May 2023 in Europe and Central Asia: A free expression round up produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin, based on IFEX member reports and news from the region.
A plan created by 2021 Nobel Peace Prize laureates Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov to stop the spread of misinformation and fake news has gained support from climate activists and a network of civil society organisations. The plan outlines systemic changes that rights-respecting governments should take to counter the threat posed by Big Tech's business model. The advocacy tool can inform legislators and policymakers and mobilise citizens to prevent online harms and restore trust in science.
Here's how to watch Maria Ressa's speech tonight, and how you may support the initiative, co-authored in 2021 by fellow Peace Prize laureate Dmitry Muratov