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It's official: registration is now open for RightsCon 2026 (Zambia and online, May 5-8)! rightscon.org/registration RightsCon is home to many movements: from defending equality, privacy, and freedom, to shaping digital rights frameworks, to fighting internet shutdowns, and more 👇

Centrally located, the MICC is surrounded by major international hotels and a 30-minute drive from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Next week we’ll launch our Plan Your Travel page with more info and tips and for joining us in Zambia, including visas, flights, and hotels.

We’re excited to announce our home in Lusaka! RightsCon 2026 will take place at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre (MICC), the largest conference center in Zambia. With its modern infrastructure and layout, the MICC is the perfect fit for RightsCon’s program. 👇

Nominate an organization for the Privacy and Human Rights Award: globalprivacyassembly.com/privacy-human-… Add your name to the Speaker and Facilitator List (open late October) Apply for a booth in the Community Village Partner with us through RightsCon side events and our Expanded Programming

Your proposal will go through a 3-step review process with the Program Committee, and results are expected in late December! In the meantime, there are plenty of other ways to engage with the RightsCon program. In the coming months, you’ll be able to: 👇

We received over 1,600 submissions for RightsCon 2026! This impressive number shows the urgency of today’s digital rights challenges and the community’s commitment to ensuring that RightsCon remains the space for the crucial conversations shaping our lives. What’s next? 👇

Alaa Abd el-Fattah is finally FREE! After years of unjust imprisonment, hunger strikes, and tireless campaigning by his family and friends, we’re welcoming the news that Egyptian President Sisi has granted him a pardon. Welcome back, @alaa Your freedom has been long overdue.

Have you submitted your RightsCon 2026 proposal yet? There’s still time to help shape the agenda on digital rights of our next summit, in Zambia and online (May 5-8). Submit through the Proposal Portal: rightscon.secure-platform.com/a/solicitation… Remember to submit before September 19!

If you need extra guidance, visit our Guide to a Successful Proposal page for instructions, resources, and examples. To submit your RightsCon 2026 proposal go to rightscon.secure-platform.com/a/solicitation…

Good news! You have one more week to submit your proposal for RightsCon 2026 (May 5-8, Zambia and online). The deadline has been extended to Sept 19. To support you in this final stretch, we’re adding an extra office hour on September 16. Sign up: #training" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rightscon.org/program/#train… 👇

Remember to submit your proposal by Friday, September 12! If you still need support with your idea, join our social hour on September 10 and chat with the program team directly! Sign up here: #training" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rightscon.org/program/#train…

The top two categories so far are: • Online Hate and Violence • AI & Emerging Technologies Civil society continues to lead, but Academia is making waves in second place with 19% of proposals, showing the diversity of voices shaping digital rights today. 👇

Just one week left to submit your RightsCon 2026 proposal! Here’s a snapshot of how things are shaping up so far: 44% of proposals are coming from Africa, a clear sign that local communities are ready to bring digital rights conversations to Zambia. 👇

Need support writing your RightsCon 2026 proposal? Join our training session this Tuesday, Sept. 2! Our team will: ✅ Share best practices for a strong proposal ✅ Offer insights to sharpen your idea ✅ Answer your questions before you submit Sign up: #training" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rightscon.org/program/#train…

📣 ¿Ya enviaste tu propuesta? ¡La convocatoria para participar en #RightsCon2026 cierra el 12 de septiembre! Descubre más sobre el programa de @rightscon espacio de encuentro donde se abordan temas urgentes sobre los derechos humanos y la tecnología. rightscon.org/program

2. Digital rights from an Indigenous and “glocal” perspective Centering Indigenous voices in digital rights, from data colonialism and spectrum sovereignty to bridging the digital divide. 👉 Vote: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw…

Help us bring digital rights to the SXSW stage by voting for our two proposals! 1. Tackling the “snakes” undermining digital rights Examining the existential threats civil society is facing and how we can strengthen the sector together. 👉 Vote: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw…

Join us for the first session of our Proposal Training Series tomorrow, August 7, and get tips from our program team on how to turn your session idea into a strong proposal. Sign up here: #training" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rightscon.org/program/#train… Can't make it? More dates are available at the same link!

Before submitting your session, we highly recommend you to check our Guide to a Successful Proposal to help you craft compelling and strong proposals! rightscon.secure-platform.com/a/solicitation…

The Call for proposals for RightsCon 2026 (May 5-8, Zambia and online) is officially OPEN! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the program, and submit your session idea before September 12! rightscon.secure-platform.com/a/solicitation…