Litigation and Legal Advocacy for Freedom of Expression
Litigating freedom of expression and digital rights requires an understanding of how to develop an optimal litigation strategy. These modules offer a practical guide to litigation freedom of expression cases, with a focus on digital rights and regional perspectives.
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
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 and state activities that impact adversely on the
Latin America
Introducción al Litigo sobre Libertad de Expresión en Américalatina
Introducción Según la Convención Americana sobre Derechos Humanos (CADH), los Estados están obligados a respetar los derechos reconocidos en ella, por lo tanto deben garantizar su libre y pleno ejercicio. En consonancia con lo anterior, los Estados deben prevenir cualquier
Sub-Saharan Africa
Introduction to Litigating Digital Rights in sub-Saharan Africa
Introduction The internet is one of the most powerful tools for facilitating the receiving and imparting of information and ideas. It allows for instant sharing of volumes of information, across borders and to wide audiences. It enables individuals to engage
South and Southeast Asia
Introduction to UN Mechanisms – South and Southeast Asia
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[1] (UDHR)
Sub-Saharan Africa
Key Principles of International Law and Freedom of Expression – sub-Saharan Africa
Key Highlights Introduction Since at least the formation of the United Nations (UN) and the construction of a human rights regime founded in international law in 1948, the right to freedom of expression has become universally acknowledged. An example of