We face a critical issue in the modern world - the encroachment of our right to freedom of speech. Governments often suppress dissenting voices, restrict access to information and use legal means to silence critical reporting. Journalists face risks ranging from imprisonment to physical harm and often put their lives on the line to ensure that the truth reaches the masses. Additionally, surveillance and digital censorship pose new challenges to the evolving world of independent journalism through social media, hindering investigative journalism and endangering reporters' safety, both online and in the real world. Addressing these threats requires international intervention, cross-border collaboration, legal protection, and support networks for journalists operating in hostile environments, ensuring that reporting on human rights abuse remains a vital tool in holding oppressive governments accountable for their actions. Delegates will explore the challenges faced by journalists in their pursuit of free speech, as well as solutions to hold oppressive states accountable for infringement.