Ban urges redoubling of efforts to protect, promote human rights for all Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today highlighted the progress made since the holding of a landmark United Nations human rights meeting in 1993, while calling for a redoubling of efforts to ensure that everyone around world is able to enjoy their rights. Amid violent protests, UN urges restraint in Indian-administered Kashmir Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has voiced its concern about the recent violent protests in Indian-administered Kashmir that have reportedly led to civilian casualties and restrictions to the right to freedom of assembly and expression. Liberia death penalty violates international law, says UN human rights body Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 The United Nations Human Rights Committee expressed deep concern today at new death penalty legislation authorized by Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, contravening an international treaty on civil and political rights. At least 90 Afghan civilians killed in recent military operations, says UN Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 An investigation by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has found that some 90 civilians, including 60 children, were among those killed during military operations in the strife-torn nation's western Herat province last week. Gaza: UN expert welcomes landing of ships carrying human rights activists Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 An independent United Nations human rights expert today hailed the landing of two wooden boats in Gaza carrying 46 human rights activists as a key symbolic victory. Indigenous Brazilians still suffering inequalities - UN rights expert Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0500 Brazil's indigenous peoples still struggle to exercise real control over their lives and lands, despite some advances in their conditions and the Government's commitment to improve the situation, a United Nations human rights expert said today after wrapping up a 12-day visit to the South American country.
Studying the Media - Noam Chomsky provides an analysis of self-imposed, often unconscious, media censorship in the United States.
2002 Press Freedom Index - Ranks countries by freedom of the press. Developed and published for the first time in 2002 by Reporters Without Borders.
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Cascfen - News about freedom of the press from Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan
Centre for Media Freedom Middle East and North Africa - An independent centre based in London and Casablanca which defends journalists subjected to censorship and promotes media freedom in the Middle East and North Africa through action alerts, publications and training.
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Committee To Protect Journalists - Features international news alerts and resources from non-partisan international organization of journalists dedicated to protection of freedom of the press and expression.
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Fox-BGH Alleged Cover-up - In a successful lawsuit, journalists fired at FOX-owned WTVT Channel 13 in Tampa for refusing orders to hide the dangers of a big advertiser (Monsanto), won a substantial cash settlement.
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freedominfo.org - A one-stop portal that describes best practices, consolidates lessons learned, explains campaign strategies and tactics, and links the efforts of freedom-of-information advocates around the world.
Index on Censorship - Provides subscription information for bi-monthly magazine promoting free speech. Also includes assortment of online articles.
International Freedom of Expression Exchange - Archive of alerts on press freedom violations, dating back to 1995. Covers over 120 countries.
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International Press Institute (IPI) - IPI is a global organisation of editors, media executives and leading journalists dedicated to the protection of press freedom
Journalists' Trade Union (JuHI) - Based in Azerbaijan, this organization offers links to current events concerning freedom of press and expression, journalism, mass media, trade union and labor rights.
Observer - Special Reports: Press Freedom Campaign - Ongoing collection of news, analysis and commentary about Press Freedom Day, censorship, threats to journalists and the situation in various countries.
404Reporters Without Frontiers - Fights for the freedom of the press and freedom of expression, and ensures protection of journalists by denouncing human rights breaches. In English, French and Spanish.
Society of Professional Journalists - Dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty. Seeks to maintain constant vigilance in protection of the First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and of the press
The Case of Rafael Marques - Site of the Open Society Institute: Updates and background information on the ongoing trial of Rafael Marques, a journalist from Angola who faces charges of defaming the president.
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press - Nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free legal help to reporters and news organizations.
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World Free Press Institute Online - Provides training programs and assistance to media organizations struggling to meet the challenges of a free press.
World Press Freedom Committee (WPFC) - WPFC is 37 organizations on five continents, defending the freedom of the press and assisting independent news media organizations around the world.
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