UN: Cybercrime Convention still deeply flawed after seven sessions
In this comments concerning the UN Cybercrime Convention, ARTICLE 19 continues to express deep concern about the latest Draft Text…
Theme: Tech & Democracy
Türkiye: Drop terrorism charges against journalist Furkan Karabay
In this brief,ARTICLE 19 calls for dropping criminal charges against journalist Furkan Karabay. Karabay stands trial for his news article…
UN: Comments on Code of Conduct for Information Integrity on Digital Platforms
ARTICLE 19 submitted comments in response to the proposed UN Code of Conduct for Information Integrity on Digital Platforms. In…
Indonesia must halt the import and use of highly invasive spyware from Israel and elsewhere, Southeast Asian MPs say
Indonesian government agencies’ purchase and deployment of highly invasive spyware from Israel-based surveillance companies – among others – must be…
Fact-Finding Mission: Assessing The State of Internet Freedom to Ensure More Inclusive Democracy
In September 2023, APHR organized a fact-finding mission in Timor-Leste focused on the country’s efforts in expanding internet access and…
Online Content Regulations in the Asia-Pacific: Limiting Civil Society’s Capacity to Hold Governments Accountable
The existing and emerging suite of online content regulation in the Asia-Pacific have limited civil society’s capacity to hold governments…
Standards and interoperability: The future of the global financial system
Over the past few years, the global financial landscape has undergone a significant transformation marked by the emergence and integration…
Navigating dominant narratives and data accuracy: Implications for energy security
Energy market shocks and uncertainties, from the COVID-19 pandemic to geopolitical tensions, highlight the importance of understanding the nuanced interplay…
Hard Questions About the EU Lifting Sanctions on an Iranian Tech Company
By removing cloud technology firm Abr Arvan from its sanctions list, the EU has set a concerning—and puzzling—precedent. Last month,…
Is the Tinubu administration fuelling or fighting information disorder?
The rapid spread of information through online/offline platforms has brought unprecedented challenges within and outside Nigeria. Information disorder has become…