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Welcome to our Resource Hub! Access over 250 expert legal resources on freedom of expression, covering key issues and emerging trends across five global regions.
Designed for lawyers and civil society, our Hub provides free resources and training materials on legal standards, key cases and practical insights to support litigation strategies. It serves as a collaborative space to deepen knowledge and strengthen legal defence for a free press.
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Explore our resources by key themes – each one offers valuable legal materials on freedom of expression and digital rights. Compare insights across five global regions and dive into the topics that matter most.
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Protection of Freedom of Expression Under International Law
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Privacy, Data Protection, and Security
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Freedom of Expression Online
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Defamation and Related Actions Against Journalists
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National Security and Counterterrorism
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Violence Against Journalists
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Hate speech, Fake news and Cyber Crime Laws
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Litigation and Legal Advocacy for Freedom of Expression
Our Training Modules
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Use our filter system to find exactly what you need. Browse all available resources – from training modules to fact sheets – by type, theme, language, or region.
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Latin America
Difamación y Reputación – Latinoamérica
INTRODUCCIÓN Las acciones legales por difamación son un método ampliamente utilizado para sofocar la libertad de expresión, el disenso y la crítica, particularmente de los periodistas. Si bien las leyes sobre difamación…
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Sub-Saharan Africa
Trends in Censorship by Private Actors – sub-Saharan Africa
This module aims to: Introduction States’ obligations to uphold and respect rights, including digital rights, are a cornerstone of international law.(1) However, there is growing appreciation in international law and human rights…
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Sub-Saharan Africa
Diffamation – en Afrique subsaharienne
Introduction La diffamation est une méthode notoire pour étouffer la liberté d’expression et la dissidence, en particulier des journalistes. Si les lois sur la diffamation visent à offrir aux individus un recours…
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May 2025 -
Latin America
Difamación y Reputación- Latinoamérica
Introducción Las acciones legales por difamación son un método ampliamente utilizado para sofocar la libertad de expresión, el disenso y la crítica, particularmente de los periodistas. Si bien las leyes sobre difamación…
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MENA
Defamation – MENA
Introduction The use of meritless defamation proceedings is a notorious method of stifling freedom of expression and dissent, particularly of journalists. While defamation laws aim to provide individuals with a remedy for public…
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South and Southeast Asia
Defamation – South and Southeast Asia
Introduction The use of meritless defamation proceedings is a notorious method of stifling freedom of expression and dissent, particularly of journalists. While defamation laws aim to provide individuals with a remedy for public…
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Sub-Saharan Africa
Defamation – Sub-Saharan Africa
Introduction Defamation proceedings, subject to the intention with which they are launched, can either be a tool or a weapon. As a tool, it can enable legal redress on the basis of…
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Europe
Defamation and Reputation – Europe
Defamation is a notorious tactic used to suppress freedom of expression, notably affecting journalists. While defamation laws intend to safeguard individuals from public statements that could tarnish their reputation or dignity, they…
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Our Legal Work
Go Deeper: 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.
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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…
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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…
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Europe
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…
Read moreMarch 2025
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