– Prominent rights defender Nasrin Sotoudeh arrested in Iran (Demo)

Henghameh Shahidi is a journalist who has been on hunger strike since her arrest on 9 March 2017. She is…

This statement was originally published on hrw.org on 23 July 2020. By Mihra Rittmann, Senior Researcher, Central Asia  Human rights…

Algerian journalist Lynda Abbou explains why protests that have swept the country in recent weeks were a pivotal moment for…

On 6 October 2019, Israeli Interior Minister Arye Deri announced that he is working towards revoking the residency status of…

In December, rights advocates – both free and imprisoned – as well as press freedom and human rights groups focused…

Regardless of where you stand on BDS, the Israeli government's decision to revoke the work permit of Omar Shakir of…

This statement was originally published on hrw.org on 7 September 2019. After several increasingly tense weeks amid swirling rumors, a…

This statement was originally published on baj.by on 16 August 2020. Belsat journalist Alena Dubovik was detained in the evening…

SEAPA expressed fears that Thailand is moving toward greater control of the media, with the government's latest attempt to enact…

Muhammad Bekjanov – an Uzbek journalist who tried to initiate debate on taboo subjects such as the use of forced…

Cartoonist and board member at Cartoonists Rights Network International Nik Kowsar has been sentenced in absentia to four years in…

A new bill currently before the Brazilian Congress will create far greater flexibility regarding existing rules for environmental permits. The…

Lakić is Motenegro's most targeted journalist; she has been beaten and threatened numerous times in connection with her articles. Source:…

This statement was originally published on indexoncensorship.org. In times of extraordinary crisis, governments often take the opportunity to roll back…

By failing to pass Bill S-231 before rising for summer recess, the House of Commons has missed a crucial chance…