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Why did Internet go down in Cali, Colombia during the 2021 protests? A High Court ordered the government to find out

Author: Emmanuel Vargas Penagos* On the 4th and 5th of May 2021, amid massive national anti-government protests, Internet connectivity was

Ending Impunity for Crimes against Journalists

November 2nd marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists. The threats and dangers that constitute a

Webinar: Disconnected Democracy: The Impact of Internet Shutdowns on Freedom of Expression in Latin America

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ECOWAS Court

ECOWAS Court condemns internet shutdown in Guinea

The ECOWAS Court has issued its decision following an application by the lawyers for the applicants; Association Des Blogueurs De

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Black History Month: Talking Freedom of Information with Journalist and Lawyer, President Aigbokhan

October is Black History Month. We continue to celebrate the exceptional black journalists and lawyers around the world who make

Webinar: Democracia Desconectada: El Impacto de cortes y bloqueos de Internet en América Latina para la libertad de expresion

*View English article El 8 de noviembre de 2023, realizamos un seminario web sobre la creciente tendencia de los cortes

Call for Consultants: Update of Training Modules for Resource Hub on Digital Rights in sub-Saharan Africa

1. Purpose of the consultancy contract The purpose of the consultancy contract is to review and update the existing Resource

Arshad Sharif speaks into microphone

The Killing of Arshad Sharif: One Year On, Justice Remains Elusive

23 October 2023 marks one year since the killing of prominent Pakistani journalist and news anchor for Pakistani broadcaster, ARY

UKSC hears case on malicious falsehood claims with implications for press freedom

The UK Supreme Court has heard argument over two days in the case of George v Cannell and another. The

[Now closed] We’re Hiring: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer

Media Defence is a global charity that helps media defend their rights. We support independent media, journalists and citizen journalists

Chamada para Candidaturas: Oficina de Litígio sobre Liberdade de Expressão no Brasil

11 a 13 de dezembro de 2023, São Paulo, Brasil A Media Defence abre uma convocatória para uma oficina de

Focus on Kyrgyzstan: Erosion of Press Freedom

Freedom of expression in Kyrgyzstan is under serious threat, with journalists, media institutions, and human rights defenders facing repressive conditions