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Final report! Academic Freedom and the Freedom of Opinion and Expression

Final report! Academic Freedom and the Freedom of Opinion and Expression

This report focuses on the freedom of opinion and expression aspects of academic freedom.

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New Research report! Artistic Freedom of Expression

New Research report! Artistic Freedom of Expression

This research report provides an overview of the human rights law framework applicable to artistic freedom of expression, highlights contemporary threat and provides recommendations for States, private actors and civil society.

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Report on COVID-19 and freedom of expression

Report on COVID-19 and freedom of expression

The report is written with a sense of urgency about the kinds of steps that are necessary and appropriate to protect everyone’s right to freedom of opinion and expression during this and any future pandemic.

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 Report on Online Hate Speech

Report on Online Hate Speech

The present report explains how international human rights standards provide a framework for Governments considering regulatory options and companies determining how to respect human rights online.

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Report on the Surveillance Industry and Human Rights

Report on the Surveillance Industry and Human Rights

This new report examines the problem of targeted surveillance and the regulation of the public-private collaboration in the sale, transfer, use and after-sales support of surveillance technologies.

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China and the US Take a First Step Toward Establishing Norms Combating Cyber Attacks

By Julie Hartlé After Xi Jinping’s State visit with Barack Obama concluded in September, the two leaders issued statements declaring increased cooperation in a multitude of important areas. I want to highlight reactions to one of the areas that has

jhartle October 30, 2015October 31, 2015 Blog Read more

Summary of Freedom House’s “Freedom on the Net 2015” Report

FreedomHouse.org recently released the 2015 edition of its high profile annual report entitled “Freedom on the Net.” It found Internet freedom around the world has declined for the fifth consecutive year. The report contains analytical reports and numerical scores for 65

Cristina Truong October 30, 2015 Blog Read more

Report on Whistleblowers and Sources is Out

Over the next week I hope to do a few posts (or at least tweets) that try to capture some of the key points in my latest report on sources and whistleblowers. The report relied heavily upon input from governments and civil

David Kaye October 27, 2015October 27, 2015 Blog Read more

UN expert urges Angola to release fourteen rights activists detained for criticizing the Government

GENEVA (23 October 2015) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Michel Forst, today urged the Government of Angola to release fourteen activists arrested in June after taking part in peaceful meetings to criticize

Cristina Truong October 23, 2015 News Read more
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Mr. David Kaye, is the Former Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression.
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