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IFEX is a dynamic and diverse network of over 100 non-governmental organisations worldwide that defend and promote the right to freedom of expression and information.
Our vision is one where everyone is free to exercise these rights without fear, and is able to access, generate, and share ideas and information any way they choose.
We are global - and local. No other organisation brings together such a range of international and local free expression groups, enhancing international understanding of the issues and creating opportunities for advocacy work.
The Secretariat of the IFEX network is based in Toronto, Canada. We provide a competitive salary and benefits program, a rewarding work environment, and encourage, promote, and support diversity in all aspects of our work.
Our vision is one where everyone is free to exercise these rights without fear, and is able to access, generate, and share ideas and information any way they choose.
We are global - and local. No other organisation brings together such a range of international and local free expression groups, enhancing international understanding of the issues and creating opportunities for advocacy work.
The Secretariat of the IFEX network is based in Toronto, Canada. We provide a competitive salary and benefits program, a rewarding work environment, and encourage, promote, and support diversity in all aspects of our work.
Overview
Location
Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Employees
11-50
Founded date
1992
Mentions in press and media 30
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| Aug 5, 2025 | Uganda: The Scandal Around Uganda's Tech-Driven Express Penalty Scheme Revealed Deep Failures in Digital Public Infrastructure Governance From Opaque Foreign Contracts, to Unsafe Data Practices. | Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) This statement was originally published on cipesa.org on 30 July 2025. In June 2025, Uganda suspended its Express Penalty Scheme (EPS) for traffic offences, les... |
| Aug 5, 2025 | African Developers, Lawmakers and Civil Society Are Partnering With Women to Embed Safety Into Digital Platforms From the Ground Up, With the Aim of Preventing Tech-Driven Gender Violence Before It Begins. | Global Voices Advox This statement was originally published on globalvoices.org on 1 August 2025. 'Technology-facilitated gender-based violence isn't a side effect of digital growth. It's the price women pay for being online.' In early 2025... |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Kenya: Young Kenyan Activists Have Harnessed Ai and Turned It Into a Vital Civic Tool a to Demystify Legislation, Coordinate Mass Protests, and Challenge State Power. | This statement was originally published on globalvoices.org on 12 July 2025. ... a digital insurrection powered by artificial intelligence and led by a new generation ... Over the past year, Kenyan activists have transformed AI from a specu... |
| May 28, 2025 | Nigeria: The Standoff Between the Nigerian Government and Meta, Is Emblematic of a Broader Movement Reflecting the Growing Continental Push to Reclaim Regulatory Authority Over Global Tech Giants. | Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) This statement was originally published on cipesa.org on 22 May 2025. Imagine waking up to find Facebook and Instagram inaccessible on your phone - not due to a... |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Africa: As the Use of Technology Rises, So Does the Prevalence of Online Abuse Against Women, Spotlighting the Need for Urgent Interventions Like the Implementation of Achpr Resolution 522. | Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) This statement was originally published on cipesa.org on 25 April 2025. The alarming surge in digital violence against women is a global crisis. Statistics show... |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Africa: Cipesa's 2024 State of Internet Freedom in Africa Report Examines the Interplay Between Technology and Elections. | Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) This statement was originally published on cipesa.org on 27 September 2024. The Collaboration on International ICT Policy has launched the 11th edition of the S... |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Uganda's Digital Number Plate System, Which Is Aimed At Facilitating the Ability of Authorities to Improve Services, Will Also Have the Detrimental Impact of Expanding the Country's Surveillance Capabilities. | Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) This statement was originally published on cipesa.org on 12 August 2024. The rollout of the digital number plate system in Uganda is well underway. At a press c... |
| May 22, 2024 | Madagascar: Malagasy Internet Users Are Heavily Impacted By the Introduction of a New Pricing System That Hinders the Development of the Country's Digital Economy and Restricts Freedom of Expression. | On April 1, 2024, an internet price hike saw internet access become a rare commodity in Madagascar. Although internet services are a vital resource in this digital era, they have become a luxury for the select few who can afford them in thi... |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Uganda Looks At How to Navigate Technology's Potential to Enhance Health Outcomes, While Ensuring Patient Data Confidentiality and Integrity | Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) This statement was originally published on cipesa.org on 17 July 2023. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognised the potential of technology to enhance... |
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FAQ about IFEX
When was IFEX founded?
IFEX was founded in 1992.
What has the press written about IFEX?
Parsers VC has collected 30 articles mentioning IFEX, among them “Uganda: The Scandal Around Uganda's Tech-Driven Express Penalty Scheme Revealed Deep Failures in Digital Public Infrastructure Governance From Opaque Foreign...” (Aug 5, 2025) and “African Developers, Lawmakers and Civil Society Are Partnering With Women to Embed Safety Into Digital Platforms From the Ground Up, With the Aim of Preventi...” (Aug 5, 2025).
Is IFEX still active?
Yes, IFEX is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 4, 2026.