Online and offline freedom of expression is the foundation for democratic societies, a pillar of individual rights and a force for social transformation.

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According to Heleena Savela, the Foundation President, freedom of expression has always been one of the particular fields of interest for the Helsingin Sanomat Foundation.

UNESCO: Communication and Information

Jillian York, director of international freedom of expression at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, said in an e-mail that YouTube and Facebook generally are doing a good job of making sure videos from Syrian activists surface on their platforms.

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Finland-based the Helsingin Sanomat Foundation promotes and supports freedom of expression, mainly through research connected with communication and the communication industry, especially future-oriented research, or research that promotes the development of new innovations in the communication industry.

UNESCO: Communication and Information

The message underscored the importance of freedom of expression noting that it underpins every other freedom and provides a foundation for human dignity.

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