More: freedom of speech
Journalists who ‘speak truth to power’ recognized with Nobel Peace Prize
Two campaigning journalists were awarded the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, which UN Secretary-General António Guterres said was recognition that a free press is...
OTT broadcast and its censorship: Whether a violation of freedom of speech and expression
The whole world, owing to coronavirus pandemic, is enveloped in the darkness. It has wreaked havoc on almost all the aspect of human lives....
Modi, Prince Salman, Putin and Sheikh Hasina on Press Freedom’s ‘Attackers’ List
Reporters Without Borders has included many new faces including PM Modi in its 'Gallery of Grim Portrait' released after five years.
Reporters Without Borders, an...
2021 Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy
Each year, the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy assembles hundreds of courageous dissidents and human rights activists, diplomats, journalists and student leaders...
Free press ‘a cornerstone’ of democratic societies
The United Nations Secretary-General on Monday urged governments to “do everything in their power” to support free, independent and diverse media, which the UN’s...
Wanted! Real Action for Media Freedom in Europe
In a statement issued ahead of World Press Freedom Day on 3 May, Council of Europe Secretary General Marija Pejčinović Burić urged European governments...
Egypt’s Return to Authoritarianism
The existing political scenario of Egypt shows how the government has established absolute authority over every affair in the state, curbing any independent work....
Pakistan’s intimidation of its citizens abroad
Repressive regimes tend to use violence, intimidation and technology to silence dissent abroad. A report published by Freedom House on February 04, 2021, argues...
Media, Democratic Politics and Citizen Journalism
Media plays a key role in liberal democratic regimes. There are many functions of media in enhancing democracy. Media freedom is essential to a...
Republic and Delhi’s hate-fueled rhetoric on British shores
Freedom of speech is a basic human need. In spite of what goes on the ground, it is universally protected across national borders. But...