In his final report as UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and promotion and protection of the freedom of opinion and expression, David Kaye delivered the Research Report on Artistic Freedom of Expression to conclude his final term.
Read More »Freemuse launched campaign to tackle violence and censorship online at RightsCon digital event
Freemuse launched its major campaign #KnowArtisticRights during its session at the RightsCon Online 2020.
Read More »Rule of law conditionality essential for artistic freedom in Freemuse countries of concern
Freemuse has expressed concern for the rights of Europe’s artistic community and the impact on civil society in light of the potential deal on the EU Budget.
Read More »Don’t Delete Art: launch of the virtual gallery of art censored on Social Media
An international coalition of arts organizations launched Don’t Delete Art, a virtual gallery showcasing work which is banned on social media.
Read More »Freemuse Launches New Rapid Response Network to Support African Creatives
In collaboration with nine partner organisations working in or on Africa, Freemuse co-launches Amani: Africa Creative Defence Network.
Read More »Spain: Statement on the Universal Periodic Review
Spain: Statement on the Universal Periodic Review 30 January 2020 – In July 2019, Freemuse, PEN Català and PEN International submitted a joint report outlining serious concerns relating to the rights to freedom of expression, information and peaceful assembly in Spain since its last Universal Periodic Review (UPR) in …
Read More »Spain: Government should accept UN UPR recommendations on freedom of expression in their entirety
Spain: Government should accept UN UPR recommendations on freedom of expression in their entirety The undersigning organisations call on the Government of Spain to accept the 20 recommendations on freedom of expression made by other member states during the 3rd cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Spain’s …
Read More »Freemuse and PEN America host expert meeting facilitated by UN rapporteurs
Freemuse, PEN America, Karima Bennoune, UN Special Rapporteur in the field of cultural rights and David Kaye, UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression hosted an expert meeting in New York.
Read More »Freemue and Roskilde Festival announce new partnership to protect the human right to artistic expression
Roskilde Festival Gives 1,5 m DKK Grant Over Three Years. Freemuse Calls For Artistic Freedom Defenders.
Read More »Freemuse and ARC call for Singapore government to drop charges against artist Seelan Palay
Freemuse and ARC call upon the Singapore government to drop all charges against artist Seelan Palay over his October 2017 peaceful performance.
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