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ARTICLE 19 NEWS

26 Jan - ARTICLE 19 Voices its Concerns Over the BBC’s Decision Not to Broadcast the DEC Appeal on Gaza and Calls on the Public Service Broadcaster to Reconsider its Position
23 Jan - United States: ARTICLE 19 and Privacy International Welcome New Openness Policies [Spanish]
23 Jan - Sri Lanka: ARTICLE 19 Laments Murder of Editor
20 Jan - Russia: Double Murder Another Blow for Human Rights[Russian]
19 Jan - United Kingdom: Submission on Libel Law Reform
16 Jan - Gaza: ARTICLE 19 Condemns the Israeli Military's Continued Targeting of Media Personnel

ARTICLE 19 CAMPAIGNS

» Mexico: “What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You”: ARTICLE 19 Mexico Launches a Nationwide Campaign for the Protection of Journalists [Video]
» Brazil: National Campaign for the Freedom of Expression of Teachers

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ArtVenture Freedom to Create Prize

The ArtVenture Freedom to Create Prize was awarded to Cont Mlanga of Zimbabwe and the two runners up were Belarus Free Theatre Group and Pakistani singer Deeyah. The Imprisoned Artist Prize was awarded to the Burmese comic and activist Zarganar, and the Youth Prize went to Brazillian hiphop group City of Rhyme.

Freedom of Expression, Offence, and Hate Speech

Following the controversy and violence triggered by the publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed, ARTICLE 19 continues to advocate against the introduction of blasphemy laws as a legitimate and proportionate answer.

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Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism

As governments around the world implement new legislation to combat the threat of global terrorism, ARTICLE 19 is monitoring developments and intervening where necessary to ensure that a proper balance is struck between the need for security and respect for freedom of expression.

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