Global Voices Advocacy

"This is a shocking reminder that Thai authorities are harshly denying pro-democracy activists their freedom in an apparent bid to silence the peaceful expression of dissent."

https://advox.globalvoices.org/2024/05/19/thai-youth-activist-charged-with-royal-defamation-dies-in-custody/

"Jose Zamora symbolizes the democratic crossroads that Guatemala and other Latin American countries are currently facing"

https://advox.globalvoices.org/2024/05/17/guatemalan-journalist-receives-prestigious-award-from-prison/

In addition to the blocking of 32 YouTube videos, links to the videos on Google Search will no longer visible to users in Hong Kong

https://advox.globalvoices.org/2024/05/16/google-blocks-access-to-pro-democracy-protest-song-in-hong-kong-after-court-ruling/

Turkey, is muling to adopt its own version of the foreign agent law, which has been proposed within the scope of the 9th Judicial Package.

https://advox.globalvoices.org/2024/05/16/turkey-joins-the-ranks-of-countries-considering-a-foreign-agent-law/

Southeast Asian media groups organized panels, protests, and pointed reports about the state of media freedoms in the region.

https://advox.globalvoices.org/2024/05/13/southeast-asian-media-groups-cite-need-for-press-freedom-in-dealing-with-extreme-weather-events/

Nicaraguan activity on social media is a beacon of resistance against the government's attempts to erase the past.

https://advox.globalvoices.org/2024/05/10/online-resistance-against-nicaraguas-peace-law/

The judges said that internet platforms are ready to accede to the government’s request if there is a court order.

https://advox.globalvoices.org/2024/05/09/government-bid-to-ban-glory-to-hong-kong-protest-song-approved-by-appeals-court/

"A free press is vital to informing our communities about the environmental challenges we face and holding all accountable for protecting our precious environment."

https://advox.globalvoices.org/2024/05/08/pacific-groups-highlight-role-of-media-in-addressing-climate-crisis/

Opponents of the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority's new VPN registration requirement argue that it threatens freedom of expression and other rights enshrined in Tanzania’s Constitut...

https://advox.globalvoices.org/2024/05/07/tanzanias-new-vpn-policy-leaves-lgbtq-individuals-exposed/

Hong Kong placed 135 out of 180 countries and territories in the Reporters Without Borders' 2024 press freedom ranking. While the city's ranking is +5, its score actually has fallen -1.8 points.

https://advox.globalvoices.org/2024/05/04/hong-kong-ranks-low-on-global-press-freedom-index-as-watchdog-cites-unprecedented-setbacks/