🎉 Yesterday, on Human Rights Day (Dec 10), we launched Artificial Media, Real Rights, exploring how GenAI affects freedom of expression in Eastern & Southern Africa. It calls for rights-based, inclusive AI governance to protect human rights. #HumanRightsDay2025

On #HumanRightsDay 24 int'l legal & civil society groups call on HK gov't to release #HongKong #PoliticalPrisoners Chow Hang-tung & Lee Cheuk-yan. They've been in prison awaiting trial since Sep 2021 for no other reason than their commemoration of #June4. https://t.co/Pzur6QIKeh

FOE is not a privilege granted by the state but an inherent right essential for every person to live freely and safely. Our right to FOE is upheld, protected, and nurtured because this and other human rights are our everyday essentials. #IHRD2025 https://t.co/a6KTplGJpJ

Bangladesh - Why politicians are afraid of satire? @article19org condemns new politicians using old regime laws to supress dissent, filing a criminal case against 18 individuals and 15 websites We urge student union VP @MdAbuShadikthe to withdraw the case https://t.co/1LkvpBt8x0

We've just published a blog post today outlining how Tencent managed to shut down our service with an American hosting provider. https://t.co/Fk2ZAF7r1g

We join the organisation, We join the @article19org in urging Kazakhstan to withdraw its dangerous bill targeting so-called “LGBT propaganda”🌈 The vague, overbroad restrictions would impose sweeping censorship & blatantly violate Kazakhstan’s human rights obligations

As #Myanmar heads to the polls in what many dismiss as a sham election, the junta launches fresh assaults on freedom of expression and electoral rights - targeting independent media outlet AAMIJ News and journalist Myat Thu Kyaw. https://t.co/OqvUwVV15h

🌏 Join us at the UN Business & Human Rights Forum! We're delighted to host the Asia-Pacific session on 25 Nov! Speakers will share constructive insights and forward-looking recommendations on business & human rights in the region. #UNForumBHR #BizHumanRight #ETIF #CLARITI

'The Amazon is now! The Amazon is us!' As #COP30 comes to a close, a reminder of the public call to join @ARTIGO19 initiative 'Art, the Amazon and its Peoples'. Creativity will help shine a light on communities directly affected by the climate crisis.

How can we best safeguard Kenya's democratic future? We are proud to be part of the #MediaCSOConference3 dedicated to safeguarding press freedom, civic space, and resilience in turbulent times and promoting impactful partnership and collaboration for a vibrant democracy.

Excited to announce the launch of our new podcast on #Iran! @joglanville1 talks to @azadehpourzand + @siminfa about rising digital harassment – and how a resilient civil society community across the world gives us reasons to be hopeful. Listen now ⤵️ https://t.co/SNynRpcY0z

This week, our colleagues at @article19eafric have been taking part in the #3rdMediaCSOConference, joining in key discussions on protecting journalists and supporting media.

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Follow the discussion this morning here:👇🏾 https://t.co/5ROw2QQQBK

🇪🇺 European Democracy Shield includes many priorities from our @MediaFreedomEU submission. We call for a strict timeline for the implementation of commitments on economic viability, #SOJ, #SLAPPs, #AI, disinformation, + enforcement of #EMFA & #DSA https://t.co/63LZ9oHfC7

‘Using such forms of intimidation to silence HRDs and the residents not only threatens their safety but also undermines the ability of communities to assert their right to adequate housing and partake in meaningful decisions that affect their lives.’ https://t.co/8chwV1PM0j

“The truth never gives up.” ARTICLE 19’s Leopoldo Maldonado reflects on COLPIN, the most important investigative journalism conference in Latin America.

All harassment against the human rights defenders must stop at once. It is unacceptable that they are treated as criminals. Allegations of intimidation and use of force must also be investigated promptly and impartially to ensure perpetrators are brought to justice!