Grace Favrel

Grace Favrel is a consultant specializing in human rights, democracy and media freedom with experience with the United Nations and the European Union.

The elusiveness of whistleblower protection across Europe

It is important to interpret the ECHR in an open manner and draw from the European Commission draft directive, as well as European and international non-binding commitments on whistleblower protection.

By Grace Favrel

/ 25 Jun 2018

Kenya’s Security Law Act: freedom of expression and media freedom

The measures risk deterring journalists from covering terrorism-related topics and may have a significant effect on the quality of public debate.

By Grace Favrel

/ 4 Apr 2015

Does Burkina Faso presage further upheavals in sub-Saharan Africa?

Will Burkina Faso's democratic trajectory serve as a precursor to a wave of protests sweeping across sub-Saharan Africa?

By Grace Favrel

/ 24 Feb 2015