freedom of expression

Alvin Tan

Advocate for freedom of expression through social theatre - standing up for human rights
A passionate advocate for social change, Alvin has produced controversial works such as Off Centre and Mobile which sought to bring remote voices into the mainstream through theatre. In 1994, he introduced forum theatre to Singapore, which became proscribed, but recently legalised. Despite having brushes with local authorities in challenging times, Alvin continues to push for individuals’ rights in the freedom of expression.

Announcing the Every Human Has Rights Media Awards

19/07/08

30 journalists from around the world will be selected by a professional international jury and awarded an all expenses paid trip to Paris in December 2008, where they will meet Human Rights leaders and receive a prize for their contribution to illustrating the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with powerful and eye-opening stories.

Bitter Outcomes of Political Violence in Zimbabwe

1/07/08

Men, women, and children across Zimbabwe have suffered the bitter outcomes of political violence. On June 23rd, the New York Times online showed a photograph of six men with sticks and iron bars beating unidentified victims at the site of a planned political rally. Just one picture of thousands too many.

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