Media Defence Module

Introduction In today’s digital landscape, the proliferation of false news and misinformation has surged, particularly amplified by the rapid expansion of the internet and the pervasive reach of social media platforms. The manipulation and distortion of information have been prevalent

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

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

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)

Introducción El derecho a la libertad de pensamiento y de expresión, establecido en el artículo 13 de la Convención Americana sobre Derechos Humanos y en legislaciones nacionales no es un derecho absoluto. Al contrario, admite ciertas restricciones que se encuentran

Introduction “National security” is a common justification offered by states for limiting freedom of expression by journalists, bloggers, and media organs.[1] It is a legitimate ground for restricting freedom of expression in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

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,

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 tienen el objetivo legítimo de proporcionar a las

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 statements that harm their reputation, they inevitably come

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 the infringement of rights, such as the right

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 frequently clash with the right to free expression

Introducción La violencia contra los periodistas, debido al ejercicio de su trabajo como comunicadores, constituye un terrible mecanismo de intimidación, que tiene por fin procurar su silencio, violentando su integridad física y moral. Dentro del Sistema Interamericano de Derechos Humanos