United Kingdom – Open Word House
The Open Word House is the home of three internationally renowned organisations: Index on Censorship, Article 19 and International PEN. Established in 2004, the Open Word House works to promote free expression globally via print and digital networks, events, and through joint projects.
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Ten international NGOs launched a freedom of expression mission to Azerbaijan
The “International Partnership Group for Azerbaijan” launched a three-day freedom of expression mission to Azerbaijan on 7 September, during which ten international nongovernmental organisations will highlight their serious concerns regarding the freedom of expression situation in the country, which has been unfolding with little attention from the international media spotlight. 07 Sep 2010 »
Belarus: suspicious ‘suicide’ of human rights activist and Charter97 founder
Aleh Byabenin, right, one of Belarus’s leading journalists and human rights activists, and among the founders and leaders of charter97.org website, has found dead in his summer cottage not far from Minsk. Contrary to suggestions that Byabenin must have committed suicide, no suicide note was found and no other possible indicators suggest the same. 05 Sep 2010 »
Iranian journalist sentenced to six years' imprisonment
On 3 August, Iranian journalist Badressadat Mofidi, right, was sentenced to six years in prison by Branch 26 of Iran's Revolutionary Court. Mofidi was formerly the secretary-general of the Association of Iranian Journalists in Tehran, an organization that was established by prominent journalists in 1997 and shut down by the authorities in 2009. 31 Aug 2010 »
Jailed Iranian blogger receives Freedom of the Press Award
The National Press Club has announced the recipients of the 2010 John Aubuchon Freedom of the Press Award, which is given each year to individuals who have contributed to the cause of press freedom and open government. This year, the international recipient is Iranian blogger Kouhyar Goudarzi, who is being held in notorious Tehran's Evin Prison. 29 Aug 2010 »
Trial coming up for two suspects in Moscow double murder
In an encouraging ruling last week, the Basmanny District Court in Moscow ordered that two suspects in the January 2009 double murder of Novaya Gazeta reporter Anastasiya Baburova and human rights lawyer Stanislav Markelov be kept in custody pending trial. 26 Aug 2010 »
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Human Rights Advocates Program…
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Letters of concern
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AZERBAIJAN: A common statement on Human Rights in Azerbaijan
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Russia: Activist from Ingushetia killed in ambush
October 2009 »
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