RightsCon Digital Human Rights Conference Canceled After Zambia Ministry Intervention
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Summary
RightsCon, described as the world's largest digital human rights conference, has been suddenly canceled. The event, which was scheduled to take place in Zambia and online, was previously delayed by Zambia's Ministry of Information citing "thematic issues" and problems with speakers. An Access Now board member leaked the cancellation on an academic listserv, and Access Now later confirmed via email that the conference will not proceed in either format. The announcement has caused significant upset within the digital rights community.
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We understand this news is deeply upsetting for our community and while we know everyone has questions, our goal right now is to notify you of the event's status because many of you h
I am told I can leak that RightsCon has been canceled.
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