by SAMSN Admin | Jan 21, 2016 | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bulletin, India, Maldives, Media Rights Violations, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
Happy New Year 2016! Welcome to the monthly e-bulletin of the South Asia Media Solidarity Network (SAMSN). The next bulletin will be sent on February 15, 2016, and your inputs are most welcome. We encourage contributions to let others know about your activities and to...
by SAMSN Admin | Nov 25, 2015 | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Countries, Gender, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, SAMSN Blog, South Asia, Sri Lanka
Today marks, International Day to End Violence Against Women and Girls. Globally, Violence against women and girls remains one of the most serious – and the most tolerated – human rights violations. Female journalists often face threats and violence for simply doing...
by SAMSN Admin | Nov 9, 2015 | Arrest / Detainment, Censorship, Freedom of Expression, Harassment, Maldives, Media Regulations, Media Rights Violations, Release
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate the Maldives Journalists Association (MJA) in expressing serious concern over the state of press freedom following the declaration of a state of emergency in the Maldives on Wednesday, November 4....
by SAMSN Admin | Nov 9, 2015 | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Impunity, India, Maldives, Media Rights Violations, Nepal, Pakistan, SAMSN Blog, Sri Lanka
On November 2, the world marked the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) launched the Global and the Asia-Pacific regional campaigns that will see activities and events to raise awareness...
by SAMSN Admin | Oct 23, 2015 | Maldives, Media Rights Violations, Release, Threat
The International Federation of Journalists strongly criticizes the hacking of Maldivian news website, Addu Live, and the threats made against its journalists. The IFJ calls on the Maldivian government to condemn the threats and ensure the safety and security of the...
by IFJ Asia Pacific | Oct 14, 2015 | Maldives, SAMSN Blog
When in the Maldives, despite all the updates we journalists receive on issues of democracy and severe impacts of climate change, its breathtaking beauty makes it difficult to stay focused on issues. But this is exactly what some 50 women did at the beautiful...