Freedom of Speech: Are these only words?

Everyone has a right to express themselves, be it agreeing or disagreeing with others. We can air our views through protest, social media, tv, radio, books and newspapers. In some parts of the world, this freedom is infringed on unnecessarily.

Authoritarian regimes that are keen on clinging to power always control the public narrative by manipulating the media.

Restrictive legal reforms. One good example is the fake news law in Russia. The invasion of Ukraine is called a "military operation" by the Russian government and anyone referring to it as a war could land in jail for 15 years.

Smear campaigns toward journalists and whistleblowers. Powerful and unscrupulous individuals turn to smear campaigns in order to discredit and silence them. Some resort to making up stories, kidnapping and threatening their close friends and family.

Online hate. Being trolled discourages many from sharing their opinions on different subjects online. Hostile individuals limit free speech among the marginalized. During the campaign season, some were trolled and insulted based on the political candidate they supported.

References

1) amnesty.org

2) liberties.eu

3) study.com

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