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Human Rights :
Human rights are a priority for the Foundation. For this reason, from all the offices in Latin America we analyze how they are developing in the region. Each office has chosen a different topic and month after month we will put a magnifying glass to understand them, deepen in them and disseminate their importance for the region.
News
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I will have a drink for journalism in Mexico
The kidnapping of journalist Jaime Barrera is a reminder that fear prevails over freedom of expression in Mexico. Ivabelle Arroyo, Mexican journalist and close collaborator of the Naumann Foundation, writes about the current situation facing press freedom in Mexico after the kidnapping of Jalisco journalist Jaime Barrera on March 11, 2024.
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Digital Justice: A Road of No Return
Digital justice is a reality in much of Mexico and, with the integration of Artificial Intelligence, comes a new era for the delivery of justice in the country. Laurence Pantin (Mexico Evalúa and alumni of the Foundation) writes for Nexos about the future of digital justice after participating in the Washington D.C. reporting trip "Stopping Corruption: Ensuring Government Integrity and Transparency".
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Alexandra Arévalo
The Alarming Trend of Gender Violence Against Journalists in Mexico
Protecting women journalists in Mexico isn't just about addressing an issue; it's about empowering voices and ensuring a vibrant, diverse media landscape. The policies and frameworks outlined in ARTICLE 19's recent policy paper offer a beacon of hope in this challenging landscape.
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Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger
Resilience against Injustice
Lawyers as Heroes of Freedom: Their courage defies authoritarian regimes. In the new publication 'Resisting Injustice - Lawyers as Human Rights Defenders,' discover how they defend human rights and become targets of persecution. A glimpse into their challenging role in the battle for the rule-of-law.
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María José Salcedo
Entrepreneurial Journalism: The Hope for Press Freedom in Latin America
Reporters Without Borders' annual ranking shows that several Latin American countries occupy unfavorable positions in terms of press freedom. Despite the challenges, there is hope for the growth of independent and niche journalism, and it is suggested that civil society, universities and the private sector can play an important role in supporting and developing entrepreneurial journalism.
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Alexandra Arévalo
The limits of tolerance: Popper's paradox
Freedom and tolerance go hand in hand; to be a liberal is to be tolerant. November 16 is the International Day of Tolerance and at the Friedrich Naumann Foundation we believe that we should not forget the important lesson that Karl Popper left us on tolerance: "if we want a tolerant society, we must be intolerant of intolerance".