5 Symposium organized by the Government of…
IFÖD Communications to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe
The Freedom of Expression Association (İfade Özgürlüğü Derneği – IFÖD), led by Global Freedom of Expression expert Yaman Akdeniz, has submitted two communications to the…
Arts. Protecting and Promoting Artistic Freedom
Introduction Conflicts over artistic expression frequently stem from tensions within societies, which are based on opposing political, social or religious views and traditions. Some of these…
Amicus Brief Filed in a Case Before the Colombian Constitutional Court
In February 2017, the Colombian Constitutional Court issued a ruling that could have serious consequences for the exercise of the right to freedom of expression…
Frédéric Gras: Judicial Developments in Media Case Law in France in 2015 – About Apology and Incitement to Discrimination
Frédéric Gras’ presentation for the Justice for Free Expression Conference being held on 4-5 April, 2016. Download the full pdf version below.