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REDWORD
A Canadian non-profit human rights organization
REDWORD for Human Rights & Freedom of Expression is a non-profit human rights organization dedicated to promoting freedom of expression, defending press and media freedoms, and combating fake news, misinformantion, disinformation, hate speech and incitement to violence., we strive to make a positive impact on society by upholding fundamental human rights.
Founded in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, in 2024.
21 articles
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Ten Years of Deprivation of Liberty: Rights Groups Call for the Immediate Release of Photojournalist Hamdi El-Zaeem
Photojournalist Hamdi El-Zaeem marks ten full years of deprivation of liberty in its various forms, including pretrial detention, precautionary measures, and ongoing judicial proceedings.
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Egypt: After 100 Days, Omar Salah Marei’s Arbitrary Detention Must End
We, the undersigned organizations, renew our call for the immediate and unconditional release of Egyptian filmmaker and screenwriter Omar Salah Marei and for an…
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Rights Groups Call for Release of Journalist Haidar Qandil and Detained Shi’a Muslims in Egypt
The undersigned organizations strongly condemn the arrest, and enforced disappearance, of at least 36 Shi’a Muslim in Egypt, including journalist Mohammed Haidar Qandil. On…
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Joint Statement | Tunisia: Conviction of Sihem Bensedrine Threatens Transitional Justice and Deepens Restrictions on Civic Space
Version Française ci-dessous While awaiting the scheduling of Sihem Bensedrine’s appeal trial before the Tunis Court of Appeal, the undersigned organizations express their deep…
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Ahead of Expected Judgment in Appeal, Civil Society Organizations Globally Call for the Release of Ahmed Douma
We, the undersigned civil society organizations from across the globe, call on the Egyptian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release Egyptian activist, poet, and…
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Crackdown on Egypt’s Shia Minority and Arrest of Journalist Haidar Qandil
Egyptian authorities are carrying out a security campaign targeting the Shia minority in Egypt, coinciding with the commemoration of Karbala, one of the holiest…
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Five Years of Detention: Call on Egyptian Authorities to Release Moataz Hasab El-Naby
The Cairo Criminal Court will consider renewing the detention of Moataz Hasab El-Naby tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Hasab El-Naby was arrested on July…
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Egypt: Rights Groups Call for The Release of Filmmaker Omar Salah Marei and Access to Medical Care
We, the undersigned organizations, strongly condemn the continued detention of Egyptian filmmaker and screenwriter Omar Salah Marei. We call for his immediate and unconditional…
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In memory of SHADY HABASH
In memory of SHADY HABASH On this day, May 1, 2020, the young director Shady Habash passed away at the age of 25 while…
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Egypt: REDWORD condemns the forced deportation of Sudanese writer Idris Ali Babikir
The Undersigned Organizations Condemn the Forced Deportation of Sudanese Writer Idris Ali Babikir Following Grave Violations During Detention in Egypt The Undersigned Organizations expressed…
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Civil Society Organizations Worldwide Call for the Immediate Release of Ahmed Douma
We, the undersigned civil society organizations from around the world, call on Egyptian authorities to immediately release prominent activist, poet and political writer Ahmed…
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REDWORD Discusses Coptic Issues at UN Forum
REDWORD for Human Rights and Freedom of Expression participated in the 18th session of the United Nations Forum on Minority Issues, held on November…