Tag: Freedom of Expression
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UN Calls for Global Backing to Defend Press Freedom and End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists
UN Pledges Collective Action on IDEI On International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (IDEI), the United Nations reaffirmed its commitment to protecting journalists and upholding the fundamental right of freedom of the press. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged governments, media professionals, civil society, and international partners to work together to reduce…
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Training 16 Defenders: Local Impact Through the NGO Forum and the African Commission
Investing in Local Impact: The Training Program Across Africa, human rights defenders play a crucial role in advancing dignity, justice, and accountability. A recent training program brought 16 defenders together with the NGO Forum and the African Commission to deepen their impact at the local level. The initiative underscores a shared commitment: empower individuals who…
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EU-Philippines Meet to strengthen Good Governance, Rule of Law and Human Rights in Brussels
EU-Philippines Fifth Subcommittee Meeting Focuses on Governance, Rule of Law, and Human Rights The European Union and the Republic of the Philippines held their Fifth Subcommittee Meeting on Good Governance, Rule of Law, and Human Rights in Brussels on 6 October, under the long‑standing EU-Philippines Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA). The gathering was co‑chaired by…
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EU-Philippines Joint Press Release: Fifth Subcommittee Meeting on Good Governance, Rule of Law, and Human Rights
Overview of the Fifth Subcommittee Meeting The European Union (EU) and the Philippines held the Fifth Subcommittee Meeting on Good Governance, Rule of Law, and Human Rights on 6 October in Brussels. This gathering, part of the EU-Philippines Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) framework, brought together senior officials from the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs…
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Freedom of Expression Wins: Quran Burning Appeal Verdict
UK Court Affirms Free Speech Right in Quran Burning Case A landmark appeal ruling has overturned a conviction for religiously aggravated public order offences after a man burned a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish consulate in London. The case sparked debate about where freedom of expression ends and respect for religious beliefs begins,…
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Appeal Reverses Conviction of Man Who Burned Quran Outside Turkish Consulate
UK Freedom of Expression Wins as Quran Burning Conviction Overturned A man who was fined for burning a copy of the Quran outside the Turkish consulate in London has won his appeal against the conviction. The decision underscores a nuanced legal boundary between religious respect and the protection of speech under UK law. The incident…
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Backlash Over Riyadh Comedy Festival: The Moral Price of apaycheck for Saudi Culture Ambitions
Introduction: A Festival in the Eye of a Political Storm As Riyadh’s latest comedy festival closes, critics argue that what began as a bid to elevate Saudi Arabia’s cultural profile has become a frontal attack on the integrity of stand-up. The line between art and state sponsorship has been tested, with headlines and social media…
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NSW Court Bans Pro-Palestinian Sydney Opera House Rally, Citing Public Safety Risks
NSW Court Rules Against Planned Opera House Rally The highest court in New South Wales has granted a prohibition order preventing a large-scale pro-Palestinian rally planned for the Sydney Opera House forecourt. Police argued the event posed an extreme risk to public safety, and the Court of Appeal agreed, ruling that the assembly could not…
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Dispersal of World Teachers’ Day protest in Iloilo City
Overview Activists condemned what they described as a police dispersal of a peaceful World Teachers’ Day protest in Iloilo City, more than a day before the international observance. The incident highlighted ongoing tensions around funding for public education and the state of teachers’ wages in the Philippines. Incident Details On Friday, October 3, a coalition…
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Messiah Hallberg Forced to Move After Threats: SVT Profile
Messiah Hallberg Says He and His Family Had to Move After Threats In a recent appearance on Politikbyrån, the Swedish TV comedian and SVT profile Messiah Hallberg revealed that he and his family were compelled to relocate after receiving threats. Speaking to Expressen for the program, Hallberg said, “My family had to move because people…