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The objectives of this module are: Introduction Effective litigation can achieve profound systemic change. Although litigation can be a protracted and costly process, under the right circumstances it can contribute meaningfully to the evolution of legal frameworks that truly ensure

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 that much of the digital space, and the

The focus of this module: Introduction Across the continent, attacks against journalists continue to rise(1) as both state and non-state (corporations and individual) actors seek, either directly or indirectly, to muzzle their reporting and infringe on their rights to freedom

Introduction Digital rights are human rights in the digital realm. The term ‘digital rights’ speaks to questions about how the same rights that are fundamental to all humans — such as freedom of expression, privacy, and access to information —

Is there a Right to the Internet under International Law? The internet has transformed the free flow of information, empowering anyone with an internet connection to gather and share information and ideas, thereby profoundly impacting the exercise and protection of

In this new information age, the task of safeguarding personal information has gained dramatically in significance and complexity. As online data sharing and data collection continue to expand rapidly, law and policy makers play catch up with the threats the

Is There a Right to the Internet under International Law? Not surprisingly, no human rights treaty explicitly recognising a right to access the internet, given that the main such treaties were developed before internet usage became widespread. However, it is

The prevalence of online harassment and attacks on journalists is a worrying trend with clear implications for freedom of expression. To exercise their rights and duties, journalists require access to spaces for public debate, where they can share information and

In this new information age, the task of safeguarding personal information has gained dramatically in significance and complexity. As online data sharing and data collection continue to expand rapidly, law and policy makers play catch up with the threats the

The prevalence of online harassment and attacks on journalists is a worrying trend with clear implications for freedom of expression. To exercise their rights and duties, journalists require access to spaces for public debate, where they can share information and

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

Introduction The phenomenon [1] 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