17 June 2026, GENEVA – The space for freedom of expression is shrinking dramatically as governments use new technologies to suppress dissent and digital giants manipulate information online to enrich themselves, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and...

Whether in times of peace or war, journalism is a dangerous profession. The safety of journalists has suffered particularly in the context of increasing armed conflicts and insecurity, and growing disregard for international law from a variety of actors.1 In recent...

The Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression carried out an official country visit to Germany from 26 January to 6 February 2026. In this report, she identifies major trends affecting freedom of expression in...