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Global Coalition Of NGOs Call To Investigate & Disable FinFisher’s Espionage Equipment in Pakistan
07 May 2013
We are a consortium of NGOs and individuals— ARTICLE…
Press release
Bangladesh: Action needed now to stop gender-based violence against journalists
10 Apr 2013
ARTICLE 19 calls on the government to condemn violence…
Press release
Bangladesh: Hundreds injured, including journalists and bloggers as Jamat-e-Islami respond to protests with violence
22 Feb 2013
More than 26 journalists and bloggers together with…
Update
Act now to end impunity in India: Aseem Trivedi
13 Nov 2012
Last year, when Indian cartoonist Aseem Trivedi posted…
Press release
Sri Lanka: Newspaper apologises to defence secretary for publishing his death threat
19 Oct 2012
In a shocking turn of events, Sri Lankan newspaper…
Submission
Bangladesh: ARTICLE 19's Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review
10 Oct 2012
Executive summaryIn this submission, ARTICLE 19 observes…
Update
Bangladesh: Tathya Adhikarer Gaan, right to information song
26 Sep 2012
ARTICLE 19 Bangladesh has launched a song and music…
Press release
Sri Lanka: Editor threatened with death is sacked as ARTICLE 19's warning to UN comes true
21 Sep 2012
The new owner of the Sunday Leader has sacked editor…
Statement
Pakistan: Government must stop 'kill switch' tactics
23 Aug 2012
ARTICLE 19 and Bytes for All, Pakistan, condemn the…
Press release
Sri Lankan defence secretary: "You shit fucking journalist … People hate you. They will kill you"
09 Jul 2012
ARTICLE 19 is very concerned for the safety of Sri…
Submission
Pakistan: ARTICLE 19's Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review
03 May 2012
ARTICLE 19: Global Campaign for Free Expression (ARTICLE…
Submission
Sri Lanka: ARTICLE 19's Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review
24 Apr 2012
The Sri Lankan Government received and accepted a number…
Asia Pacific: Free expression and law in 2011
05 Apr 2012
In this statement, ARTICLE 19 highlights the major…
Press release
Global Coalition Of NGOs Call For Official Withdrawal Of Pakistan Censorship Plans
02 Apr 2012
On 2 April 2012, a global coalition of NGOs - Access…
Statement
Nepal: Mission finds worsening law reform, impunity and self-censorship
28 Feb 2012
At the invitation of the Federation of Nepali Journalists,…
Burma: EU commissioner’s comments undermine potential for fair elections
16 Feb 2012
ARTICLE 19 is concerned that comments made by EU development…
Bangladesh: Government secretary calls on officials to fulfil right to information
15 Feb 2012
Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Hedayetullah…
Bangladesh: Editors and managers acknowledge prevalence of discrimination against women in media
03 Feb 2012
In a high-level meeting held this week, newspaper editors,…
Pakistan: Telecommunications (Re-organization) Act
02 Feb 2012
In January 2012, ARTICLE 19 has analysed the provisions…
Artist Alert: December 2011
10 Jan 2012
Art, in any form, constitutes a key medium through…
Bangladesh: ARTICLE 19 fellow loses leg on deadly roads
06 Jan 2012
ARTICLE 19 urges the government to ensure journalist…
Nepal: Government expels UN human rights watchdog
14 Dec 2011
ARTICLE 19 condemns the Nepali government’s decision…
India: Activist and anti-corruption campaigner shot dead in Bihar
08 Dec 2011
ARTICLE 19 condemns the murder of Right to Information…
Statement
Afghanistan: Each time a journalist is killed, the truth dies with them
07 Oct 2011
Ten years on, targeted attacks against journalists,…
Statement
Pakistan: Ban on internet encryption a violation of freedom of expression
02 Sep 2011
The Pakistan Telecommunications Authority has served…
Update
Nepal: Conviction of Uma Singh’s Case an Important Step towards Ending Impunity
14 Jun 2011
Kathmandu 14.06.11: ARTICLE 19 welcomes the sentencing…
India: Ministers Move to Decriminalise Defamation
21 Feb 2011
London, 21.02.2011: ARTICLE 19 welcomes the Indian…
Press release
UN HRC: International Community Urge Nepal to Address Impunity and Protect Journalists [Nepali नेपाली]
25 Jan 2011
Geneva, 25.01.2011: At the tenth session of the Universal…
Advocacy letter
Nepal: Letter on LGBTI
04 Oct 2010
We are writing to you regarding the official 10-day…
Press release
Bangladesh: ARTICLE 19 and Information Commission Train Public Officials to Provide Information
28 Sep 2010
ARTICLE 19 Bangladesh in collaboration with the Information…
Press release
Nepal: ARTICLE 19 and Freedom Forum Submission to HRC Universal Periodic Review
08 Jul 2010
ARTICLE 19 and Freedom Forum have outlined their concerns…
ARTICLE 19 and Freedom Forum Nepal Submission to the UN Universal Periodic Review
08 Jul 2010
Given the expertise and scope of activities of ARTICLE…
Press release
Bangladesh: Opposition Newspaper Raided by Police And Forced to Close
04 Jun 2010
ARTICLE 19 is deeply concerned that daily newspaper…
Pakistan: Freedom of Expression on Internet Must be Respected
21 May 2010
Decisions by a Pakistani High Court to ban numerous…
Press release
Bangladesh: ARTICLE 19 Fellow Receives Canadian Award for Excellence in Journalism
24 Feb 2010
Press release on the journalism award given to an ARTICLE…
Maldives: Assessment of Media Development
25 Nov 2009
Report on Assessment of Media Development in the Maldives. See…
Maldives: Defamation Decriminalised
25 Nov 2009
Press release regarding the decriminalisation of defamation…
Sri Lanka: Journalists Still Under Threat, Even As Conflict Ends
28 Oct 2009
Press release on the threats against two editors in…
Nepal: Government Putting Journalists at Risk
12 Oct 2009
ARTICLE 19, the Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ)…
Bangladesh: ARTICLE 19 Urges Government to Promote Public Engagement as Key Strategy to Mitigate Climate Change
07 Oct 2009
ARTICLE 19 has called on the Government of Bangladesh…
Sri Lanka: ARTICLE 19 Strongly Condemns Death Threat Against Human Rights Activist
25 Aug 2009
Press release on the death threats to the executive…
Open Letter to His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapaksa
16 Jul 2009
Letter to His Excellency President Mahinda Rajapaksa…
Sri Lanka: Deteriorating Press Freedom Continues Post-Conflict
16 Jul 2009
Press release on the deteriorating press freedom in…
Maldives: Stop Prosecuting Criminal Defamation Cases
17 Jun 2009
Press release regarding the first criminal defamation…
Bangladesh: Urging Government to Promote Greater Public Awareness of Climate Change for Vulnerable Communities
05 Jun 2009
Press release on the occasion of World Environment…
Nepal: New Government Must Safeguard Freedom of Expression
01 Jun 2009
Press release congratulating the new prime minister…
Bangladesh: Government’s Vision for Digital Bangladesh Must Include Community Radios
19 May 2009
Press release on the Government of Bangladesh committing…
Bangladesh: ARTICLE 19 Launches Right to Information Handbook
05 May 2009
Press release on the launch of a handbook on the 2009…