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1We – all human beings – must be free and able to express ourselves, and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas, regardless of frontiers.»
2We defend the internet and all other forms of communication against illegitimate encroachments by both public and private powers.»
3We require and create open, diverse media so we can make well-informed decisions and participate fully in political life.»
4We speak openly and with civility about all kinds of human difference.»
5We allow no taboos in the discussion and dissemination of knowledge.»
6We neither make threats of violence nor accept violent intimidation.»
7We respect the believer but not necessarily the content of the belief.»
8We are all entitled to a private life but should accept such scrutiny as is in the public interest.»
9We should be able to counter slurs on our reputations without stifling legitimate debate.»
10We must be free to challenge all limits to freedom of expression and information justified on such grounds as national security, public order, morality and the protection of intellectual property.»

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Countering slurs through media

Published on: August 23, 2012 | Principle 3 | Comments: 0

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American Gypsies reinforces stereotypes

Published on: August 23, 2012 | Principle 3 | Comments: 0

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Romani women face “multiplied discrimination”

Published on: August 23, 2012 | Principle 3 | Comments: 0

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Roma v Gypsy

Published on: August 23, 2012 | Principle 3 | Comments: 0

Romedia

Katalin Barsony on empowering Roma with technology

Romedia Foundation aims to disseminate an insider's view of Romani issues, empower Romani activists and challenge stereotypes through new media.

Published on: August 23, 2012 | Principle 3 | Comments: 0

Hungarian Prime Minister Orban Meets Merkel

Hungary’s new media regulation

In 2010, the Hungarian prime minister passed a series of laws, giving excessive control over all private media to the government, writes Peter Bajomi-Lazar, a senior research fellow at the University of Oxford.

Published on: March 30, 2012 | Principle 3 | Comments: 2

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