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Members and partners of IFEX and the Global Forum for Media Development stress that cancelling RightsCon and thereby seriously disrupting UNESCO's World Press Freedom Day conference weakens an already strained ecosystem and contributes to fragmentation, isolation, and, ultimately, a chilling effect on collective action.
Now… We are currently assessing the possible next steps for RightsCon. Hosting the summit is a complex process that requires alignment across many stakeholders to ensure we deliver the level of care, depth, and impact our community expects and deserves.
Our future is being shaped right now, and your input will be essential in guiding that process. If you would like to help inform the next steps, we invite you to complete our participant survey. https://www.rightscon.org/rc26-impact/
Technology can amplify risks for civil society in the context of war and conflict — but centering digital rights can also enhance humanitarian and protection responses.
Join our Digital Security Helpline’s webinar on May 19 to learn more 🔽
https://www.accessnow.org/event/digital-security-webinars/
Every year, governments shut down the internet during national school exams, claiming it helps prevent cheating. There’s no evidence it works. But there’s clear evidence it violates rights, disrupts livelihoods, cuts people off from essential services.
This is why the #NoExamShutdown campaign is calling on governments around the world to end this practice once and for all.
Here’s what’s on our watch list for 2026: https://www.accessnow.org/campaign/no-exam-shutdown/
