"Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to strengthen freedom of expression worldwide by advancing the understanding of international and national norms and institutions that best protect the free flow of information and expression in an interconnected global community. We do so by sharing knowledge and standards through our Global Database of Freedom of Expression Case Law and by fostering dialogue among domestic, regional, international courts and other important stakeholders responsible for protecting freedom of expression." (Mission)

"The Global Case Law Database, our flagship project, is an open access resource for a broad audience of stakeholders working on freedom of expression and is supported by a network of international experts. It surveys jurisprudence around the world, critically reviews exemplary cases, engages in comparative analysis, and aims to identify national, regional and global trends. By focusing on the role of the institution of justice, we aim to determine the extent to which the Justice Institutions are referencing international norms and standards, and address information and expression as a matter of law and of a global nature. Updated weekly, it hosts analyses of more than 2,000 cases from over 130 countries. To reach as many regions as possible, we also have versions of the database available in Spanish and Arabic. Translations of emblematic cases are also available in French, Portuguese, and Russian." (About us)