Freedom Of Expression Institute
Education in Johannesburg

The Freedom of Expression Institute was established in 1994 to protect and foster the rights to freedom of expression and access to information, and to oppose censorship.

IFEX is a global member network connected by a shared commitment to defend and promote freedom of expression as a fundamental human right. FXI is also a member of the African Freedom of Expression network. The right to protest is a basic human right that ensures the exercise of the right to freedom of expression. Promoting and defending the constitutional right to freedom of expression. The Freedom of Expression Institute (FXI) was formed in 1994 to defend freedom of expression, to oppose censorship, to promote access to information and knowledge, and to promote media diversity. FXI is the leading organisations on issues of freedom of expression and access to information as enshrined in section 16 of the South African Constitution. The FXI was formed from a merger between the Anti-Censorship Action Group (ACAG) and the Campaign for Open Media (COM) in order to oppose censorship in South Africa. The Freedom of Expression Institute engages in litigation, research and education to promote and protect the right to freedom of expression. We educate the public about the dangers of censorship and network and engage in solidarity with groups opposing censorship locally and internationally. The Freedom of Expression Network The network's objective is to raise awareness and advance the fight for the right to access information, freedom of expression and other related rights such as the right to protest, association and assembly.