At the General Meeting of the International Freedom of Expression exchange (IFEX) held in Montevideo, Uruguay, this week, the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights joined more than 70 group across the world by being accepted as a member of the IFEX network. The meeting was attended by the BCHR vice-president Nabeel Rajab and More than 120 free expression advocates and experts from around the world.
At the General Meeting of the International Freedom of Expression exchange (IFEX) held in Montevideo, Uruguay, this week, the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights joined more than 70 group across the world by being accepted as a member of the IFEX network. The meeting was attended by the BCHR vice-president Nabeel Rajab and More than 120 free expression advocates and experts from around the world. Earlier this year the BCHR joint the international federation for Human Rights FIDH.
“It is an honor and a step forward for the Bahrain Centre for Human Rights to join IFEX network,” president Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja said.
“Membership in such a respected and well established organization indicates the credibility of BCHR’s work towards promoting freedom of expression and establishing human rights culture in Bahrain.”
IFEX definition and goals
The International Freedom of Expression exchange (IFEX) is a voluntary affiliation of freedom of expression organizations which promote cooperation and exchange of information regarding the defense and promotion of freedom of expression and opinion worldwide.
IFEX function
1. To provide a general forum for the discussion of ideas, information and strategies in the field of freedom of expression.
2. To provide a mechanism – through the General Meeting, extraordinary meetings, or electronic communications – for all or some members to develop joint positions, to undertake cooperative action, and to initiate related programs and projects.
3. To facilitate an international exchange of information concerning freedom of expression, as well as to facilitate communication between and among IFEX members, through the support of the IFEX Clearing House.
