Today, Monday, September 10, marked the beginning of the twenty-first session of the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), taking place at its headquarters in Geneva. The session’s events will continue …
Old-style repression threatens free expression in new Tunisia, says IFEX-TMG
In the wake of recent government appointments to heads of prominent media outlets, as well as attacks on journalists, writers and artists, the International Freedom of Expression Exchange Tunisia Monitoring …
Draft media regulation must be revised, says IFEX Tunisia Monitoring Group
As Tunisia’s Constituent Assembly prepares to review a draft Constitution in the coming days, the International Freedom of Expression Exchange Tunisia Monitoring Group (IFEX-TMG), a coalition of 21 IFEX members, …
IFEX-TMG report warns Tunisian government it must act now to guarantee free expression
For the revolution and transition period to be truly successful, the Tunisian government must both pass and implement constitutional guarantees and legal reforms enshrining and safeguarding freedom of expression, association …
IFEX-TMG alarmed by ongoing attacks targeting demonstrators, media, performers and academics
Tunisia Monitoring Group (IFEX-TMG), a coalition of 21 IFEX members, is alarmed by ongoing attacks targeting journalists, artists, performers and women for the “crime” of freely expressing their opinion as …
IFEX-TMG concerned by attacks on journalists and academics
Joint statement: Despite promises by Tunisia’s new government to uphold free expression, the International Freedom of Expression Exchange Tunisia Monitoring Group (IFEX-TMG), a coalition of 21 IFEX members, is concerned …
IFEX-TMG calls for recent public media appointments to be revoked and for journalists’ protection
Joint statement : On the anniversary of the revolution, the International Freedom of Expression Exchange Tunisia Monitoring Group (IFEX-TMG), a coalition of 21 IFEX members, urges the Tunisian government to revoke …
Guidelines on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Complete’ the African Charter on its 30th anniversary
The 50th session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights is cause for two major celebrations: the 30th anniversary of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights …
CIHRS 15th Regional Forum of the Human Rights Movement: Transitional Justice in Egypt and the MENA Region
CAIRO/NEW YORK, October 29, 2011—The Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS), in collaboration with the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ), is holding a regional Forum titled “Transitional Justice …
United Nations addresses the repression of peaceful protests in Arab world, and beyond
On the 14th of September, the United Nations Human Rights Council held a high level panel to discuss how to provide protection and promote the rights of peaceful protestors. The …