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free expression
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Brazilian Veterinary Student Faces Up to 10 Years in Prison for Social Media Comments on Gender Ideology
Brazilian woman is facing criminal prosecution for comments shared on social media gender ideology; hearing is set for February 10. Case highlights Brazil’s escalating censorship of peaceful expression; ADF International is providing legal support in her defence. BRASÍLIA…
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WHO Adopts Pandemic Treaty Without Censorship Provisions
Today, the World Health Assembly adopted the WHO Pandemic Agreement. The final treaty text drops earlier references to “misinformation” and “infodemic management,” safeguarding free expression.
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International body to rule on case of Canadian man who spent time in prison for holding sign outside abortion facility almost 30 years ago
Jim Demers was criminally convicted and spent almost two months in prison in 1996-97 for holding a sign quoting the American Convention on Human Rights: “Every person has the right to have his life respected” …
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A Call to Action: Plea to challenge Brazilian state censorship brought to international human rights body
Since 2019, Brazil has been experiencing ongoing censorship and due process violations; the country now has what are likely the worst restrictions on speech in the Americas.
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