Venezuela is included in the civicus monitor watch list due to the deterioration of civic freedoms
The intensification of the persecution of civil society organizations, journalists and human rights defenders has led Venezuela to be included…
Theme: Media Freedom
#FreeToProtest
ARTICLE 19 is campaigning for all people, especially those who face discrimination, to feel empowered to use their right to…
Francis Auma – Kenya
Francis Auma, an activist and community organiser in Kenya, shares his inspirational story as part of the #FreeToProtest Campaign. Article19…
Ideas alone cannot change a country
Vincent, an activist and human rights defender in Kenya, shares his journey with protesting and community organising as part of…
Halima – Kenya
Halima Bakari, community organiser and human rights activist in Kenya, shares her story and talks about the work she does…
If your home was set on fire, wouldn’t you protest too?
Article on Brazil’s Indigenous protesters fighting for the future of life on Earth and the future of the Amazon rainforest
Defying expectations, she raises her voice
Article about Halima, the 24-year-old businesswoman who coordinates the Al Qamar Justice Centre in Nairobi which tackles gender-based violence, police…
A safer, fairer Thailand for all
Article about Panadda, a student from Thailand who has been harassed, arrested, intimidated, jailed — only because she seeks a democratic…
Taming Big Tech: Protecting expression for all
Governments around the world are seeking to regulate how social media companies address problematic content on their platforms, especially hate…
Timor-Leste must stay true to democratic, human rights underpinnings when expanding digital rights framework, Southeast Asian MPs say
Timor-Leste’s admirable commitment to democratic and human rights principles in its 20 years of independence must be maintained and strengthened…