Freedom of Expression Association

Protection and promotion of freedom of expression, freedom of the media, Internet freedom and academic freedom in Turkey is in the heart of overall objectives of the Freedom of Expression Association (İFÖD - İfade Özgürlüğü Derneği). As part of its core activities, İFÖD deals with issues from Internet censorship to academic freedom and from press freedom to artistic expression. To this end, the organization is implementing programs that aim to develop and enhance strategies in freedom of expression related jurisprudence, to increase capacity by monitoring, research & capacity building programs and is planning to build strategies for an enhanced right to access to information.

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İFÖD published the EngelliWeb 2025 report

The Freedom of Expression Association (İFÖD) published its EngelliWeb 2025 report, entitled Digital Lockdown: Silencing the Public in the Name of Public Order. The report…

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EngelliWeb

Updates on Internet censorship and access-blocking practices in Türkiye.
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In the media and public debate

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Media coverage and examples of İFÖD reports, data and analysis appearing in parliament and public debate.

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About İFÖD

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Freedom of Expression Association (İFÖD - İfade Özgürlüğü Derneği) was established by expert lawyers, academicians and human right activists in August 2017 as a non-profit and non-governmental organization which aims to protect and foster the right to freedom of opinion and expression in Turkey. The Association aims to prevent and end violations of freedom of expression, without discrimination based on language, religion,…

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