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Reverse the decline of freedom of expression to protect free and fair elections: UN expert

Jun 18, 2025 | News, Statements, Top-line

18 June 2025, GENEVA – The global decline in freedom of expression is endangering free and fair elections and must be reversed for the sake of democracy as well as human rights, the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan, said today,...

REPORT: “Freedom of expression and elections in the digital age”

Jun 18, 2025 | Reports, Top-line

18 JUNE 2025, GENEVA – In this report, the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan, examines the vital role of freedom of opinion and expression in ensuring free and fair elections. She...

USA: Free speech on campus needs to be protected, not attacked, say experts

Jul 25, 2024 | News, Statements, Top-line

25 July 2024, GENEVA  – Human rights experts* today expressed grave concern at the massive crackdown on pro-Palestinian student protests at various university campuses across the United States of America. “The banning and attacks on student protests are a grave...
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WATCH: Transnational Repression of Journalists Threatens Democracy, Warns UN Expert | HRC56

Jun 30, 2024 | News, Top-line

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