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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.

PRESS RELEASE N° R76/09

The Office of the Special Rapporteur condemns the murder of journalist Jose B. Antuna Garcia, from Durango, Mexico.

PRESS RELEASE Nº R72/09

The Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression expresses its concern regarding the growing wave of attacks against media outlets and journalists in Ecuador.

PRESS RELEASE Nº R70/09

The Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression condemns the murder of journalist Norberto Miranda Madrid, editor of the digital media outlet Radio Visión, which took place on September 23 in Chihuahua, Mexico.

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.

Everyone has the right to freedom of thought and expression. This right includes freedom to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers, either orally, in writing, in print, in the form of art, or through any other medium of one's choice

-Article 13 of the American Convention of Human Rights


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