May 23, 2023 | Reports, Top-line
A report by Special Rapporteur Irene Khan introduces a paradigm shift in looking at sustainable development through the lens of freedom of expression. In the report, Ms. Khan explores the links between the two prescient concepts — and how the concept of the right to...
May 5, 2023 | Communications, News, Top-line
The Special Rapporteur has sent a joint letter to the Government of Sri Lanka concerning its recently proposed Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) published on 17 March 2023. The ATA represents the latest development of the Sri Lankan Government’s legislative amendments in...
May 2, 2023 | Statements, Top-line
Commemorating the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day and the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, freedom of expression mandate holders* from the United Nations (UN), the Organization for Security and Co-operation in...
Apr 13, 2023 | Country Visit, News, Top-line
At the close of Special Rapporteur Irene Khan’s official visit to Serbia and Kosovo* from March 28 to April 6, 2023, the UN rapporteur gave a press conference and a series of media interviews. The UN rapporteur gave her preliminary assessment of the enjoyment of...
Apr 6, 2023 | Country Visit, News, Top-line
BELGRADE/GENEVA (6 April 2023) – Serbia must ensure that legal reforms are accompanied by effective implementation of laws and political will to combat dangerous rhetoric against minorities, journalists and activists, said Irene Khan, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom...
Mar 27, 2023 | Country Visit, News, Top-line
GENEVA (27 March 2023) ̶ The UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan, will conduct an official visit to Serbia and Kosovo* from 28 March to 6 April 2023. She will assess the enjoyment of the right to freedom of...
