Article 19
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Article 19 (stylised ARTICLE 19) is a British international human rights organisation that works to defend and promote freedom of expression and freedom of information worldwide. It was founded in 1987.[1] The organisation takes its name from Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which states:
Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; the right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media regardless of frontiers.
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Founded | 5 February 1987 (1987-02-05) |
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Type | International nongovernmental organisation |
Registration no. | Charity number 327421 |
Focus | Freedom of expression and freedom of information |
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Coordinates | 51°31′25″N 0°6′29″W |
Key people | Quinn McKew (Executive Director) |
Revenue | £7,014,478 (2016) |
Employees | 100+ |
Website | www |
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In early 2024, Russian authorities designated Article 19 as an "undesirable organization."[2]