antisemitism | Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression and Opinion

France: Draft antisemitism law could seriously undermine free expression and other human rights, warn UN experts

14 April 2026, GENEVA – Draft legislation aimed at combatting “new forms of antisemitism” would seriously undermine freedom of expression, legal certainty in criminal offences, and other international human rights, UN experts* warned today. “The so-called ‘PPL Yadan’...

WATCH: Presentation of Gaza Report to UN General Assembly, Third Committee

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Statement by Irene Khan, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression Third Committee of the General Assembly 17 October 2024 Excellencies, distinguished delegates, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to begin by...

Freedom of expression in a global crisis, says UN expert

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18 October 2024, NEW YORK – Deadly attacks on journalists in Gaza and double standards and discrimination against those advocating for Palestinian rights have created a global crisis of freedom of expression, a UN expert said yesterday. Presenting her report to the...

REPORT: Global threats to freedom of expression arising from the conflict in Gaza

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In the present report, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression examines the impact of the conflict in Gaza on freedom of expression globally. She highlights attacks on journalists and media restrictions,...

Call for submissions to the thematic report of the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression in Challenging Times

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Purpose: The Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of freedom of opinion and expression is seeking written contributions to inform her forthcoming report on Freedom of Expression in Challenging Times. The report will be presented at the 79th session of...

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