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ماژولهای آموزشی دربارهی دادخواهی مربوط به آزادی بیان و حقوق دیجیتال
واحد آموزشی ۱: اصول اساسی حقوق بینالملل و آزادی بیان واحد آموزشی ۲: مقدمهای بر حقوق دیجیتال واحد آموزشی ۳: دسترسی به اینترنت واحد آموزشی ۴: حریم خصوصی دادهها و حفاظت از دادهها واحد آموزشی ۵: افترا واحد آموزشی ۶:
- Media Defence Module
- Defamation and Related Actions against JournalistsDigital rightsFreedom of Expression OnlineHate Speech, Fake News and Cybercrime LawsLitigation and Legal Advocacy for Freedom of ExpressionNational Security and CounterterrorismPrivacy, Data Protection and SecurityProtection of Freedom of Expression Under International LawViolence against journalists
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Introduction to UN and Regional Mechanisms
Introduction While human rights activism has long been a feature of human society in many different forms, the internationalisation of that movement only truly took root when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)
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Violence against Journalists
Introduction Violence against journalists and others for exercising their right to freedom of expression poses a particularly serious threat to the realisation of this right. Besides violating the rights of the targets, such violence may lead to journalists self-censoring, especially
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National Security
Introduction “National security” is a common justification offered by states for limiting freedom of expression by journalists, bloggers, and media organs. It is a legitimate ground for restricting freedom of expression in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
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‘False News’, Misinformation and Propaganda
Introduction The phenomenon of false news and misinformation has increased exponentially in recent times with the advent of the internet and social media platforms. While manipulating and distorting information is squarely part of the historical record, the weaponisation of information
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Cybercrimes
Introduction The increase in internet access recently has created a number of new legal challenges. The internet is transnational and ubiquitous, and the new landscape created by the digital world has raised novel challenges when it comes to protecting fundamental
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Hate Speech
Introduction Despite the importance of freedom of expression, not all speech is protected under international law, and some limited forms of speech are required to be prohibited by states. Article 20 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
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Defamation
• Defamation is frequently used to unjustly stifle dissent. However, it can provide a genuine remedy for those whose reputations are harmed by the statements or actions of others. • Criminal defamation is generally considered to be disproportionate under international
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Data Privacy and Data Protection
Introduction The right to privacy and the concomitant requirement to protect personal information or data has garnered significant attention since the dawn of the information age. While the internet and online information-sharing and data collection increase at an exponential rate,
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Access to the Internet
Introduction In this module Access full module Disclaimer: This publication is provided for information and research purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. While every effort has been made to ensure
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Introduction to Digital Rights
• Digital rights — which include the right to freedom of expression, privacy and access to information — are the same fundamental human rights as those enjoyed offline but adapted to a new age of technology. • In understanding digital
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Key Principles of International Law and Freedom of Expression
Introduction Since at least the formation of the United Nations (UN) and the establishment of the modern regime of international human rights law in the wake of World War II, the right to freedom of expression has become universally acknowledged.
Learn More: Legal Factsheets
Our legal factsheets offer concise overviews of relevant, urgent, and emerging legal issues affecting journalists across specific jurisdictions. While our training modules provide in-depth learning, these factsheets deliver accessible insights into key trends – such as the protection of environmental journalists and the online harassment of women journalists in sub-Saharan Africa.
Europe
Militer en faveur des défenseurs de l’environnement
Jurisprudence relative à la protection des journalistes environnementaux Les journalistes environnementaux traitent de sujets importants et sensibles, tels que la déforestation, l’exploitation minière illégale, les saisies de terres et la pollution. En enquêtant et en mettant au jour les activités
Latin America
Protección de los defensores del medio ambiente
Jurisprudencia relevante para la protección de los periodistas medioambientales Los periodistas medioambientales informan sobre temas importantes y delicados como la deforestación, la minería ilegal, la confiscación de tierras y la contaminación. Proporcionan al público información esencial al investigar y sacar
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Defending Environmental Defenders
A Factsheet on Caselaw relevant to the protection of environmental journalists Environmental journalists report on important and sensitive topics, including deforestation, illegal mining, land seizures and pollution. By investigating and uncovering private and state activities that impact adversely on the
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