Freedom of expression

Freedom of expression refers to your right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas without fear or restriction from surveillance, censorship or laws silencing dissent. As people turn to various media as a way of expressing their views they may not feel safe as more governments are using legislation to stifle free speech.

In that regard, MISA Zambia promotes freedom of expression as a driving principle of democracy and good governance. The organisation advocates for the repeal of various oppressive laws, particularly the Zambian Penal Code, that undermine the freedom of expression.

The organisation uses various strategies such as legal tests and research on laws seen to limit freedom of expression, as well as producing public education materials, training and lobbying around the topic.

MISA Zambia advocates for freedom of expression as an umbrella of press freedom which is only recognised implicitly in Article 20 on freedom of expression in Zambia’s Constitution.

Freedom of expression news

Reflections on the Spaces of Solidarity (SoS) Conference Agenda

Reflections on the Spaces of Solidarity (SoS) Conference Agenda

Esteemed Colleagues As we open this Second Day’s Session of our Summit, which will straddle the end of the 3rd year of the Spaces of Solidarity as a Forum, I am privileged to say that as a people, we have every reason to be proud of our historic efforts towards...

MSCZ holds first inaugural AGM

MSCZ holds first inaugural AGM

The Media Self-Regulation Council of Zambia (MSCZ), in collaboration with MISA Zambia, successfully held its inaugural elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the MIKA Convention Centre in Chongwe. The event, which brought together over...

MISA condemns storming of Yusufu Radio by cadres

MISA condemns storming of Yusufu Radio by cadres

PRESS STATEMENT For Immediate Release Lusaka - MISA Zambia has learnt with concern the storming of Mpika-based Catholic-owned radio station, Yusufu Radio, by suspected cadres on Sunday, 25th August 2024. According to reports reaching MISA Zambia, supporters of a major...