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The UK's ban on Palestine Action has been upheld.
Terrorism law should not be used to stifle freedom of expression and protest, and this disproportionate measure sets a dangerous precedent for the future of activism in the UK.
BREAKING: The Court of Appeal has upheld the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation.
This is a disappointing result. We maintain that this is a disproportionate use of counter-terror powers.
Read our response:
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The UK's ban on social media for under-16s is unlikely to make children safer.
The government must tackle the real issues: business models that profit by maximising engagement, harvesting data, and amplifying harmful content.
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Facial recognition surveillance is expanding rapidly across the UK.
We joined @BigBrotherWatch partners in writing to the @ukhomeoffice demanding future laws protect our privacy.
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Jun 10
Sanctions against a top police official in Tanzania represent a step towards accountability for the torture and sexual assault of human rights defenders Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire.
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Jun 10
ARTICLE 19 stands in solidarity with all human rights defenders, journalists, and citizens in Tanzania targeted for exercising their fundamental freedoms. Their courage is critical to the defence of democracy and human rights in the region.
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This must prompt domestic action now. The government of Tanzania must conduct transparent investigations into credible allegations linking the officer, Faustine Jackson Mafwele, to these crimes and ensure all those responsible are held accountable.
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The people of San Luis Potosí, supported by @article19mxca, submitted a bill to the state legislature on 5 June, urging it to repeal sections of the Penal Code that allow use of AI to threaten freedom of expression and harass journalists, activists and the general public through court proceedings.
📣 Ciudadanía de San Luis Potosí y ARTICLE 19 presentamos una iniciativa al Congreso estatal para derogar artículos del Código Penal que utilizan la "inteligencia artificial" como pretexto para silenciar la crítica.
👇 Aquí los detalles:
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Jun 5
A court in the Netherlands has ruled that Greenpeace International’s case against Energy Transfer can proceed – a victory for free speech and the right to protest, and proof that the EU anti-#SLAPP Directive can help tackle corporate bullying.
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🌐 @article19org shares a guide that supports civil society actors to influence technical standards development. "These standards shape not only market access, but also how human rights protections are implemented in AI systems."
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As António Costa meets President Vučić today, media freedom in Serbia must be on the agenda.
A coalition of media freedom organisations is calling on the EU to address growing threats to journalists and media pluralism.
Read our joint letter:
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Jun 4
On the anniversary of the #tiananmensquare massacre, we remember those killed for peaceful protest calls for democracy.
Former student leader @ZhouFengSuo @michaelcaster & @joglanville1 discuss ongoing censorship – even outside China.
Listen now ⬇️
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Jun 3
As democratic states withdraw support and authoritarian states expand their reach, spaces where global civil society can gather, build relationships and advance human rights will continue to shrink, Barbora Bukovská, @article19org tells @CIVICUSalliance ipsnews.net/2026/05/transnat…
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What can we learn from activists who shaped today's human rights movement in Kenya?
In this interview, distinguished civil society leader Ambassador Elkanah Odembo reflects on galvanising for democratic reform and on organising groups across the region.
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Jun 2
Authoritarian governments are increasingly controlling and blocking the internet, in Iran, Russia, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Myanmar.
And, as ARTICLE 19’s Digital Silk Road report – mentioned in this Guardian editorial – highlights, China leads the way.
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Using immigration powers to block speakers for political views threatens freedom of expression.
It also suggests the UK is willing to limit access to public platforms based on disagreement, contradicting government commitment to freedom of expression.
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The blanket social media ban for under-16s is misguided and disproportionate, and it will undermine the privacy and freedom of expression of all social media users, both adults and children.
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Our guide examines CEN/CENELEC, the bodies turning EU law into rules that will set how our protections will operate across AI systems.
How can civil society mitigate industry capture and advocate for standards that protect human rights?
Find out more:
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🔴 #EnVivo | ⚽ Voces en la calle: el derecho a defender derechos humanos y a la protesta social en el contexto del Mundial de fútbol en México. x.com/i/broadcasts/1qGoNNMom…
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AI governance isn’t just written in laws – it’s shaped in tech standards.
Our guide unpacks the role of CEN/CENELEC, the bodies turning EU law into the standards, outlining ways for civil society to engage
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Civil society can engage with CEN/CENELEC to mitigate industry capture and advocate for standards that protect human rights.
Read our guide to find out how civil society can get involved:
almanac.article19.org/A-guid…
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