Balancing Inclusion and Freedom of Expression
28 October 2021A new IFLA background paper explores questions and practices around moderation of third-party content in libraries.
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Information without Discrimination: IFLA Statement on Hungarian laws on LGBTQ+ content
25 August 2021The following statement was issued by Secretary General Gerald Leitner, on behalf of IFLA on 25 August 2021.
Libraries and the Digital Environment in 2021: Survey
5 August 2021A new IFLA survey gathers insights on the state of libraries in the digital ecosystem in 2021.
Libraries for Human Rights: insights from Zimbabwe
20 July 2021The Zimbabwe Library Association and IFLA have prepared a joint submission for the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review of the country. Drawing on the experiences of the library field, the submission flags important trends and ways in which libraries work to support the fundamental rights to education, work, and access to science in Zimbabwe, and sets out recommendations on how more could be done.
Libraries for Human Rights: good practices and key trends in Uganda
16 July 2021A joint submission by IFLA and the Uganda Library and Information Association to the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review outlines key developments and ways that libraries work to support the fundamental rights to education, health, and work in Uganda, and how more could be done.
European Dialogue on Internet Governance (EuroDIG) 2021
9 July 2021The 2021 European Dialogue on Internet Governance took place last week, bringing together stakeholders to discuss, collaborate and facilitate good practices around the policies and processes which shape the digital ecosystem today. IFLA summarises some key messages and takeaway lessons for libraries worldwide.
Libraries, Minority Rights and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: IFLA contributes to an OHCHR call for inputs
10 June 2021The key theme of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda is “Leaving No-one Behind”; the pandemic has highlighted the urgency of addressing disproportionate barriers and disparities that various minority groups are experiencing. An IFLA input to a UN Human Rights Council consultation examines the role of access to information in facilitating minority rights within the context of sustainable development, and ways that libraries support it.
Libraries, Minority Rights and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development: IFLA contributes to an OHCHR call for inputs
9 June 2021The key theme of the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda is “Leaving No-one Behind”; the pandemic has highlighted the urgency of addressing disproportionate barriers and disparities that various minority groups are experiencing. An IFLA input to a UN Human Rights Council consultation examines the role of access to information in facilitating minority rights within the context of sustainable development, and ways that libraries support it.
Libraries supporting human rights: good practices and key trends from Eswatini, Greece and Ireland
30 March 2021IFLA has submitted contributions for the UN Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Reviews of Eswatini, Greece and Ireland, working with local partners. These demonstrate how libraries are delivering on rights, as well as highlighting overall trends and priorities.
Access to Information as a Dimension of Development: Supporting and Enabling Fundamental Human Rights
16 March 2021Meaningful access to information – including access infrastructure, user skills, relevant content, supportive policy frameworks – helps deliver on people’s civil, economic, social and cultural rights. IFLA’s response to a recent OHCHR questionnaire highlights good practices and insights from the library field on how to maximise and deliver on this potential.
Libraries and Open Data in 2021: Access, Skills, Engagement
6 March 20216 March 2021 marks the annual Open Data Day. This international celebration brings together a wide range of stakeholders – from librarians and public servants to developers and statisticians – to showcase creative uses and benefits of open data to drive development and help address today’s societal challenges.
Media and Information Literacy as a Reponse to Disinformation
23 February 2021IFLA has responded to a call for inputs, issued by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression, about the human rights impacts of measures against disinformation.
IFLA Deeply Concerned by Reports of Restrictions on Access to Information in Myanmar
9 February 2021Following reports of internet shutdowns and other restrictions on access to information in Myanmar, IFLA's President and Secretary General have issued the below statement.
Access to information at the heart of the right to development
2 February 2021IFLA has responded to a consultation by the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development, highlighting the value of a focus on access to information as a driver of success in the Sustainable Development Goals.
Human Rights, Internet Governance and the Global Library Field in 2021: A Look Ahead
25 January 2021The past year saw important developments in both the human rights and internet governance fields, with consequences for the work of libraries around the world. We look ahead to how IFLA plans to engage in the human rights and internet governance fields in 2021 – and how you can get involved!
Understanding Infodiversity: An Interview
12 January 2021A commitment to promoting access to information is a unifying factor across the global library field. In a changing information space, we interviewed Jonathan Hernández-Pérez to find out more about the concept of infodiversity and how it can help understand trends and developments.
Making the Decisions that Matter Better: IFLA Releases Statement on Open and Good Governance
5 January 2021IFLA has published a new statement on the role of library and information services in improving the way societies are governed, both through optimal decision-making within government, and effective scrutiny and engagement by parliaments and wider populations.
A Constant Goal in a Changing Landscape: IFLA Launches Survey on Intellectual Freedom
10 December 2020To mark Human Rights Day 2020, IFLA has opened a survey seeking views on intellectual freedom developments in recent years, their impact on libraries, and potential revisions to IFLA’s Statement on the subject.
Internet Governance Forum 2020: Takeaway Messages for Libraries
19 November 2020The 2020 IGF – the first to take place in a fully virtual format – has drawn to a close. With over 250 online sessions, many issues that were raised are relevant for the global library sector.
IGF 2020 Update: Wrapping Up Week 1, and a Look Ahead
6 November 2020The 2020 Internet Governance Forum – the first one to take place fully online – has just wrapped up its first week. Here is a quick look back at some relevant discussions – and engagement ideas for the coming days!