Tag: Press Freedom

Student activists and journalists in the Philippines marked World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2023

"Truth is threatened by disinformation and hate speech, seeking to blur the lines between fact and fiction, between science and conspiracy"

“Shutting down an independent media outlet due to a single perceived ‘mistake’ is a blatant violation of freedom of the press”

Prime Minister Hun Sen has increasingly cracked down on any opposition as he prepares for elections later this year

Blasphemy is a sensitive issue in Muslim-majority Pakistan, and social media giants have previously been banned

Globally, 363 journalists were imprisoned, an increase of 20 percent over the previous year

“We cannot afford to turn a blind eye to the unsavory developments in the social, economic, political, technological and religious spheres"

APHR said the new Code includes “problematic articles that could unduly restrict the right to freedom of religion or belief"

Vietnam was one rank below Russia, which plunged down the list from last year because of war in Ukraine

Father Shay Cullen challenged Church leaders to take a stand and speak out to challenge injustice and abuse