Join today to hear our civil society panel discuss emerging and challenging #humanrights trends in Russia, and why the Council should renew the mandate of the Special Rapporteur during #HRC57. United Nations Human Rights Council | 📍#HRC57 📅14:00-15:00, Wed 25 Sept 🌍Room XXV, Palais des Nations

🇭🇷This month, the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) consortium concluded it's Croatia mission. Together we highlight concerns around media law reform, SLAPPs, state advertising transparency, and journalist safety & #SLAPPs. While progress has been made, much work remains. article19.org/resources/croa…

Today is the birthday of Ales Bialiatski, a fearless @Viasna96 human rights defender & #NobelPeacePrize laureate. Ales Bialiatski is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for his vital work for Belarus and Belarusian people. #StandWithBelarus Ales must be freed!

#Egypt: Alaa Abd el-Fattah has been #imprisoned almost #continuously since 2014 #FreeAlaa #FreeThemAll 59 Egyptian & international civil society organisations call on the #Egyptian authorities to release #activist #Alaa_Abdel_Fattah on Sunday, September 29, once he completes his

Less than a week to go until #EUTechSociety Summit! Together with @EDRi & partners we're hosting a space for dialogue about key issues at the intersection of tech & society. edri.org/take-action/ev…

For too long, tech companies have imposed a monopoly on our online conversations. We need to open up social networks and create transparent and inclusive AI systems - giving choice back to users. It's time for algorithmic pluralism! article19.org/resources/eu-f…

🏳️‍🌈 Episode 1 of our Digital freedom in #Iran series is out! Jo Glanville meets Afsaneh Rigot & Mahsa Alimardani to discuss the queer community’s digital fight in Iran. Learn how repressive tactics are met with resistance. article19.org/resources/boun…

Türkiye must respect freedom of expression online Blocking social media and restricting content hampers rights and transparency. 📝Read our statement made during the #HRC57 with MLSA + Alternatif Bilişim: article19.org/resources/un-t…

📢#Egypt: This Sunday marks the end of Alaa Abd el-Fattah's 5 year sentence. ARTICLE 19 joins 58 civil society orgs to call on #Egypt to release Alaa Abd El Fattah on 29 Sept, as required by Egyptian law. article19.org/resources/egyp… #FreeAlaa #FreeThemAll

Open data is key for the right to know! Ahead of the #RightToKnowDay find out how access to data plays a critical role in fostering public participation, achieving #SDGs, combatting corruption and supporting #ClimateAction article19.org/resources/righ…

What role does civil society play in improving access to information about govt institutions? ARTICLE 19’s Quinn McKew moderates the discussion at the global conference celebrating #IDUAI in Accra. Find out more unesco.org/en/days/univer…

Alaa Abd el-Fattah's prison sentence has come to an end. Egyptian authorities must release him now.

In #Malaysia the push for Right to Information legislation is gaining momentum. We look forward to working with partner orgs & the government to make this a reality and promote greater transparency. #IDUAI article19.org/resources/mala…

Civil society has a big role to play in pushing for greater access to information. Join ARTICLE 19’s yvonne mc bride + information & communication ministers as they gather at a global conference to celebrate #IDUAI unesco.org/en/days/univer…

📢Join Columbia Global Freedom of Expression for a discussion on the recent ban on the protest anthem "Glory to Hong Kong" and its impact on freedom of expression and digital rights. 🗓️ 16 Oct | 09:00-10:30 ET With Eric Yan-ho Lai 黎恩灝, Chung Ching Kwong 鄺頌晴, Northwestern Medill's Doreen Weisenhaus, and ARTICLE 19's

ARTICLE 19 welcomes progress on access to information laws in the MENA region – but more must be done to promote transparency and accountability. #IDUAI Read more: article19.org/resources/righ…