Free Speech
Freedom of speech is a bellwether: how any society tolerates those with minority, disfavored, or even obnoxious views will often speak to its performance on human rights more generally. In international law, access to information and free expression are two sides of the same coin, and both have found tremendous accelerators in the Internet and other forms of digital communication. At the same time, efforts to control speech and information are also accelerating, by both governments and private actors in the form of censorship, restrictions on access, and violent acts directed against those whose views or queries are seen as somehow dangerous or wrong. From our earliest days, when we were called The Fund for Free Expression, we have fought all forms of repression of speech, in all media, around the globe.
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Poland: Escalating Threats to Women Activists
Investigate, Protect Rights Defenders, End Hateful Rhetoric
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Tunisia: Police Use Violent Tactics to Quash Protests
1 Dead, Arrests for Facebook Posts and ‘Insulting Police’
News
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Thailand: Free Unjustly Detained Democracy Activists
Pre-trial Detention in Lese Majeste Cases Unwarranted
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Russia: Ban Sought on Groups Linked to Navalny
End Unfounded Persecution, Lawsuit Against Kremlin’s Critics
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Afghanistan: US Should Prioritize Rights, Civilian Protection
Boost Aid for Civil Society, Education, Health, Media
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New Laws Further Stifle Freedom of Speech in Belarus
Parliament Should Reject the Bills, Guarantee Media Freedom
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Myanmar: Hundreds Forcibly Disappeared
Account for Missing Politicians, Activists, Others at Risk of Torture, Death
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Afghanistan: Taliban Target Journalists, Women in Media
Attacks Highlight Need to Uphold Press Freedom in Peace Settlement
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Poland: Escalating Threats to Women Activists
Investigate, Protect Rights Defenders, End Hateful Rhetoric
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