Philippines: Special Rapporteur calls for justice for journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio

11 November 2024, GENEVA – The Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan* today expressed dismay at the unjustifiably long pre-trial detention of journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio and called for the prompt resolution of her case by authorities...

WATCH: Presentation of Gaza Report to UN General Assembly, Third Committee

Statement by Irene Khan, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression. Third Committee of the General Assembly

Freedom of expression in a global crisis, says UN expert

18 October 2024, NEW YORK – Deadly attacks on journalists in Gaza and double standards and discrimination against those advocating for Palestinian rights have created a global crisis of freedom of expression, a UN expert said yesterday. Presenting her report to the...