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Zambia’s abrupt decision to postpone RightsCon, an annual summit on human rights in the digital age, shocked organisers and those who planne

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RightsCon Digital Human Rights Conference Canceled After Zambia Ministry Intervention

RightsCon was delayed by Zambia's Ministry of Information for "thematic issues" and problems with speakers.

UN Human Rights Chief: Global trajectory of human rights points toward larger freedom despite serious challenges

Mr. President, Excellencies, distinguished delegates,The struggle for human rights is a story of enormous progress followed by regression.Of

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Access Now explains why RightsCon 2026 will not be held in Zambia

Our official statement to the digital rights community about why RightsCon 2026 will not take place in Zambia