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The "undesirable" designation ostensibly covers any foreign CSO deemed to pose a threat to Russia. However, in recent years it has been used to undermine the important rights work of international organisations.

The right to development in Vietnam is currently threatened by the government’s efforts to restrict public space, particularly online.

The limits of "we just don't believe you" as a news-consuming habit

The limits of "we just don't believe you" as a news-consuming habit

Ronson Chan, the head of the Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA), has been sentenced to five days in jail after allegedly obstructing police officers in September 2022. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its United Kingdom affiliate, the National Union of Journalists (NUJ) strongly condemn the detention of the leader of its affiliate and urge the Hong Kong government to uphold its constitutional commitment to press freedom and overturn the journalist’s conviction.

Contrary to recent pronouncements that “political correctness” is to blame for the UK's declining state of free expression, it's mainly driven by the government’s attempts to silence dissent.

Critical measures taken in the past two years continue to threaten a fragile civic space.

Ugandan authorities must conduct a thorough investigation into the murder of prominent blogger Ibrahim Tusubira, also known as Isma Olaxes.

 It is a day for media workers globally to reflect on issues of press freedom and professional ethics. The day is also set aside to support media that are oftentimes targets of violation and abuse.

A new report released today by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) reveals the significant challenges faced by self-exiled Hong Kong journalists and calls for greater international support for diaspora media. The IFJ joins its affiliates, the National Union of Journalists (NUJ), Communications Workers of America (CWA) Canada, Unifor and the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA), in highlighting the collapse of media freedom in Hong Kong and the need for journalists in exi...