Media Defence Module

Introducción Los derechos digitales corresponden a los mismos derechos humanos pero en el ámbito digital. El término “derechos digitales” se refiere a cuestiones relativas a cómo se ejercen y protegen los mismos derechos que siempre han sido fundamentales para todos

Key Insights Introduction Over the last decade, the number of internet users worldwide has more than doubled. As of January 2024, the digital population consists of over 5.3 billion people.[1] In Africa, the number of recorded internet users increased almost

Key Insights This module explores key trends in online restrictions to freedom of expression, and important concepts and case studies for litigation relating to online speech. It is vital for legal practitioners and free speech advocates to have a strong

Key Insights Introduction “National security”(1) is one of the most common justifications offered by states for limiting freedom of expression by journalists, bloggers, and media organs. It is a legitimate restriction on fundamental rights and freedoms in the International Covenant

Introducción El derecho a la libertad de expresión está firmemente establecido en la legislación internacional y regional de derechos humanos, que ha demostrado ser decisiva para garantizar sentencias nacionales y regionales vinculantes contra los Estados que intentan violar este derecho

Key Insights 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

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.

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

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