Discussion about freedom of expression and national security 13.9.2023
Background The event, organised by Finnish PEN, brought together experts on national security and freedom of expression, authors and journalists...
Joy Hyvärinen: Artistic freedom of expression
Questions related to freedom of expression can be controversial and challenging. Artistic freedom of expression can be especially challenging. Art...
Joy Hyvärinen: Does Finland need a commission on freedom of expression?
The freedom of expression commission appointed by the Norwegian government in 2020 has recently published its report (read the report...
New Swedish-language publication: Yttrandefriheten idag
”Yttrandefriheten idag” (Freedom of expression today) by Joy Hyvärinen considers freedom of expression in today’s public debates and the role...
Joy Hyvärinen: Freedom of expression, limits and forgotten groups
It can be challenging to defend freedom of expression. You have to be ready to also defend the right of...
Joy Hyvärinen: Controversial copyright law on its way
Finland, like other EU countries, needs to change its legislation to take account of the EU’s new copyright directive (DSM...
Samay Hamed: For the last American soldier
For the last American soldier: Goodbye General Greet your daughter from the girls of Kabul Tell her about the colorful...