Article 19
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| Motto | Defending freedom of information and expression |
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| Founded | February 5, 1987 |
| Founder |
J. Roderick MacArthur Greg MacArthur Aryeh Neier Martin Ennals |
| Type | British International nongovernmental organization |
| Registration no. | Charity number 327421 |
| Focus | Freedom of expression and freedom of information |
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| Coordinates | 51°31′25″N 0°6′29″W / 51.52361°N 0.10806°WCoordinates: 51°31′25″N 0°6′29″W / 51.52361°N 0.10806°W |
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Key people
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Thomas Hughes Executive Director |
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Revenue
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₤4,005,835 (2014) |
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Employees
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100+ |
| Mission | "Article 19 works so that people everywhere can express themselves freely, access information and enjoy freedom of the press." |
| Website | www |
Article 19 (stylized ARTICLE 19) is a British human rights organization with a specific mandate and focus on the defense and promotion of freedom of expression and freedom of information worldwide founded in 1987. The organization takes its name from Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states:
Article 19 monitors threats to free expression around the globe; lobbies governments to adopt laws that conform to international standards of freedom of expression; and drafts legal standards that strengthen media, public broadcasting, free expression, and access to government-held information. The Law Programme also produces legal analysis and critiques of national laws, including media laws. In addition, Article 19 intervenes in cases of individuals or groups whose rights have been violated; and provides capacity-building support to non-governmental organizations, judges and lawyers, journalists, media owners, media lawyers, public officials and parliamentarians.
Article 19’s work is organised into five Regional Programmes—Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East—and a Law Program. It has over 100 staff and regional offices in Bangladesh, Brazil, Kenya, Mexico, Myanmar, Senegal, and Tunisia. It works in partnership with nearly 100 organizations in more than 60 countries around the world.
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