ARTICLE 19

Join us today at 13:00 CET to talk about media crisis in Serbia! Register here: mfrr.eu/world-press-fr…

Media freedom is in sharp decline worldwide, marked by attacks on journalists, escalating legal pressure on newsrooms, and the forced closure of independent outlets. #WPFD highlights the stakes, but press freedom is not a date in the calendar. It needs defending every single day.

How does China influence Iran’s ‘cyber sovereignty’? ARTICLE 19’s @michaelcaster spoke to German public radio about digital freedom and the rise of ‘national’ internets in China, Iran and Russia. Listen now📣↘️ deutschlandfunkkultur.de/internet-sperr…

ARTICLE 19 condemns the Zambian authorities’ cancellation of RightsCon 2026, raising serious concerns for free expression and freedom of assembly. Zambia must demonstrate its commitments and uphold the rights of civil society, journalists & partners. article19.org/resources/zamb…

Today Iran marks 60 days of internet shutdown. Despite reports that some restrictions were lifted for businesses, for most people, the blackout denies them access to vital news and information, education, and from communicating with families & loved ones. iranintl.com/en/202604287032

Looking forward to Rights Con in Zambia, 6-8 May! ARTICLE 19 will host and take part in a range of dialogues and workshops, from censorship at the infrastructure level to protecting information integrity across the African continent. Find out more ↘️ article19.org/resources/join…

19 activists in Kazakhstan have been sentenced for peacefully protesting against human rights violations in Xinjiang. Kazakhstan authorities must resist #transnationalrepression from China, release the protesters now, and stand up for #humanrights article19.org/resources/kaza…

More than one hundred human rights advocates, women’s rights activists, writers, translators, publishers, and allies gathered in New York to honor the lifelong activism of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, who is once again imprisoned in Iran. Hosted at Rizzoli Bookstore by the Narges Foundation and PEN America, the event marked “Narges Day” and stood in solidarity with dozens of human rights defenders, writers, and journalists currently detained or under serious threat in Iran. Read More : narges.foundation/celebrating-na… #FreeNarges #NargesMohammadi #Iran #Book

An Israeli airstrike has killed journalist Amal Khalil and wounded another in Lebanon. ARTICLE 19 reiterates the essential role journalists play in documenting conflict. Israel must protect media workers in line with international humanitarian law. edition.cnn.com/2026/04/22/mid…

ARTICLE 19 Mexico and Central America, Diario La Unión & GREY Mexico's ‘Bullet Machine’ pays tribute to journalists who continue work despite fear. Join us in demanding protection for journalists and their families: articulo19.org/bulletmachine/

The recent acquittal of Roberto Saviano is a cause for celebration. But Italy must do more to protect free expression and robust journalism. ARTICLE 19 calls on the government to decriminalise defamation and implement the EU Anti-SLAPP Directive. article19.org/resources/ital…

The recent decision by a major UK museum, the Victoria & Albert, to comply with Chinese censors is emblematic of broader trends in information manipulation & interference targeting European cultural institutions that must be challenged, @article19org -> article19.org/resources/euro…

Over the next 2 days, Switzerland, @OHCHR & ARTICLE 19 host an expert workshop on bringing the #RabatPlanofAction into the digital age. We must tackle incitement to religious hatred online while ensuring we protect #FreedomOfExpression freedom of religious belief + #HumanRights

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Now more than ever, civil society needs sustained support – grounded in local priorities and designed to help it adapt, rebuild, and continue holding power to account.

New report! Targeted explores the global impact of US foreign aid cuts on freedom of expression, and the people working to defend it.