17 April 2025
Freedom of expression, a core human right, is under threat globally, as seen in the Israel-Palestine conflict where speech and protest are suppressed.
Written by Alessia Cigna, Asiya Shakeel and Martina Onesto
Revised by Fiona Tepshi
The right to freedom of expression, enshrined in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), is the cornerstone of democratic societies. It aims to ensure accountability, foster justice, and preserve human dignity. However, in the human history, one can find multiple examples of when this fundamental right was under attack - a very recent example being the Israel-Palestine conflict. What began as a territorial conflict has metastasized into a transnational crisis, where freedom of speech, protest, and media are being systematically suppressed. This is not just a regional tragedy - it is a global human rights emergency. Read more.