Egeland and Hanseid v. Norway
On April 16, 2009, the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) found that the Norwegian Supreme Court judgment convicting and fining…
Unity, honesty, dialogue, and compassion can overcome violent extremism
Dear friends and colleagues, The horrific events that occurred this past weekend underscore the importance, urgency, and necessity to intensify efforts to respond to and…
A Digital Future For Everyone
On 26 October 2019, Digital Freedom Fund (DFF) Director Nani Jansen Reventlow delivered the lecture “An inclusive digital age” at the Brainwash Festival. This is a…
Rights Groups in Pakistan File Petition for Public Hearing on the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill 2015
Pakistan’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill 2015, first proposed by the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology last April in an effort to update…
U.S. First Amendment: Limits and Opportunities of the U.S. Information Regime
1. Most important first amendment case law in recent years, and why? (Explain how you would define important.) Holder v. Humanitarian Law Project, 561 U.S.…
Interview with CGFoE’s Associate Director Dr. Hawley Johnson
Dr. Hawley Johnson has been with Columbia Global Freedom of Expression (CGFoE) for 10 years and is currently at the initiative’s helm. She has been…
Factsheet on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs)
Factsheet on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) Prepared by Alan Vogelfanger This Factsheet is meant to complement our Special Collection paper How are courts…
Toxic Tips: Misogynistic Narratives on TikTok in Hungary
The Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) published a report documenting misogynistic rhetoric in the Hungarian-language segment of TikTok. ISD’s analysis, among the first such studies…
Interview with Vivir Quintana
Vivir Quintana, a Mexican singer, songwriter, and activist, is one of the most influential voices in Latin America today. Her songs demand freedom and justice…
Results of the Columbia Global Freedom of Expression Survey – July 2025
On June 13, 2025, Columbia Global Freedom of Expression (CGFoE) launched a survey through its newsletter and social media platforms to gain insight into how…