Journalists, Activists & Political Dissidents
The Challenges at Hand
Whistleblowers, journalists, and political dissidents frequently endure arbitrary detention or are targeted under state security legislation, including counter-terrorism laws and practices, misused to silence dissenting voices. These targeted SLAPPs endanger not only the safety and freedom of these individuals but also compromise democratic principles and the public's access to information. When state security legislation is manipulated to suppress journalism and activism, it obstructs transparency and accountability—values essential to the development of democratic governance and the inclusive, accountable institutions promoted by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We stand unwavering with journalists, whistleblowers, and political dissidents who risk their freedom to expose truth and uphold justice
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How We Take Action

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To address this critical issue, JPTi collaborates with multilateral entities to advance protections for those at risk. We engage in formal submissions to the UN Special Procedures mandate holders, including the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD), and within the UN Human Rights Council, presenting complaints and insights into the abuses faced by these individuals. Our organisation also participates in oral interventions at the Human Rights Council, amplifying specific cases of repression, and organises side events at the United Nations to raise global awareness of victims' experiences. Through these international platforms, JPTi effectively highlights abuses by state officials and advocates for independent reviews of these practices, ensuring that journalists, whistleblowers, political dissidents and activists can fulfil their roles without fear of persecution.