Committee on Free 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 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.

More about FAIFE objectives and actitivites

Latest News

IFLA Internet Workshop in Cusco, Peru – Assessing the Impact

On October 22nd and 23rd, IFLA's FAIFE Committee held an impact assessment workshop in Cusco, Peru...

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Train the Trainers Workshop on HIV/AIDS and the role of the librarian in Ibadan, Nigeria

On Friday, July 31, 15 librarians representing each region of Nigeria attended the FAIFE "Train the Trainers" session for HIV/AIDS and the Role of the Librarian...

Continued… | 19 August 2009 | , , , ,

Loida Garcia-Febo Elected Chair of ALA IFRT

FAIFE Committee Member Loida Garcia-Febo, has just been elected Vice Chair/ Chair Elect of the American Library Associations Intellectual Freedom Round Table (IFRT). Below are details regarding the IFRT and Loida's update on IFLA/FAIFE's activities in the recent 'IFRT Report'.

Continued… | 5 August 2009 | , , , , , , ,

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