UN review of Hungary shows country 'treats human rights as a public enemy'
May 13, 2016 1:33 PM ET
On May 9, a stern review of Hungary's conduct in human rights issues and press freedom was released at the United Nations Human Rights Council. The report, drafted by the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review, listed concerns...
The Road to Justice
October 28, 2014 12:00 AM ET
5. Building Pressure, Enforcing Compliance The United Nations has escalated its focus on journalist killings, declaring that unpunished attacks against journalists are a major threat not only to press freedom, but also to all major areas of the U.N.’s work....
UPDATED: A window of opportunity to take on Sri Lanka
November 1, 2012 1:06 PM ET
If you've been watching the attempts to silence media in Sri Lanka through attacks, disappearances, legal harassment, and government policies aimed at restricting free speech and the right to information, take the time to speak out with others around the...
Nations urge Ecuador to guarantee freedom of expression
May 24, 2012 12:11 PM ET
Stressing concerns of human rights groups about the deterioration of press conditions under the administration of President Rafael Correa, 17 members of the United Nations submitted recommendations to Ecuador on freedom of expression issues before the U.N. Human Rights...