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In Swaziland, as in Egypt, journalism should not be a crime

Over the past week the world has been reminded of the fragility of media freedom, and the risks many journalists face when reporting the news. Last Monday a court in…
Staff Writer
1 July 2014
Media Advisory: Botswana High Court to Hear Critical Case on Freedom of Association and Rights of Sexual Minorities BotswanaCivic Rights Association & AssemblyCivic Rights ExpressionEquality Rights LGBTIQ+

Media Advisory: Botswana High Court to Hear Critical Case on Freedom of Association and Rights of Sexual Minorities

Gaborone, 17 March – On Tuesday, the Gaborone High Court will hear arguments concerning the government’s refusal to register the Lesbians, Gays and Bisexuals of Botswana (LEGABIBO) organization – in a…
Staff Writer
17 May 2014
News Release: Non Government Organisations Call on African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to Find in Favour of Freedom of Expression Civic Rights Association & AssemblyCivic Rights Expression

News Release: Non Government Organisations Call on African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights to Find in Favour of Freedom of Expression

20 March 2014 18 Non-Government Organisations will appear at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, in Arusha,Tanzania, today, as amici curiae (friends of the court) pertaining to the matter of…
Staff Writer
24 March 2014
Zambia: Activist defends right to freedom of expression Civic RightsCivic Rights Association & AssemblyCivic Rights Association & Assembly Completed CasesCivic Rights Completed CasesCivic Rights ExpressionCivic Rights Expression Completed CasesEquality RightsEquality Rights Completed CasesEquality Rights HealthEquality Rights Health Completed CasesEquality Rights LGBTIQ+Equality Rights LGBTIQ+ Completed CasesZambia

Zambia: Activist defends right to freedom of expression

Paul Kasonkomona is a respected HIV activist and National Coordinator of Engender Rights-Zambia. On 7 April 2013, Kasonkomona was arrested outside Muvi TV station after he appeared on a television…
Staff Writer
25 February 2014