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ARTICLE 19 NEWS

10 Oct - Uzbekistan: ARTICLE 19 Condemns Sentencing of Uzbek Journalist to Ten Years’ Imprisonment
10 Oct - Belarus: Journalists and NGOs Debate Censorship
10 Oct - Nicaragua: Authorities’ Harassment of NGOs Threatens Freedom of Expression [Spanish]
10 Oct - Brazil: National Campaign for the Freedom of Expression of Teachers
9 Oct - Meeting on Expression and Religious Hatred
9 Oct - Egypt: Pardon of Ibrahim Eissa
8 Oct - Uzbekistan: Media Freedom Needs Action As Well As Dialogue [Russian]

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ArtVenture Freedom to Create Prize

FINDING LIGHT IN DARKNESS AND COURAGE IN TRUTH
ArtVenture together with ARTICLE 19, are launching a new US$100,000 Freedom to Create Prize. This unique creative prize has been established to honour the countless artists around the world who use their talents to promote human rights, including the right to freedom of expression, and who are denied their 'freedom to create'. More information...

Freedom of Expression, Offence, and Hate Speech

Following the controversy and violence triggered by the publication of cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed, ARTICLE 19 continues to advocate against the introduction of blasphemy laws as a legitimate and proportionate answer.

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Terrorism and Anti-Terrorism

As governments around the world implement new legislation to combat the threat of global terrorism, ARTICLE 19 is monitoring developments and intervening where necessary to ensure that a proper balance is struck between the need for security and respect for freedom of expression.

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