International and African Legal Framework on Freedom of Expression

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Online Course

International and African Legal Framework on Freedom of Expression

University of Pretoria via Canvas Network

Found in Human Rights

Provider Canvas Network
Cost Free Online Course
Session Finished
Language English
Effort 7-8 hours a week
Start Date
Duration 5 weeks long
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Overview

The course gives an overview of the international and African legal framework on the promotion and protection of freedom of expression and related issues. It is designed for judges, prosecutors, lawyers, media practitioners and free expression advocates.

Syllabus

Module 1: General introduction to the international and regional framework on freedom of expression
Module 2: Legitimate restrictions on the right to freedom of expression
Module 3: The safety of journalists and the issue of impunity
Module 4: The right of access to information in the context of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals; and
Module 5: New challenges to freedom of expression and the internet

Taught by

Frans Viljoen, Pansy Tlakula and Frank La Rue

Reviews for Canvas Network's International and African Legal Framework on Freedom of Expression Based on 22 reviews

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Anonymous

Anonymous is taking this course right now.

The course has come at the midst of a mixed grill of understanding the gist of freedom of expression worldwide

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Hassan Z

by Hassan is taking this course right now.

I AM HUMBLE AND PRIVILEGE BEYOND WORDS TO BE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVOR.

I AM A LIBERIAN, A GRADUATING STUDENT OF THE AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL ZION UNIVERSITY MAJORING IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION.

THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK AND RIGHTS TO FREEDOM OF THOUGHT AND OR EXPRESSION IN OUR ORGANIC LAW IS AN INALIENABLE RIGHT (LIBERIA CONST. 1986, ART. 14 & 15) WHICH WAS CODED BY OUR ANCESTORS CENTURIES AGO TO RESTRICT GOVERNMENT FROM ENCROACHING ON HER CITIZEN'S RIGHTS, YET THESE BASIC RIGHTS HAVE BEEN ENCROACHED UPON.

AT THE END OF THIS SESSION, AND HAVING GRADUATED FROM THIS COURSE, I WILL LIKE TO ORGANIZE AN EVENT ON MY CAMPUS TO EDUCATED MY COMRADES WHAT I HAVE LEARNED.

IS A PLEASURE ONCE MORE TO BE A PARTICIPANT.

HASSAN H ZOMBO

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADMINISTRATION CANDIDATE

AME ZION UNIVERSITY

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Ali A

by Ali is taking this course right now.

I am very glad to attend this course and I thank any one who arranged us for this, at end of this class i hope more knowledge from this point.

As Somali journalist we have many skills shortage on media professionals because we live a lawless country for more two decades.

I thank any one involved arranging this courses.

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Dereje A

by Dereje completed this course.

freedom of expression here in Ethiopia is quite very critical and problematic and also their are different laws and proclamations which has been prohibited or banned freedom of expression so that the on line courses are very important for our daily activity

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Henri L

by Henri is taking this course right now.

Freedom of expression and access to information are the right that Collectif 24 is promoting and protect in DRC. with out this right, we can not tolk about Democratie and human reght in the world. I'm very happy to learn this cours now.

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Anonymous

Anonymous is taking this course right now.

I am currently enjoying this course. Absolutely amazing. I am absolutely enjoying the content. well informative. Thanks to the Centre for Human Rights and UNESCO for this amazing opportunity.

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Anibal Q

by Anibal is taking this course right now.

Im taking the course right now, but only because of been enrolled it makes me feel happy it fills my expectation to learn as im studant of law in de the end. Thanks for providing this.

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Anonymous

Anonymous is taking this course right now.

I am very happy to take this course though i am busy with my pastoral work i get time to read and answer the questions. I am a Catholic Priest working at the Radio as a Director of Anisa FM Radio in Yambio, South Sudan.

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Eddy D

by Eddy is taking this course right now.

I am so happy to take the course right now giving the up-comings events in Africa. Especially giving the link with the African Union Theme of the Year on Governance.

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Ruhiiga T

by Ruhiiga is taking this course right now.

i hope to be one of the best lawyers in my country, thats why i did take up this course to enhance my legal knowledge and broaden my opportunities in the legal world

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Anonymous

Anonymous is taking this course right now.

am very grateful to attend this course and i hope more Knowledge about freedom expression.

Freedom of expression here in Mozambique is very critical

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Biel A

by Biel is taking this course right now.

am very grateful to attend this course and I hope more knowledge about freedom expression.

freedom expression here in Mozambique is very critical

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Mohamed Z

by Mohamed is taking this course right now.

I am so happy and excited to learn this course and understand further about human rights.

Thank you for all.

Mohamed zongo

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Anonymous

Anonymous is taking this course right now.

I am so pleased and happy to have join this course to learn more .Taken into account that i am a human and freedom right champion .

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Odero O

by Odero is taking this course right now.

Hope i will get more benefits from the course and hope after completing the course I will be ready use it

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Leonard K

by Leonard completed this course, spending 4 hours a week on it and found the course difficulty to be medium.

I really found the course very enriching, challenging and profound. It had well elaborated Modules and good Questions to discuss in forums. The course has helped me to deeply what the right to freedom of expressions entails and what should be analysed in our enjoying of certain rights. I would really like to thank Pretoria University and the Center for human rights for this course. Thank you. Merci.

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Anonymous

Anonymous completed this course.

ALLOW ME TAKE THIS TIME TO APPRECIATE THE GREAT WORK , I THANK YOU SO MUCH. THIS COURSE IS A SUCCCESS TO ME AND KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.

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Anonymous

Anonymous is taking this course right now.

I have just started reading your lessons. Thank you so much for sending me these fruitable documents. Keep sending them please.

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Anonymous

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I didn't take it to tell you so, how come I must say my opinion before see and read any thing. It's surprising me indeed.

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Anonymous

Anonymous is taking this course right now.

I didn't take it to tell you about it. How come I must say my opinion without read and know about the course.

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