ARTICLE 19 UN

🚨More than two thirds of us have less freedom of expression now than a decade ago. 🌍That’s 5.6 billion people. 🧵Today, let's take a deeper dive into the data.

We welcome a new resolution on HRDs adopted today at #HRC58. The resolution makes strong progress on many issues, including calling on States to refrain from biometric mass surveillance, internet throttling, spyware, and more. Read our full analysis.🔻 article19.org/resources/un-n…

What is the current state of civic space in Algeria? Join our #HRC58 side event taking place now, co-hosted with Amnesty International, Cairo Institute for Human Rights, EuroMed Rights, Human Rights Watch, MENA Rights Group, FIDH, and OMCT. youtube.com/watch?v=uMZ9_x…

Suivez en direct notre side-event consacré à la fermeture de l'espace civique en #Algérie dans le cadre de la 58e session du Conseil des droits de l'Homme en présence de @MaryLawlorhrds suite à sa visite dans le pays fin 2023. youtube.com/watch?v=uMZ9_x…

This afternoon, I'll be presenting my report on the challenges faced by human rights defenders working in isolated, remote & rural areas to the @UN_HRC. 📑 Full report here: bit.ly/HRC5853 📺 Follow my remarks from 16:30 CET webtv.un.org/en/asset/k1x/k… #OutOfSight #HRC58

A call from UN experts: States, civil society, businesses – every one who believes in ‘international law, justice, #humanrights, peace, security and sustainable development’ – must come together to defend these values & institutions that safeguard them ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

As #HRC58 begins in Geneva, @antonioguterres warns that freedoms are being "suffocated" by autocrats, conflict, AI, & climate change. ARTICLE 19 is advocating for stronger protections on free expression, digital rights & accountability. Read more: article19.org/resources/un-h…

"The Pact for the Future and the Global Digital Compact are major steps towards advancing #FreedomOfExpression ... but gaps remain," says @AnnaOosterlinck, head of @article19UN. Read more about her insights on the recent @UN discussions via @dw_akademie: akademie.dw.com/en/global-digi…

In 🇷🇺#Russia, thousands face political persecution incl. arbitrary detention. Counter-terrorism laws suppress dissent, LGBT+ & Indigenous groups are labelled "extremist," and civil society is stifled by expanded "foreign agent" laws. Join us at #HRC57 to hear more.

Today at the @UN_HRC, we once again called for the immediate and unconditional release of human rights defender Nasta Lojka, with @HumanConstanta. She will not be forgotten. article19.org/resources/un-s…

The #UN Global Principles for Information Integrity aim to create a healthier information ecosystem. While there are positive aspects of the principles, they could undermine freedom of expression. Read our full analysis below. article19.org/resources/un-a…

Since the last resolution, the situation in Russia has continued to deteriorate. The extension of this mandate is crucial for continued monitoring & reporting on #humanrights in Russia, and so that dissenting voices are still heard. #HRC57 🔗 bit.ly/3zdKueu

Today, #HRC57 kicked off in Geneva. We will take part in negotiations on a new resolution on human rights on the internet, and spotlight free expression violations in Belarus, Cambodia, Myanmar, Russia, and Turkey. Find out more!🔻 article19.org/resources/un-5…

#HRC56 will be a critical session for free speech, with new resolutions on freedom of expression, protest, and religious hate. As Israel’s military assault on Gaza wages on, demands for justice also remain a top priority of the HRC. Read more below.🔻 article19.org/resources/un-f…

“We must urgently find our way back to peace," says @UNHumanRights chief @volker_turk as he presents his global update to the 56th session of the @UN Human Rights Council. Full STATEMENT to #HRC56 ➡️ohchr.org/en/statements-…

🌐NEW: Our Global Expression Report 2024 is here! More than half of us globally are now living through a freedom of expression crisis. 🧵Dive into our #GXR2024 to uncover the latest insights. globalexpressionreport.org

#HumanRights defender Nasta Lojka has been subjected to torture. As a political prisoner, she has the right to health & medical care. #Belarus authorities must be held to account. #FreeNasta article19.org/resources/bela…

ARTICLE 19 presents 7 crucial priorities for platforms during elections. As we enter into 100 days of this Super Election Year, from combating disinformation to protecting user access, these calls are essential for safeguarding democracy. article19.org/resources/seve… #EyesOnElections

Read also our recent #HRC55 statement where we highlighted Israel's failure to ensure unhindered journalistic reporting and access to the internet, perpetuating the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza. article19.org/resources/un-e…

Join this #HRC55 hybrid event, where ARTICLE 19's @DiazJogeix will explore the case initiated by South Africa against Israel before the International Court of Justice and its implications for free speech and the safety of journalists. ⏰Today, 15:00 CET