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UN: Cybercrime Convention still deeply flawed after seven sessions

“Even after seven sessions of negotiations, there is still no consensus on the basic scope of the Convention or its safeguards against misuse” – ARTICLE 19

Hong Kong: Tech companies must speak out against internet censorship

Michael Caster of ARTICLE 19 outlined a number of ways in which global tech companies can resist the growing assault on free expression online in Hong Kong.

UK government should end its crackdown on right to protest

Rights groups call on UK government to reverse its crackdown on the right to protest and stop conflating protests with extremism.

Russia’s presidential election to take place amid state capture of civic space

“ARTICLE 19 urges the international community to respond strongly to the gross violations of the right to freedom of expression, the right to protest, and the right to vote in Russia, as well as to the extension of the presidential election to the Russia-occupied territories of Ukraine.”

Russia designates ARTICLE 19 as an “undesirable” organisation

The “undesirable” designation ostensibly covers any foreign CSO deemed to pose a threat to Russia. However, in recent years it has been used to undermine the important rights work of international organisations.

Thailand: Drop all criminal defamation charges against Dr Chutima Sidasathian

ARTICLE 19 calls on the Thai government to repeal criminal defamation provisions in favour of civil law and other measures.

ARTICLE19 in Mexico: Our record on accountability for Big Tech companies speaks for itself

Ulrich Richter Morales, a lawyer suing Google, has accused ARTICLE 19 of lacking impartiality and of “serving as a vehicle for Google and Facebook”.

Mexico: Investigations into the use of Pegasus spyware must continue

“It is regrettable that, more than six years after the complaints were filed, impunity for illegal espionage against dozens of victims continues” – ARTICLE 19