🚨BREAKING: More than two thirds of us have less freedom of expression now than a decade ago. That's 5.6 billion people. 🧵Dive into our Global Expression Report 2025 – out today.

RT @DiazJogeix: The UK is no longer an “open” country for free expression.@article19org interview with @TheCriticMag ..

RT @WSoyinkaCentre: Surveillance has become deeply embedded in state systems, threatening the freedoms we value. Our speaker @quinnmck, ED….

⏰ Last chance to get your entry in for the.@rorypecktrust awards for freelance journalists and filmmakers. Last day to register – entries close 10 July.

"Authorities’ response, including using live ammunition against protesters, reflects a disturbing, deliberate pattern of suppressing dissent" – Regional Director Mugambi Kiai, @article19eafric . Protect the right to protest in #Kenya.

RT @IFEX: #Myanmar 🇲🇲 In a statement during a session at the UN Human Rights Council, @article19org & @aamij_burma called on governments to….

Today Russian Security Forces (FSB) raided a cultural centre in Syktyvkar, northern Russia, because of alleged ties with ARTICLE 19, which is designated an ‘undesirable’ organisation in Russia. Russian Telegram channels have been sharing images of forged documents purporting to.

A strong resolution at the UN means a solid commitment from countries around the world to honour international human rights law obligations. We urge govts to have the political will to prevent, protect & remedy human rights violations against journalists.

RT @thecfhk: .@laiyanhoeric: "#HongKong is silent as a graveyard" after 5 years of the National Security Law - more than 100 trade unions,….

Poland’s new anti-SLAPP bill aims to tackle abusive lawsuits against journalists + activists. But to truly protect robust reporting, it must go further, including by preventing public institutions from using the law to silence criticism. Read more⬇️.

On Monday Palestinian journalist Ismail Abu Hatab was killed in an airstrike targeting the Al-Baqa cafe. The global community must take action now to address Israeli forces’ ongoing violations and ensure the protection of journalists. #EndImpunity .

Yesterday @Greenpeace challenged US oil company Energy Transfer in a Dutch court – the first test case for new legislation to protect free expression and stop abusive lawsuits. 40+ orgs call on governments to bring the EU anti-SLAPP directive into law.

RT @DiazJogeix: Take a test:.You exercise your right to freedom of expression when you. 🤔.A. share your views online.B. criticize your gov….

RT @article19europe: #Türkiye: ARTICLE 19 joined partner organisations in calling for the release of journalists detained as part of the Ar….

Authorities must distinguish between offensive speech and incitement when assessing Glastonbury events. Only speech that incites violence or discrimination should be prosecuted. Criticising govts + institutions is protected under intl #humanrights law.

RT @MediaFreedomEU: 🇷🇸 The MFRR condemns President Vučić’s recent public accusation labelling reporting by Nova S & N1 as “pure terrorism”.….

Our analysis of Poland’s draft anti-SLAPP law is out. 🇵🇱 . It's a positive step. But vague wording could make these protections ineffective in practice. To truly shield those exposing abuse of power, the law must be stronger & decriminalise defamation.

RT @Article19Msia: The police and government must respect the Federal Court decision and recognise that the right to peaceful assembly and….

RT @thecfhk: Today, on the 5th anniversary of #HongKong's National Security Law, @thecfhk & @HRF condemn the regime's repression and honour….

Despite the ban + plans to use real-time facial recognition tech against marchers and authorities targeting of organisers, Budapest’s Pride rally was a big success. More than 100,000 people took to the streets to exercise their right to protest.