Birmingham and Coventry National Union of Journalists

Information is a source of power for those challenging the abuse of power by states and other institutions.

The year 2010 may well be remembered as a watershed year when activists and journalists used new technology to speak truth to power and, in so doing, pushed for greater respect for human rights. It is also the year when repressive governments faced the real possibility that their days were numbered.

Introduction to Amnesty International Annual report 2011
http://amnesty.org/en/annual-report/2011/introduction