Freedom of Expression

On 7-12 October, the International Freedom of Expression eXchange (IFEX) held its conference and workshops in Uruguay, where 10 new organisations were voted in as members. IFEX now has 81…

Mubarakpur (Rural Pakistan) – Democracy and changes in style of governance are prerequisite for press freedom in the country, said regional politicians, journalists and academics in a seminar on ‘State…

Koichiro Matsuura UNESCO UNESCO DG on WPFD World Press Freedom Day is an occasion to remind the world of the importance of protecting the fundamental human right of freedom of…

Aik Meeuse Free Voice Free Voice is a Dutch foundation which supports independent media in countries in development. Free Voice is convinced of the important role of pluralistic and reliable…

Javed Jabbar In recent months in Pakistan, volatile conditions have developed due to the suspension of the Chief Justice of Pakistan and due to on-going threats from terrorism, religious extremism,…

The Committee to Protect Journalists extends its support and solidarity to the Rural Media Network Pakistan on World Press Freedom Day. We join with all of our colleagues in Pakistan…