Congratulations to the Electronic Health Information Laboratory (EHIL) at the CHEO Research Institute, recipient of the 2026 Privacy and Human Rights Award! 🎉 Read more: www.priv.gc.ca/en/opc-news/...

This year didn't go as planned. But this won't stop us or our community! Introducing RightsCon Continues. Join us online on September 22, 2026 for a 24-hour summit focused on resilience, collaboration, and action. See you there?

What's next for RightsCon 2026? This year didn't go as planned. But this won't stop our community or us! Tomorrow, we'll share what's next for the world's leading summit on technology and human rights. Stay tuned!

Update for participants regarding travel to Zambia

It is with heavy hearts that we share: RightsCon will not proceed in Zambia or online.

1 week until #RightsCon2026. 🎉 The global digital rights community will soon come together in Lusaka and online to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and engage in critical conversations shaping the future of the internet. Plan your participation ⬇️ www.rightscon.org/plan-your-tr...

The RightsCon Summit Platform is live! 🎉 Explore 550+ sessions across all formats. Connect with participants, and build your personal schedule all in one place. The platform is available to registered participants. Register today and start exploring ⬇️ www.rightscon.org/registration/

2 weeks until #RightsCon2026! The conversations, connections, and ideas that will shape the future of digital rights are almost here. Plan your participation: www.rightscon.org/plan-your-tr...

Be part of WAIE+’s satellite session at #RightsCon2026, “Reclaiming AI Safety & Security for the People,” where dominant narratives are challenged and real-world riskstake center stage. -Tuesday, May 5, 1:00 PM ✅️ RSVP: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

The winner of the Privacy and Human Rights Award has been chosen! The award recognizes individuals and organizations that excel in safeguarding privacy and other fundamental rights. Join us at #RightsCon2026 closing ceremony to discover this year’s winner!

Good news! You now have one extra week to take advantage of our regular ticket prices for RightsCon 2026 (May 5–8, Lusaka, Zambia, and online). Get your ticket before we transition to late pricing on April 21! Register: www.rightscon.org/registration

Going to #RightsCon2026? Be the first to get the latest updates. Join our new RightsCon WhatsApp Channel for updates, tips, and tricks to help you make the most of the event — from important announcements to on-the-ground info. Join the channel today! 🔽 whatsapp.com/channel/0029...

Thinking of going to RightsCon 2026? Registration is still open! 4 days of sessions, networking and dialogue on the issues shaping human rights in the digital age. In person or online, this is where the community worldwide comes together. Register and learn more: www.rightscon.org/registration/

We know our community is navigating uncertainty around traveling to RightsCon 2026 through the Gulf region. Following the escalation of the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, multiple countries across the region have closed their airspace.

Traveling to #RightsCon2026 in Zambia? Your visa process starts NOW. If you need a visa to attend, our team is ready to support you every step of the way. Don't miss the deadline: April 3 is the last day to request your supporting documents Read more ▶️ www.rightscon.org/rc26-visa/

But RightsCon is more than the big moments. It’s the new perspective that challenges you. It’s where we share, listen, strategize, and act together. Ready to join us? Get your early bird ticket today for up to 50% off regular pricing.

It's official: registration is now open for RightsCon 2026 (Zambia and online, May 5-8)! rightscon.org/registration RightsCon is home to many movements: from defending equality, privacy, and freedom, to shaping digital rights frameworks, to fighting internet shutdowns, and more 👇

We’re excited to announce our home in Lusaka! RightsCon 2026 will take place at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre (MICC), the largest conference center in Zambia! With its modern infrastructure and flexible layout, the MICC is the perfect fit for RightsCon’s dynamic program. 👇

We received over 1,600 submissions for RightsCon 2026! This impressive number shows the urgency of today’s digital rights challenges and the community’s commitment to ensuring that RightsCon remains the space for the crucial conversations shaping our lives. What’s next? 👇

Have you submitted your RightsCon 2026 proposal yet? There’s still time to help shape the agenda on digital rights of our next summit, in Zambia and online (May 5-8). Submit through the Proposal Portal: rightscon.secure-platform.com/a/solicitati... Remember to submit before September 19!

Good news! You have one more week to submit your proposal for RightsCon 2026 (May 5-8, Zambia and online). The deadline has been extended to Sept 19. To support you in this final stretch, we’re adding an extra office hour on September 16. Sign up: rightscon.org/program/#tra... 👇

Just one week left to submit your RightsCon 2026 proposal! Send your idea before Friday, September 12. Here’s a snapshot of how things are shaping up so far: 44% of proposals are coming from Africa, a clear sign that local communities are ready to bring digital rights conversations to Zambia. 👇

Need some support with your RightsCon 2026 proposal? Join our training session this Tuesday, Sep. 2! Our team will: ✅ Share best practices for a strong proposal ✅ Offer insights to sharpen your session idea ✅ Answer your questions before you submit Sign up here: www.rightscon.org/program/#tra...

Help us bring digital rights to the SXSW stage by voting for our two proposals! 1. Tackling the “snakes” undermining digital rights Examining the existential threats civil society is facing and how we can strengthen the sector together. 👉 Vote: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

Last but not least, Abao and the Chorus of Indigenous Voices blew us away with their performance of Indigenous Taiwanese music. Watch the full Opening Ceremony on the RightsCon platform: 🔗 https://buff.ly/3D5CuhM

“I hope that in these four days, you will be able to learn about challenges in the [Asia Pacific] region, and across five continents around the globe. Maybe after RightsCon, we could initiate new ways to change the world.” (Singing Li, Chief Executive Officer at Open Culture Foundation)

Marwa Fatafta, MENA Policy and Advocacy Director at @accessnow.org, spoke with Htaike Htaike Aung and Sadaf Khan, lead of Safety for Voices project at Association for Progressive Communications, on (AI) technologies during war and military conflict and platform accountability.

Maha Hussaini, award-winning Palestinian journalist, spoke about the accountability of social media platforms in the genocide in Gaza: “[W]e also need to advocate against the illegal practices and restrictions imposed by social media companies against victims"

ation, the genocide, the war crimes, and the crimes against humanity, we also need to advocate against the illegal practices and restrictions imposed by social media companies against victims by silencing their voices and contributing to these war crimes imposed against them.”

“[T]his is the time we have to shift from our shared rage to actions and our solidarity into strategies. The people of Myanmar are still standing after 4 years, but we shouldn’t be standing alone." (Htaike Htaike Aung, Executive Director at Myanmar Internet Project)