Freedom
of Expression and Opinion – Useful Links
UNHCHR – Freedom of Opinion
and Expression
This United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights website contains
a "Documents" section and a "News Room" section
about freedom of opinion and freedom of expression.
International Freedom of Expression Exchange
The International Freedom of Expression Exchange is a coalition of organizations
from around the world that advocate freedom of expression. Link directly
to the main
IFEX website, or visit the “About
IFEX” portion of the site for a description and brief history
of the organization.
Human Rights Watch – Free
Expression on the Internet
Human Rights Watch collects information about freedom of expression
on the internet and has an index of articles relating to the subject.
A
Chronicle of Freedom of Expression in Canada
This chronology was compiled by
Sandra Bernstein on
behalf of the Periodical
Writers Association of Canada and the Book
and Periodical Council, in collaboration with Electronic
Frontier Canada. This site includes links to speeches about freedom
of expression and censorship issues, as well as a link to a list of
books detained or banned by Canadian Customs.
UNESCO – Freedom of
Expression and Democracy
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
site contains important information linking the issues of free speech,
free press, and democracy. Links about Press Freedom Day, media legislation,
and more.
UNESCO
– World Press Freedom Day (May 3) 2002
International Press Institute
The International Press Institute advocates, among other things, freedom
of the press and safety for journalists around the world. The website
contains press releases, a country-based Watch List, and more.
UNICEF
– International Children’s Day of Broadcasting
This website, hosted by the United Nations International Children's
Emergency Fund, links the rights of children to freedom of opinion and
expression with the role of media in protecting those rights.
