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General Resources
By
UNESCO
The past six years have been a tumultuous period for the Arab region, with several of its 19 countries experiencing popular uprisings, armed conflict, and reform movements that have had significant repercussions on press freedom. Previously closed and restrictive media systems opened amid the...
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May, 24 2014
General Resources
By
UNESCO
Tectonic shifts in technology and economic models have vastly expanded the opportunities for press freedom and the safety of journalists, opening new avenues for freedom of expression for women and men across the world. Today, more and more people are able to produce, update and share information...
Posted on
May, 24 2014
General Resources, International Standards, Legislation, Policy Documents and Recommendations
By
Centre for Law and Democracy
This series of Briefing Notes is designed to give readers an understanding of the key international legal standards that apply in the context of freedom of expression. Each individual Briefing Note addresses a different thematic freedom of expression issue. The first, perhaps predictably, is titled...
Posted on
May, 25 2014
General Resources
By
MENA Media Law Reform
This statement was adopted by regional and international experts invited by Vigilance Association for Democracy and the Civic State, Community Media Solutions and International Media Support, at the end of the workshop on Broadcasting Policy, Law and Regulation, held in Tunis, from 7-8 June 2014.
Posted on
May, 24 2014
General Resources
By
MENA Media Law Reform
This report presents a summary of the proceedings of the workshop organized by International Media Support in association with the Vigilance Association for Democracy and the Civic State, and Community Media Solutions on 7-8 June 2014. The workshop looked into the state of broadcasting policy, law...
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May, 24 2014
General Resources, International Standards, Legislation, Policy Documents and Recommendations
By
Centre for Law and Democracy
Around the world, religion is a highly sensitive issue. Debates around matters of faith inspire a degree of emotion rarely seen in political or cultural discussions, and believers of every denomination sometimes react with violence to perceived challenges. However, the centrality of religion in...
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May, 20 2014
General Resources, International Standards, Legislation, Policy Documents and Recommendations
By
Centre for Law and Democracy
The right to privacy is critical to human dignity and individual autonomy, and is important to both social interaction between people and interaction with the State. It is broadly recognised as a human right.
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May, 20 2014
General Resources, International Standards, Legislation, Policy Documents and Recommendations
By
Centre for Law and Democracy
Protecting national security is among the most important tasks of the State. But while there may be legitimate reasons to limit speech to this end, protection from terrorism and other national security threats are very commonly cited as justifications for illegitimate crackdowns on freedom of...
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May, 20 2014
General Resources, International Standards, Legislation, Policy Documents and Recommendations
By
Centre for Law and Democracy
Freedom of expression is a core human right and a free and vibrant public discourse is vital to maintaining a democratic system. At the same time, it is recognised that certain types of speech can cause harm. The question over where the line should be drawn between legal content and hate speech is...
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May, 20 2014
General Resources, International Standards, Legislation, Policy Documents and Recommendations
By
Centre for Law and Democracy
Protecting the “rights and reputations of others” is recognised as a legitimate restriction on freedom of expression, including in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. However, as with any limitation on freedom of expression, it is necessary for rules on defamation to strike an...
Posted on
May, 20 2014

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