Campaign For Free Expression @_FreeExpression
Campaign for Free Expression is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit organisation which defends and enables freedom of expression for ALL in southern Africa freeexpression.org.za South Africa Joined August 2021-
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“In South Africa’s fragile democracy, free expression can be abused to sow division. We must ensure it safeguards democracy instead.” – Nicole Fritz CFE Annual Report 📖 Annual Report explains everything: freeexpression.org.za/wp-content/upl… CFE Annual Report #FreeExpression
“An exciting development.” – Navi Pillay on the Free Expression Legal Network. A bold new defence mechanism for journalists under threat. 📖 Annual Report explains everything: freeexpression.org.za/.../CFE-Annual…... #FreeExpression
The draft GILAB Bill gave state security sweeping powers to vet journalists. After civic action from CFE & partners → those clauses were removed. 📖 Annual Report explains how: freeexpression.org.za/wp-content/upl… CFE Annual Report-4-09 Sept #PolicyChange #FreeExpression
At our 3rd Free Expression Summit in Eswatini, participants declared: “Freedom of expression remains an illusory fiction.” We continue to amplify regional voices demanding reform. 📷 Full report: [freeexpression.org.za/wp-content/upl…] Visit: freeexpression.org.za/about/ for more information
REGISTER: The @AIJC_Conference, @Journ_SA, @CPJAfrica, and @WitsUniversity invite you to the 14th annual Carlos Cardoso Memorial Lecture on 5 Nov, to be delivered by human rights defender and journalist Issaka Lingani from #BurkinaFaso. 📩 RSVP: [email protected]
🚨 Just released: CFE’s 2025 State of Free Expression Report. A deep dive into the wins, setbacks, and urgent challenges facing free expression in Southern Africa. Read it now and join the conversation. #FreeExpression2025 #CFEReport
My call from @sa_tlu now followed up with a call from @afriforum. And my question, @kalliekriel is why are you mistating, exaggerating and in some cases lying about the threats white South Africans face from expropriation? I understand that it earns you support but ultimately is
“Free expression heroes are being silenced — and too many of us are just looking away.” Nicole Fritz makes a powerful case in her latest column on @News24. We must defend those who risk their safety to speak truth. 📢 #FreeExpression #PressFreedom #SAJournalism #NicoleFritz
“Free expression heroes are being silenced — and too many of us are just looking away.” Nicole Fritz makes a powerful case in her latest column on @News24. We must defend those who risk their safety to speak truth. 📢 #FreeExpression #PressFreedom #SAJournalism #NicoleFritz
A Cape Town journalist was allegedly assaulted by police and had his phone confiscated — twice. Press freedom is non-negotiable. Journalists must be able to work without fear of intimidation or violence. @SAEditorsForum 🔗 groundup.org.za/article/cape-t… #PressFreedom #Journalism
Globally, impunity remains entrenched, as no one is held to account in almost 80% of the cases where journalists have been directly targeted in retaliation for their work. Read more in CPJ’s 2024 Global #ImpunityIndex: cpj.org/2024/10/cpj-20… #EndImpunity
The Campaign for Free Expression (CFE) is seeking applications for the position of Legal Researcher. Deadline for applications: Friday, 17 October For more information, visit: freeexpression.org.za/.../vacancy-le…
A genocide for the digital age: starvation, famine, murder, mutilation — as old as time. Filtered through snazzily packaged social media clips.
A genocide for the digital age: starvation, famine, murder, mutilation — as old as time. Filtered through snazzily packaged social media clips.
“We remove hate speech from the constitutional protection given free speech on the basis that hate speech substantially increases the likelihood of very real harm against the person or group of persons against whom it is directed.” My words now adopted by @Kenny_T_Kunene
“We remove hate speech from the constitutional protection given free speech on the basis that hate speech substantially increases the likelihood of very real harm against the person or group of persons against whom it is directed.” My words now adopted by @Kenny_T_Kunene
John chats to Nicole Fritz, Executive Director of The Campaign for Free Expression on her thoughts on the protection of whistleblowers following the fatal shooting of top bankruptcy lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk. omny.fm/shows/afternoo…
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