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OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR FOR FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION * INTER-AMERICAN COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS
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Functions & Objectives

The Office was created to stimulate awareness of the importance of the full observance of freedom of expression and information in the hemisphere, given the fundamental role it plays in the consolidation and advancement of the democratic system.

Joint Press Release R08-10

The Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression rejected the closing of cable television channels in Venezuela.

Press Release R07-10

The Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression condemns the murder of journalist José Luis Romero in Mexico.

Press Release R02/10

The Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression expresses concern over the attack against a radio station in Honduras.

REPORTS

The Office of the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression presents its reports. Have access to the Annual Report 2008, among others available special studies and reports.

A society that is not well informed is not a society that is truly free.

-Advisory Opinion OC-5/85, IACtHR


Article 13
Article 13 - American Convention on Human Rights

Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression
Declaration of Principles on Freedom of Expression

Murder of Journalists