ARTICLE 19

ARTICLE 19 is a human rights organization with a specific mandate and focus on the defense and promotion of freedom of expression and freedom of information worldwide.
 

Stated Purpose: 

ARTICLE 19 is a human rights organization with a specific mandate and focus on the defense and promotion of freedom of expression and freedom of information worldwide.
 

Country where based: 
United Kingdom
Organization type: 
NGO
Work in the area of governance assesments: 

ARTICLE 19 engages global, regional and state institutions and the private sector in critical dialogue around access to information laws and policies, particularly in the development of standards in this area. Activities include monitoring, research, publishing, lobbying, campaigning and litigating on behalf of freedom of expression wherever it is threatened, as well as consultancy and direct assistance on freedom of information and media laws through development of manuals and other toolkits for use by national governments and others.

Geographic scope of work: 
global (All regions)
Area of Governance: 
Civil Society
Media