Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression (FAIFE)

The overall objective of IFLA/FAIFE is to raise awareness of the essential correlation between the library concept and the values of intellectual freedom. To reach this goal IFLA/FAIFE collects and disseminates documentation and aims to stimulate a dialog both within and outside the library world.

FAIFE works to protect intellectual freedom and freedom of expression. This work includes:

  • Publish reports, participate in national and international conferences and organize workshops.
  • Monitor the state of intellectual freedom within the library community world-wide and publish newsletters and online news.
  • Respond to violations of free access to information and freedom of expression and make press releases.
  • Support IFLA policy development and co-operation with other international human rights organizations.

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Last update: 31 October 2011

Latest News

A New FAIFE Spotlight released on Libraries and Freedom of Information Revisited

Be encouraged to read it and feel free to post us comments to FAIFE website!

Continued… | 21 May 2012

Out Now: a New FAIFE Spotlight on Manga and Libraries in Japan

Be encouraged to read it and feel free to post us your comments at the FAIFE Facebook!

Continued… | 17 May 2012

How to win the battle over freedom in cyberspace - Call for Papers for joint CLM/FAIFE meeting

The IFLA FAIFE and CLM Committees organise a joint session at the World Library and Information Conference in Helsinki/Finland in August 2012. In this session CLM and FAIFE want to study the future of intellectual freedom in cyberspace by analyzing trends, cases and current concerns.

Continued… | 21 February 2012

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