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Civil Society Is At Risk—and Tech Is Part Of The Problem | TechPolicy.Press
The time for urgent, rights-based innovation in the aid and tech ecosystems is now, writes Gina Romero.
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🚨 ALERT: Tech is a DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD for Civil Society.
Read my new article on the role of tech in the decline of civic freedoms via @techpolicypress.bsky.social
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Read my new article on the role of tech in the decline of civic freedoms via @techpolicypress.bsky.social
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#FreeKhurranParvez
Today, marks 4 years since HHRR defender Khurram Parvez was detained on fabricated, terrorism related charges in #India. His detention is arbitrary, unjust and appears to be a reprisal for his HHRR work in Kashmir. I call for his immediate release and stand in solidarity with him
Today, marks 4 years since HHRR defender Khurram Parvez was detained on fabricated, terrorism related charges in #India. His detention is arbitrary, unjust and appears to be a reprisal for his HHRR work in Kashmir. I call for his immediate release and stand in solidarity with him
November 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM
#FreeKhurranParvez
Today, marks 4 years since HHRR defender Khurram Parvez was detained on fabricated, terrorism related charges in #India. His detention is arbitrary, unjust and appears to be a reprisal for his HHRR work in Kashmir. I call for his immediate release and stand in solidarity with him
Today, marks 4 years since HHRR defender Khurram Parvez was detained on fabricated, terrorism related charges in #India. His detention is arbitrary, unjust and appears to be a reprisal for his HHRR work in Kashmir. I call for his immediate release and stand in solidarity with him
Reposted by Special Rapporteur FoAA
As civic space collapses under surveillance, securitization, and shrinking aid, the tech world faces a choice—enable democratic participation or accelerate its erosion, writes Gina Romero, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of assembly.
Civil Society Is At Risk—and Tech Is Part Of The Problem | TechPolicy.Press
The time for urgent, rights-based innovation in the aid and tech ecosystems is now, writes Gina Romero.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
As civic space collapses under surveillance, securitization, and shrinking aid, the tech world faces a choice—enable democratic participation or accelerate its erosion, writes Gina Romero, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of assembly.
1/7 #Angola 🇦🇴 In September, I sent a letter to the government with other @UN_SPExperts about the July 2025 events, when protests over a 30% diesel price increase resulted in at least 30 deaths and over 1,500 arrests. #HumanRights
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November 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
1/7 #Angola 🇦🇴 In September, I sent a letter to the government with other @UN_SPExperts about the July 2025 events, when protests over a 30% diesel price increase resulted in at least 30 deaths and over 1,500 arrests. #HumanRights
Picture: Perfil
Picture: Perfil
🚨 ALERT: Tech is a DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD for Civil Society.
Read my new article on the role of tech in the decline of civic freedoms via @techpolicypress.bsky.social
www.techpolicy.press/civil-societ...
Read my new article on the role of tech in the decline of civic freedoms via @techpolicypress.bsky.social
www.techpolicy.press/civil-societ...
Civil Society Is At Risk—and Tech Is Part Of The Problem | TechPolicy.Press
The time for urgent, rights-based innovation in the aid and tech ecosystems is now, writes Gina Romero.
www.techpolicy.press
November 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM
🚨 ALERT: Tech is a DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD for Civil Society.
Read my new article on the role of tech in the decline of civic freedoms via @techpolicypress.bsky.social
www.techpolicy.press/civil-societ...
Read my new article on the role of tech in the decline of civic freedoms via @techpolicypress.bsky.social
www.techpolicy.press/civil-societ...
1/5 #USA | I joined a communication sent by @UN_SPExperts to the U.S. Government regarding the designation and sanctions imposed on #Addameer, a Palestinian organization that provides legal assistance to detainees. These measures have almost completely shut down its work.
November 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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It was a pleasure visiting the Kenya Human Rights Commission on Monday, which hosted a series of consultations with Kenyan human rights defenders for @unsrapporteurfoaa.bsky.social & myself.
November 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
It was a pleasure visiting the Kenya Human Rights Commission on Monday, which hosted a series of consultations with Kenyan human rights defenders for @unsrapporteurfoaa.bsky.social & myself.
#Brazil This is very worrisome. Any deployment of security forces, specially if related to protest issues, need to ensure a specific risk assesment and need to take into account the principles of proportionality and necessity. 1/
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧 🚨 175+ orgs urgently call on Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, to immediately reverse the harmful directive sent to Brazil that has massively intensified the presence of security forces at #COP30 and in the streets of Belém.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
#Brazil This is very worrisome. Any deployment of security forces, specially if related to protest issues, need to ensure a specific risk assesment and need to take into account the principles of proportionality and necessity. 1/
#Mexico Recibo con preocupación información sobre excesivo uso de la fuerza y de armas menos letales contra manifestantes pacíficos y periodistas el día de ayer. Urjo al gobierno mexicano a:
1. detener la estigmatización de la protesta pacífica, 1/
1. detener la estigmatización de la protesta pacífica, 1/
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
#Mexico Recibo con preocupación información sobre excesivo uso de la fuerza y de armas menos letales contra manifestantes pacíficos y periodistas el día de ayer. Urjo al gobierno mexicano a:
1. detener la estigmatización de la protesta pacífica, 1/
1. detener la estigmatización de la protesta pacífica, 1/
#Tanzania Despite the internet block, the footage collected shows that the lethal force was predominant in the police attempts to silence the protests after elections
How Tanzania police crushed election protests with lethal force
How Tanzania police crushed election protests with lethal force
The UN says hundreds of people were killed in the protests. Verified clips show the violent actions of police as they attempted to crush protests.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
#Tanzania Despite the internet block, the footage collected shows that the lethal force was predominant in the police attempts to silence the protests after elections
Reposted by Special Rapporteur FoAA
👋 Are you btw 13 and 17? Do you consider yourself an activist? @amnesty.org wants to hear from YOU! 💬
Amnesty collects stories from young people who’ve taken action - online or offline. Whether it’s for climate, equality or any other cause, your voice matters.
📲 survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/ZHEFrJ
Amnesty collects stories from young people who’ve taken action - online or offline. Whether it’s for climate, equality or any other cause, your voice matters.
📲 survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/ZHEFrJ
Children's Activism
Your response would be greatly appreciated.
survey.zohopublic.eu
November 17, 2025 at 10:40 AM
👋 Are you btw 13 and 17? Do you consider yourself an activist? @amnesty.org wants to hear from YOU! 💬
Amnesty collects stories from young people who’ve taken action - online or offline. Whether it’s for climate, equality or any other cause, your voice matters.
📲 survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/ZHEFrJ
Amnesty collects stories from young people who’ve taken action - online or offline. Whether it’s for climate, equality or any other cause, your voice matters.
📲 survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/ZHEFrJ
1️⃣ #Mexico | Me sumé a una comunicación enviada al Gobierno mexicano ante las graves denuncias de allanamiento, amenazas y hostigamiento contra la defensora de derechos humanos Dora Roblero, integrantes del CDH Frayba y personal del equipo de SweFOR en Chiapas.
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
1️⃣ #Mexico | Me sumé a una comunicación enviada al Gobierno mexicano ante las graves denuncias de allanamiento, amenazas y hostigamiento contra la defensora de derechos humanos Dora Roblero, integrantes del CDH Frayba y personal del equipo de SweFOR en Chiapas.
1️⃣ #UnitedKingdom | I joined a communication to the UK Government expressing concern over the proscription of the movement Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000. This measure raises serious questions about its compatibility with international human rights obligations.
November 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
1️⃣ #UnitedKingdom | I joined a communication to the UK Government expressing concern over the proscription of the movement Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000. This measure raises serious questions about its compatibility with international human rights obligations.
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We are deeply concerned by a State’s use of the word “witch” to attack a UN expert in her report to the #UNGA80 3rd Committee. Misogynistic gendered insults have no place in international dialogue and undermine women’s equality and the integrity and independence of UN mandates.
October 31, 2025 at 6:54 PM
We are deeply concerned by a State’s use of the word “witch” to attack a UN expert in her report to the #UNGA80 3rd Committee. Misogynistic gendered insults have no place in international dialogue and undermine women’s equality and the integrity and independence of UN mandates.
#80years of the United Nations remind us of something essential: no democracy flourishes in silence. Defending the right to assemble, organize, and raise our voices is defending the very soul of our societies. Let’s keep building spaces where every voice matters. #UN80 #CivilSociety
October 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
#80years of the United Nations remind us of something essential: no democracy flourishes in silence. Defending the right to assemble, organize, and raise our voices is defending the very soul of our societies. Let’s keep building spaces where every voice matters. #UN80 #CivilSociety
#80años de la #ONU nos recuerdan algo esencial: ninguna democracia florece en silencio. Defender el derecho a reunirnos, organizarnos y alzar la voz es defender el alma de nuestras sociedades. Sigamos construyendo espacios donde todas las voces cuenten. #ONU80 #SociedadCivil
October 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
#80años de la #ONU nos recuerdan algo esencial: ninguna democracia florece en silencio. Defender el derecho a reunirnos, organizarnos y alzar la voz es defender el alma de nuestras sociedades. Sigamos construyendo espacios donde todas las voces cuenten. #ONU80 #SociedadCivil
1️⃣ #Argentina | Envié una comunicación al Gobierno argentino en el marco de las elecciones del 26 de octubre.
Mi mensaje es claro: unas elecciones no pueden considerarse libres y justas si no se garantizan plenamente estos derechos y libertades durante todo el proceso electoral.
Mi mensaje es claro: unas elecciones no pueden considerarse libres y justas si no se garantizan plenamente estos derechos y libertades durante todo el proceso electoral.
October 26, 2025 at 9:55 AM
1️⃣ #Argentina | Envié una comunicación al Gobierno argentino en el marco de las elecciones del 26 de octubre.
Mi mensaje es claro: unas elecciones no pueden considerarse libres y justas si no se garantizan plenamente estos derechos y libertades durante todo el proceso electoral.
Mi mensaje es claro: unas elecciones no pueden considerarse libres y justas si no se garantizan plenamente estos derechos y libertades durante todo el proceso electoral.
En #Ecuador preocupa el creciente deterioro de las libertades y del espacio cívico.
La represión de la protesta y la persecución a la sociedad civil no pueden normalizarse.
Urge un diálogo genuino y justicia por las violaciones cometidas.
🔗 www.ohchr.org/es/press-rel...
La represión de la protesta y la persecución a la sociedad civil no pueden normalizarse.
Urge un diálogo genuino y justicia por las violaciones cometidas.
🔗 www.ohchr.org/es/press-rel...
Personas expertas de la ONU alarmadas por una creciente represión y un deterioro del espacio cívico en Ecuador
GINEBRA – Personas expertas de la ONU* expresaron hoy su preocupación por el grave deterioro de las libertades fundamentales y del espacio cívico, así como los derechos de los Pueblos Indígenas en Ecu...
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October 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
En #Ecuador preocupa el creciente deterioro de las libertades y del espacio cívico.
La represión de la protesta y la persecución a la sociedad civil no pueden normalizarse.
Urge un diálogo genuino y justicia por las violaciones cometidas.
🔗 www.ohchr.org/es/press-rel...
La represión de la protesta y la persecución a la sociedad civil no pueden normalizarse.
Urge un diálogo genuino y justicia por las violaciones cometidas.
🔗 www.ohchr.org/es/press-rel...
I’m honored to have contributed to the Guidelines on the Right to Peaceful Environmental Protest and Civil Disobedience by @michelforst.bsky.social, which strengthen the protection of peaceful environmental protest and civil disobedience.
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unece.org
October 23, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I’m honored to have contributed to the Guidelines on the Right to Peaceful Environmental Protest and Civil Disobedience by @michelforst.bsky.social, which strengthen the protection of peaceful environmental protest and civil disobedience.
unece.org/sites/defaul...
unece.org/sites/defaul...
Me honra haber contribuido a las Guidelines on the Right to Peaceful Environmental Protest and Civil Disobedience, de @michelforst.bsky.social.
Estas directrices refuerzan la protección de quienes ejercen la protesta ambiental pacífica y la desobediencia civil como herramientas legítimas de cambio.
Estas directrices refuerzan la protección de quienes ejercen la protesta ambiental pacífica y la desobediencia civil como herramientas legítimas de cambio.
unece.org
October 23, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Me honra haber contribuido a las Guidelines on the Right to Peaceful Environmental Protest and Civil Disobedience, de @michelforst.bsky.social.
Estas directrices refuerzan la protección de quienes ejercen la protesta ambiental pacífica y la desobediencia civil como herramientas legítimas de cambio.
Estas directrices refuerzan la protección de quienes ejercen la protesta ambiental pacífica y la desobediencia civil como herramientas legítimas de cambio.
Reposted by Special Rapporteur FoAA
Global aid dismantling poses existential threat to collective action and human solidarity: UN expert @unsrapporteurfoaa.bsky.social warns #UNGA that civic space globally is suffocating.
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
October 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Global aid dismantling poses existential threat to collective action and human solidarity: UN expert @unsrapporteurfoaa.bsky.social warns #UNGA that civic space globally is suffocating.
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...
En unas horas presentaré mi informe ante la @UN sobre libertad de reunión, asociación y solidaridad humana.
🎥 4.30–5 pm NY 👉 webtv.un.org/en/search/ca...
#FoAA #UNGA #CivicSpace #Solidarity
🎥 4.30–5 pm NY 👉 webtv.un.org/en/search/ca...
#FoAA #UNGA #CivicSpace #Solidarity
Third Committee
Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Issues.
webtv.un.org
October 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM
En unas horas presentaré mi informe ante la @UN sobre libertad de reunión, asociación y solidaridad humana.
🎥 4.30–5 pm NY 👉 webtv.un.org/en/search/ca...
#FoAA #UNGA #CivicSpace #Solidarity
🎥 4.30–5 pm NY 👉 webtv.un.org/en/search/ca...
#FoAA #UNGA #CivicSpace #Solidarity
In a few hours, I’ll present my report to the @UN General Assembly on freedom of assembly, association and human solidarity.
🎥 4.30–5 pm NY 👉 webtv.un.org/en/search/ca...
#FoAA #UNGA #CivicSpace #Solidarity
🎥 4.30–5 pm NY 👉 webtv.un.org/en/search/ca...
#FoAA #UNGA #CivicSpace #Solidarity
Third Committee
Social, Humanitarian & Cultural Issues.
webtv.un.org
October 16, 2025 at 6:59 PM
In a few hours, I’ll present my report to the @UN General Assembly on freedom of assembly, association and human solidarity.
🎥 4.30–5 pm NY 👉 webtv.un.org/en/search/ca...
#FoAA #UNGA #CivicSpace #Solidarity
🎥 4.30–5 pm NY 👉 webtv.un.org/en/search/ca...
#FoAA #UNGA #CivicSpace #Solidarity
Freedom of association & assembly are under existential threat.
This report calls for urgent global action to rebuild solidarity, protect civil society & uphold democracy.
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This report calls for urgent global action to rebuild solidarity, protect civil society & uphold democracy.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Freedom of association & assembly are under existential threat.
This report calls for urgent global action to rebuild solidarity, protect civil society & uphold democracy.
🧵👇
This report calls for urgent global action to rebuild solidarity, protect civil society & uphold democracy.
🧵👇
“Freedom of Assembly & Association under Threat”
1️⃣ 🌍 Civil society is facing an existential threat.
Repression, shrinking aid, and restrictive laws are choking freedoms of assembly & association.
Without them, democracy cannot survive.
1️⃣ 🌍 Civil society is facing an existential threat.
Repression, shrinking aid, and restrictive laws are choking freedoms of assembly & association.
Without them, democracy cannot survive.
October 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM
“Freedom of Assembly & Association under Threat”
1️⃣ 🌍 Civil society is facing an existential threat.
Repression, shrinking aid, and restrictive laws are choking freedoms of assembly & association.
Without them, democracy cannot survive.
1️⃣ 🌍 Civil society is facing an existential threat.
Repression, shrinking aid, and restrictive laws are choking freedoms of assembly & association.
Without them, democracy cannot survive.
¡12 de Octubre: Memoria, Voz y Dignidad por Abya Yala! 📢
Extiendo mi reconocimiento y solidaridad a todas las personas y movimientos que alzan su voz el día de hoy. La voz y memoria de los pueblos indígenas son esenciales para un futuro justo y para la protección del planeta.
Extiendo mi reconocimiento y solidaridad a todas las personas y movimientos que alzan su voz el día de hoy. La voz y memoria de los pueblos indígenas son esenciales para un futuro justo y para la protección del planeta.
October 12, 2025 at 12:16 PM
¡12 de Octubre: Memoria, Voz y Dignidad por Abya Yala! 📢
Extiendo mi reconocimiento y solidaridad a todas las personas y movimientos que alzan su voz el día de hoy. La voz y memoria de los pueblos indígenas son esenciales para un futuro justo y para la protección del planeta.
Extiendo mi reconocimiento y solidaridad a todas las personas y movimientos que alzan su voz el día de hoy. La voz y memoria de los pueblos indígenas son esenciales para un futuro justo y para la protección del planeta.