ARTICLE 19
@article19.bsky.social
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Today at #BreadandNet2025 :
‘Freedom of Expression Online in the Middle East and North Africa: Challenges’
On the panel: Director of ARTICLE 19’s Middle East and North Africa Programme Saloua Ghazouani
breadandnet.org/program/
‘Freedom of Expression Online in the Middle East and North Africa: Challenges’
On the panel: Director of ARTICLE 19’s Middle East and North Africa Programme Saloua Ghazouani
breadandnet.org/program/
October 31, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Today at #BreadandNet2025 :
‘Freedom of Expression Online in the Middle East and North Africa: Challenges’
On the panel: Director of ARTICLE 19’s Middle East and North Africa Programme Saloua Ghazouani
breadandnet.org/program/
‘Freedom of Expression Online in the Middle East and North Africa: Challenges’
On the panel: Director of ARTICLE 19’s Middle East and North Africa Programme Saloua Ghazouani
breadandnet.org/program/
On Saturday at the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, colleagues from ARTICLE 19 West Africa and ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa host the side event 'Promoting a Secure Digital Environment in Africa'. #ACHPR85OS
Join online! ⬇️
Join online! ⬇️
October 24, 2025 at 1:50 PM
On Saturday at the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, colleagues from ARTICLE 19 West Africa and ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa host the side event 'Promoting a Secure Digital Environment in Africa'. #ACHPR85OS
Join online! ⬇️
Join online! ⬇️
Day 2 of our Future of Democracy with
@openmarkets.bsky.social!
Follow along to hear from Nobel Peace Prize winner @mariaressa.bsky.social, @alexandrageese.bsky.social, Mira Milosevic, @dimi.wikimedia.brussels, @courtneyr.bsky.social + ARTICLE 19's Quinn McKew
www.youtube.com/live/vZTwYPS...
@openmarkets.bsky.social!
Follow along to hear from Nobel Peace Prize winner @mariaressa.bsky.social, @alexandrageese.bsky.social, Mira Milosevic, @dimi.wikimedia.brussels, @courtneyr.bsky.social + ARTICLE 19's Quinn McKew
www.youtube.com/live/vZTwYPS...
October 16, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Day 2 of our Future of Democracy with
@openmarkets.bsky.social!
Follow along to hear from Nobel Peace Prize winner @mariaressa.bsky.social, @alexandrageese.bsky.social, Mira Milosevic, @dimi.wikimedia.brussels, @courtneyr.bsky.social + ARTICLE 19's Quinn McKew
www.youtube.com/live/vZTwYPS...
@openmarkets.bsky.social!
Follow along to hear from Nobel Peace Prize winner @mariaressa.bsky.social, @alexandrageese.bsky.social, Mira Milosevic, @dimi.wikimedia.brussels, @courtneyr.bsky.social + ARTICLE 19's Quinn McKew
www.youtube.com/live/vZTwYPS...
‘Informed and engaged public is the best defence against the challenges faced by our democracy’
EU Commissioner @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social on how community, strong civil society and independent media are key to protecting and sustaining democracy.
EU Commissioner @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social on how community, strong civil society and independent media are key to protecting and sustaining democracy.
October 15, 2025 at 3:49 PM
‘Informed and engaged public is the best defence against the challenges faced by our democracy’
EU Commissioner @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social on how community, strong civil society and independent media are key to protecting and sustaining democracy.
EU Commissioner @michaelmcgratheu.bsky.social on how community, strong civil society and independent media are key to protecting and sustaining democracy.
How can policy and regulation protect online expression?
Great discussion on the digital rulebook, the need for bold and brave enforcement and not backing down in face of intimidation.
@alemanno.bsky.social @maxvonthun.bsky.social @corneliawoll.bsky.social @chionwurah.bsky.social & Thomas Hughes
Great discussion on the digital rulebook, the need for bold and brave enforcement and not backing down in face of intimidation.
@alemanno.bsky.social @maxvonthun.bsky.social @corneliawoll.bsky.social @chionwurah.bsky.social & Thomas Hughes
October 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
How can policy and regulation protect online expression?
Great discussion on the digital rulebook, the need for bold and brave enforcement and not backing down in face of intimidation.
@alemanno.bsky.social @maxvonthun.bsky.social @corneliawoll.bsky.social @chionwurah.bsky.social & Thomas Hughes
Great discussion on the digital rulebook, the need for bold and brave enforcement and not backing down in face of intimidation.
@alemanno.bsky.social @maxvonthun.bsky.social @corneliawoll.bsky.social @chionwurah.bsky.social & Thomas Hughes
Powerful words from Margrethe Vestager, on the role that competition plays in defending and reinforcing democracies and rights.
"We want to stand up to the bully and hold power to account. That is what people understand and that is the story of competition enforcement."
@openmarkets.bsky.social
"We want to stand up to the bully and hold power to account. That is what people understand and that is the story of competition enforcement."
@openmarkets.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Powerful words from Margrethe Vestager, on the role that competition plays in defending and reinforcing democracies and rights.
"We want to stand up to the bully and hold power to account. That is what people understand and that is the story of competition enforcement."
@openmarkets.bsky.social
"We want to stand up to the bully and hold power to account. That is what people understand and that is the story of competition enforcement."
@openmarkets.bsky.social
‘The entire information environment is influenced not just by monopolistic platforms but increasingly by the seemingly ‘do no wrong’ AI industry + corporate surveillance’ – @davidakaye.bsky.social on the hold of corporate power over free speech.
@openmarkets.bsky.social
@openmarkets.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 8:36 AM
‘The entire information environment is influenced not just by monopolistic platforms but increasingly by the seemingly ‘do no wrong’ AI industry + corporate surveillance’ – @davidakaye.bsky.social on the hold of corporate power over free speech.
@openmarkets.bsky.social
@openmarkets.bsky.social
Join us and @openmarkets.bsky.social to discuss how the unchecked power of Big Tech and AI threaten free speech and democracy – and how can we build accountability & safeguard our information ecosystem in the digital age.
In-person tickets + access to livestream: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future...
In-person tickets + access to livestream: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future...
October 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Join us and @openmarkets.bsky.social to discuss how the unchecked power of Big Tech and AI threaten free speech and democracy – and how can we build accountability & safeguard our information ecosystem in the digital age.
In-person tickets + access to livestream: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future...
In-person tickets + access to livestream: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-future...
How do we mobilise civic power when accountability often seems a distant dream?
Today: ARTICLE 19's Sarah Wesonga and fellow experts discuss Resilience and Democratic Quality in Times of Crisis at the Open Governance Partnership global summit in Spain.
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spain.ogpsummit.org/p/#/overview
Today: ARTICLE 19's Sarah Wesonga and fellow experts discuss Resilience and Democratic Quality in Times of Crisis at the Open Governance Partnership global summit in Spain.
⬇️
spain.ogpsummit.org/p/#/overview
October 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM
How do we mobilise civic power when accountability often seems a distant dream?
Today: ARTICLE 19's Sarah Wesonga and fellow experts discuss Resilience and Democratic Quality in Times of Crisis at the Open Governance Partnership global summit in Spain.
⬇️
spain.ogpsummit.org/p/#/overview
Today: ARTICLE 19's Sarah Wesonga and fellow experts discuss Resilience and Democratic Quality in Times of Crisis at the Open Governance Partnership global summit in Spain.
⬇️
spain.ogpsummit.org/p/#/overview
This week ARTICLE 19's Sarah Wesonga brings her
FOE & information integrity expertise to the Open Governance Partnership global summit in Madrid, discussing tech norms and digital resilience and democracy in times of crisis. #OGPSummit #OGPSpain
Find out more:
spain.ogpsummit.org/p/#/overview
FOE & information integrity expertise to the Open Governance Partnership global summit in Madrid, discussing tech norms and digital resilience and democracy in times of crisis. #OGPSummit #OGPSpain
Find out more:
spain.ogpsummit.org/p/#/overview
October 6, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This week ARTICLE 19's Sarah Wesonga brings her
FOE & information integrity expertise to the Open Governance Partnership global summit in Madrid, discussing tech norms and digital resilience and democracy in times of crisis. #OGPSummit #OGPSpain
Find out more:
spain.ogpsummit.org/p/#/overview
FOE & information integrity expertise to the Open Governance Partnership global summit in Madrid, discussing tech norms and digital resilience and democracy in times of crisis. #OGPSummit #OGPSpain
Find out more:
spain.ogpsummit.org/p/#/overview
Today at #IDUAI2025: What role does civil society play in advocating access to environmental information?
Freedom of Information Advocates Network, ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa & other experts & advocates shared best practices to promote accountability and participation
unesco.org/en/articles/...
Freedom of Information Advocates Network, ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa & other experts & advocates shared best practices to promote accountability and participation
unesco.org/en/articles/...
September 30, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Today at #IDUAI2025: What role does civil society play in advocating access to environmental information?
Freedom of Information Advocates Network, ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa & other experts & advocates shared best practices to promote accountability and participation
unesco.org/en/articles/...
Freedom of Information Advocates Network, ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa & other experts & advocates shared best practices to promote accountability and participation
unesco.org/en/articles/...
Manila hosts this year’s International Day for Universal Access to Information #IDUAI2025
This year’s theme: Ensuring Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age.
How can open data tools & tech help us tackle the climate crisis?
Find out more:
www.unesco.org/en/articles/...
This year’s theme: Ensuring Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age.
How can open data tools & tech help us tackle the climate crisis?
Find out more:
www.unesco.org/en/articles/...
September 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Manila hosts this year’s International Day for Universal Access to Information #IDUAI2025
This year’s theme: Ensuring Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age.
How can open data tools & tech help us tackle the climate crisis?
Find out more:
www.unesco.org/en/articles/...
This year’s theme: Ensuring Access to Environmental Information in the Digital Age.
How can open data tools & tech help us tackle the climate crisis?
Find out more:
www.unesco.org/en/articles/...
As we mark 1 year since the death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna in Russian captivity, ARTICLE 19 & partners stand in solidarity with her family and loved ones.
We demand justice for Viktoriia and call for Russian authorities to be held to account.
www.article19.org/resources/uk...
We demand justice for Viktoriia and call for Russian authorities to be held to account.
www.article19.org/resources/uk...
September 19, 2025 at 8:17 AM
As we mark 1 year since the death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna in Russian captivity, ARTICLE 19 & partners stand in solidarity with her family and loved ones.
We demand justice for Viktoriia and call for Russian authorities to be held to account.
www.article19.org/resources/uk...
We demand justice for Viktoriia and call for Russian authorities to be held to account.
www.article19.org/resources/uk...
September 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
📣 WEBINAR with @thecfhk.bsky.social 'Betraying the Law: Why #HongKong's Foreign Judges Should Resign'
🗣️Join @mcaster.bsky.social, @chloecheung.bsky.social, James Joseph & Mark L. Clifford.
📅Aug 28
⏰07:30 ET / 12:30 BST
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/414149...
🗣️Join @mcaster.bsky.social, @chloecheung.bsky.social, James Joseph & Mark L. Clifford.
📅Aug 28
⏰07:30 ET / 12:30 BST
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/414149...
August 20, 2025 at 11:22 AM
📣 WEBINAR with @thecfhk.bsky.social 'Betraying the Law: Why #HongKong's Foreign Judges Should Resign'
🗣️Join @mcaster.bsky.social, @chloecheung.bsky.social, James Joseph & Mark L. Clifford.
📅Aug 28
⏰07:30 ET / 12:30 BST
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/414149...
🗣️Join @mcaster.bsky.social, @chloecheung.bsky.social, James Joseph & Mark L. Clifford.
📅Aug 28
⏰07:30 ET / 12:30 BST
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/414149...
ARTICLE 19 Europe’s 2024 annual report tells a clear story: change is possible.
From legal victories and protection for the right to protest to anti-SLAPP reforms and solid advocacy, we continue to defend the right to speak, to know, and to dissent.
Read more ⬇️
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From legal victories and protection for the right to protest to anti-SLAPP reforms and solid advocacy, we continue to defend the right to speak, to know, and to dissent.
Read more ⬇️
www.article19.nl/wp-content/u...
July 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
ARTICLE 19 Europe’s 2024 annual report tells a clear story: change is possible.
From legal victories and protection for the right to protest to anti-SLAPP reforms and solid advocacy, we continue to defend the right to speak, to know, and to dissent.
Read more ⬇️
www.article19.nl/wp-content/u...
From legal victories and protection for the right to protest to anti-SLAPP reforms and solid advocacy, we continue to defend the right to speak, to know, and to dissent.
Read more ⬇️
www.article19.nl/wp-content/u...
🚨In the past year, freedom of expression declined in 13 countries and advanced in just 4.
✊The stats are sobering. But information is power.
🌎We must use data to demand a freer, fairer future for all.
🔗Make the case: www.globalexpressionreport.org
✊The stats are sobering. But information is power.
🌎We must use data to demand a freer, fairer future for all.
🔗Make the case: www.globalexpressionreport.org
June 20, 2025 at 10:27 AM
🚨In the past year, freedom of expression declined in 13 countries and advanced in just 4.
✊The stats are sobering. But information is power.
🌎We must use data to demand a freer, fairer future for all.
🔗Make the case: www.globalexpressionreport.org
✊The stats are sobering. But information is power.
🌎We must use data to demand a freer, fairer future for all.
🔗Make the case: www.globalexpressionreport.org
ICYMI: More than two thirds of us have less freedom of expression now than a decade ago.
🌍That’s 5.6 billion people.
🧵Today, join us for a deeper dive into the data.
🌍That’s 5.6 billion people.
🧵Today, join us for a deeper dive into the data.
June 19, 2025 at 12:28 PM
ICYMI: More than two thirds of us have less freedom of expression now than a decade ago.
🌍That’s 5.6 billion people.
🧵Today, join us for a deeper dive into the data.
🌍That’s 5.6 billion people.
🧵Today, join us for a deeper dive into the data.
🚨Stay tuned for more updates and features from the Global Expression Report.
🔗Explore the data: www.globalexpressionreport.org
🔗Explore the data: www.globalexpressionreport.org
June 18, 2025 at 8:32 AM
🚨Stay tuned for more updates and features from the Global Expression Report.
🔗Explore the data: www.globalexpressionreport.org
🔗Explore the data: www.globalexpressionreport.org
🌍Only 35 countries are ‘Open’ – home to just 15% of people
June 18, 2025 at 8:32 AM
🌍Only 35 countries are ‘Open’ – home to just 15% of people
📉In the past year alone, expression declined in 13 countries and advanced in just 4.
June 18, 2025 at 8:32 AM
📉In the past year alone, expression declined in 13 countries and advanced in just 4.
📉For every 1 person who experienced advances in expression over the past decade, 19 people experienced declines.
June 18, 2025 at 8:32 AM
📉For every 1 person who experienced advances in expression over the past decade, 19 people experienced declines.
🚨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: www.globalexpressionreport.org
That’s 5.6 billion people.
Dive into our Global Expression Report 2025 – out today: www.globalexpressionreport.org
June 18, 2025 at 8:32 AM
🚨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: www.globalexpressionreport.org
That’s 5.6 billion people.
Dive into our Global Expression Report 2025 – out today: www.globalexpressionreport.org
'Any use of force, especially by the military, to cut off peaceful protest is an assault on the First Amendment.'
June 12, 2025 at 10:32 AM
'Any use of force, especially by the military, to cut off peaceful protest is an assault on the First Amendment.'