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Freedom of Expression

Freedom of expression is a UN-recognized fundamental right to hold or share an opinion or idea without fear of reprisal, censorship or legal action.

November 5, 2025

Assessing and Mitigating Conflict-Related Online Risks: Challenges for Governments, Regulators and Online Platforms

Major platforms still struggle to manage online risks in armed conflicts, from terrorist content to moderation harming free expression.

Accountability and Speech Protection, Freedom of Expression, Tech Accountability and Safety

October 15, 2025

ISD CEO Sasha Havlicek to speak at the Future of Democracy Conference

Accountability and Speech Protection, Emerging Technologies, Freedom of Expression, Tech Accountability and Safety

March 3, 2025

Sina Laubenstein at Mobile World Congress: Freedom of expression & combatting disinformation can coexist

Freedom of Expression, Information Warfare and Online Manipulation

October 23, 2018

Blasphemy, Charlie Hebdo, and the Freedom of Belief and Expression

Freedom of Expression, Islamist Extremism

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