🌍At #COP29, we must remember to protect environmental defenders, activists, and Indigenous communities who often risk their lives to call for change. Now is the time for world leaders to ensure safe participation for all. #ProtectThePlanet https://t.co/pEkvYuRFjw

On Friday, the EU Court will hold a crucial hearing in #Pfizergate. The case has a potential reshape the whole landscape of transparency in the EU + impact Ursula Von Der Leyen’s legacy writes @IlariaFevola in @euobs https://t.co/sECnHLlFfQ

So proud to announce this 😁😁😁 - today, journalists from three media organizations – Follow the Money, EUobserver and Investigate Europe – are launching a new newsletter to expose the lack of transparency within the European Union. We call it the Secrecy Tracker. Why...

Access to documents is a basic right under the EU Fundamental Rights Charter and the EU Treaty. Its defence unlocks benefits in anything from trust in the EU institutions, control of public spending to better law-making. I think it is well worth my time to defend that right.

Starting now (13:15 EDT) - join us and colleagues from @returningassets, @opencontracting, @FACTCoalition and @uncaccoalition for an event on the importance of #AntiCorruption for #DevelopmentFinancing. #FfD4 Link: https://t.co/3uuzEvTukC

⚡ "We are losing rights, piece by piece..." - Romanian journalists battle for information! Discover how public bodies are defying court rulings and threatening press freedom in our latest interview with reporters @emiliasercan and Răzvan Luțac : https://t.co/hnLdzN1FZp

#Azerbaijan: Civil society groups highlight climate and human rights concerns ahead of COP29 https://t.co/kqBrn1uFry @pen_int @pressfreedom @hrw @PENamerica @RSF_inter

#ICYMI #Philippines: Landmark #procurement law contains key provisions on #BeneficialOwnership for all bidders, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, contractors and consultants wishing to participate in gov' procurement processes: https://t.co/rL9a2DORmj @kirbeetibayan @UNODC

🇸🇳#Senegal: Decree N.009751 establishes the National Steering Committee for @opengovpart enhancing civic engagement and accountability by including voices from both civil society and public institutions. Big win for transparency! @article19wafric https://t.co/6jVVaBSm0D

ARTICLE 19 is deeply concerned about the attacks on INAI, Mexico transparency authority. As a cornerstone of democracy, and undermining it threatens rights. We must stand up and defend this institution. https://t.co/UQiWOLQ1Tt #DefendDemocracy #TransparencyMatters #ARTICLE19

Today @ONUDHmexico published its Mandates of the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Privacy and the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression, regarding the proposal to eliminate @INAImexico

🇪🇺 Priorities for new @EU_Commission regarding #mediafreedom: 🟢Reinforce DG Connect 🟢Make EU media law a reality 🟢Advance #SOJ 🟢Strengthen the plurality & sustainability of media (#EMFA, #DSA) Read our letter to @vonderleyen : https://t.co/gUQTNWSPa8

🛑 ARTICLE 19 calls on Iraq to withdraw its current draft of the Right to Information Act due to problematic provisions that could undermine transparency and accountability. Read more:#RightToInformation #Transparency #Iraq @Article19MENA https://t.co/vIvlhaRe5H

When good legislation is in place that protects free press and freedom of expression, the tolerance for attacks on journalists will decrease. #FreeToProtest #mandamano

Transparency & accountability are more crucial than ever. @article19org says, "Open government is the foundation for rebuilding trust." Proud to join UK civil society in welcoming the new PM and advocating for essential reforms. @opengovuk @opengovpart https://t.co/HGyAzKaGPY

⚠️ Slovakia's proposed changes to the Freedom of Information Law could introduce fees for requests and allow public bodies to classify information as 'restricted.' This threatens transparency and accountability. Drop them now! #Transparency #Slovakia https://t.co/kBuuYtglRp

Have a read of @openDemocracy's latest report on the state of freedom of information:

Why do we think the new UK 🇬🇧gov must prioritise freedom of expression? 🤔In the past 10 years, the UK has declined on key rights such as protests and freedom from government censorship🤐! Let's take a look....🧵👇at our 6 priorities... https://t.co/UQN7kfenww @article19org 👇

Another good news from @ECHR_CEDH in case concerning #accesstoinfo and historical records about past human rights atrocities in #Russia. Restriction to archives violates #freespeech of victims' families and researchers. More info here: https://t.co/t05uADUP9F

“Holding #COP29 in Azerbaijan raises serious concerns about the possibility of advancing ambitious climate action. Govs attending the #JuneClimateMeetings should call out Azerbaijan for its repression of civil society.” READ 👇 https://t.co/VMmUv9ernk