Oncoming Events

Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) in partnership with CIVICUS, PEN Nigeria and the Association for Progressive Communications (APC) held a Universal Periodic Review (UPC) follow-up meeting for Nigeria in Abuja  on May 20, 2014. The meeting was a follow-up consultation which brought together human rights defenders and civil society activists from...

Index on Censorship, an international organisation that promotes and defends the right to freedom of expression, is calling for nominations for the 2015 Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards. This Award recognises individuals and groups making the greatest impact in tackling censorship worldwide.  The Award will be held...

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is seeking feedback from stakeholders on  its project on “Internet Universality”. This is in the context of the comprehensive study into internet issues which was mandated by the 37th General Conference in November 2013. In accordance with Resolution 52 at the...

 The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA) is inviting media workers from around the world to the 66th edition of the World Newspaper Congress 2014, the 21st World Editors Forum and  the Advertising Forum in Torino, Italy. This event scheduled to hold from June 9 to 11, 2014 ...

Twenty-three (23) individuals representing 19 of the most prominent freedom of expression organisations in Africa, have been equipped with knowledge, skills and strategies needed to engage stakeholders across the continent on digital rights issues. The capacity building exercise took place at a two-day workshop on digital rights issues organised in...

Freedom House is calling for entries for its 3rd annual photography and art contest titled ‘Images of Repression & Freedom Photography & Art Contest’. The call accommodates professional and amateurs photographers and artist to submit photos and other forms of art such as: cartoons, prints, paintings, graphic art. Photos and art...