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Freedom of expression is sometimes used to denote not only freedom of verbal speech but any act of seeking, receiving and imparting information or ideas, regardless of the medium used. The right to freedom of speech and expression is recognized as a human rights under Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and recognized in international human rights law in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The ICCPR recognizes the right to freedom of speech as "the right to hold opinions without interference. Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression". Furthermore freedom of speech is recognized in European, inter-American, African and Asian regional human rights law.

Throughout the world individuals face harassment and imprisonment as a result of exercising their right to freedom of expression. Everyone has the right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas without fear or interference. This right is important for the personal development and dignity of every individual and is vital for the fulfillment of other human rights. Freedom of expression has always been a core part of nation and is closely linked to the right to hold opinions and the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion

Thousands of prisoners of conscience – people who are imprisoned because of their political, religious or other conscientiously held beliefs, ethnic origin, sex, color, language, national or social origin, economic status, birth, sexual orientation or other status. All the country should supports and protects those who speak up and express their opinions openly and freely around the world as mentioned on the chapters of UNO, Amnesty international and many other human rights organizations. All Human rights organizations should do a lot of work particularly with those who speak out to defend human rights.