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

MISA and MSCZ host crucial CSO engagement meeting

MISA and MSCZ host crucial CSO engagement meeting

The Media Self-Regulation Council of Zambia (MSCZ) through MISA Zambia held a consultative engagement meeting with various Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Stakeholders and media practitioners at Mika Lodge, Jesmondine. The gathering aimed at fostering dialogue and...

MISA Regional 2023 Annual Report (Now Available!!!)

MISA Regional 2023 Annual Report (Now Available!!!)

Expression in the Age of Fragmentation The world is more fragmented today than ever. Strife is more pronounced at a global scale, with conflicts degenerating to armed conflict. The number of people living in fragile states is perpetually on the increase, while more...

MISA Zambia pays courtesy calls on IBA and ZNBC

MISA Zambia pays courtesy calls on IBA and ZNBC

MISA Zambia, led by the Board Chairperson Lorraine Mwanza Chisanga, yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the newly appointed Director General of the Independent Broadcasting Authority (IBA), Mr. Guntila Muleya. During this meeting, Mrs. Chisanga briefed Mr. Muleya on...

MISA Zambia trains female journalists on Corruption Reporting

MISA Zambia trains female journalists on Corruption Reporting

MISA Zambia has conducted a two-day training session aimed at sensitizing female editors, journalists, and media trainers on gender issues. The workshop focused on increasing female participation in reporting on critical issues, particularly corruption, which remains...