Freedom of Expression
Press Release
Press release R343/21
Human rights experts urge States to protect at-risk civil society actors
Press Release R334/21
The Office of the Special Rapporteur considers incompatible with inter-American standards the law approved by the Colombian Congress that punishes libel and slander against public officials
Announcement
Consultation for the elaboration of the SRFOE reference document on progress, challenges and recommendations for the prevention of violence and discrimination against women journalists.
Press release R303/21
SRFOE recognizes the progress made in the investigation of the Pegasus case and calls on the Mexican authorities to ensure the integrity of the persons involved in the process.
Press release R290/21
SRFOE condemns the murder of journalists Manuel González Reyes and Freddy López Arévalo in Mexico and urges the State to strengthen the mechanisms for the protection of journalists.
Press Release R286/21
The Office of the Special Rapporteur calls on the State of Guatemala to respect and guarantee the work of journalists in accordance with international human rights standards.
Press release R280/21
2021 Joint Declaration of International Rapporteurs
Press release R261/21
On the International Day for Universal Access to Information, the SRFOE presents the Guide for access to environmental information in contexts of extractive, mining and hydrocarbon industries.
Press Release R244/21
SRFOE announces the official launch of the Dialogue of the Americas on Freedom of Expression on the Internet, and invites all stakeholders to accompany and participate in the process
Press Release R228/21
The Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression publishes its new thematic report: Childhood, Freedom of Expression and the Media
Press release R223/21
The Office of the Special Rapporteur condemns the murder of journalist Jacinto Romero Flores and notes with concern the continuing violence against the press in Mexico.
Press release R205/21
The IACHR, SRFOE and OHCHR Mexico express their concern
about the new findings on the use of Pegasus software.
Press release 196/21
The Office of the Special Rapporteur condemns the murder of journalists Abraham Mendoza and Ricardo López in Mexico and urges the State to investigate the events
Press Release R189/21
The Office of the Special Rapporteur expresses concern over the reports of serious human rights violations in the context of the protests in Cuba
Press Release R182/21
Office of the Special Rapporteur condemns the murder of activist and communicator Frank Stalyn Ramazzini and urges the State of Guatemala to completely and impartially investigate the facts
Press release R162/21
Guatemala: UN and OAS experts sound alarm about ‘choking’ NGO law
Press release R139/21
Offices of Special Rapporteurs express concern about the use of criminal mechanisms for defamation against a university professor in Brazil and call on the State to respect academic freedom
Press Release R131/21
Office of the Special Rapporteur condemns the murder of journalist Benjamín Morales Hernández, and calls on the Mexican State to investigate the events fully and impartially
Press Release R126/21
SRFOE calls on those who hold or aspire to hold elected office in Peru to contribute with their speech to the protection of human rights.
Press release R124/21
UN and OAS human rights experts* today condemned the violent crackdown on peaceful protests in Colombia, and called on the Government to conduct a thorough and independent investigation into the reported killings, sexual violence, allegations of torture.
Press release R112/21
On World Press Freedom Day, the Office of the Special Rapporteur presents its 2020 Annual Report and reaffirms its commitment to support journalism in the hemisphere.
Press release R47/20
Within the framework of the Nicaraguan Journalist Day, the undersigned representatives of the international community met to reflect on the current situation in Nicaragua
Press Release R28/21
The Office of the Special Rapporteur expresses concern about the persistent harassment against journalists, artists, and human rights defenders who exercise their freedom of expression in Cuba