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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 23/09/2026

At the RightsCon Continues Closing Ceremony, our speakers are stepping into the future as reporters from 2050, imagining how digital rights and society have evolved amid advancing AI, global crises, and shifting geopolitical and economic power. Watch it live: rightscon.summit.tc/t/rightscon-...

Adeboye Adegoke — Principal, Luminate
Jess Wan — Head of Social Research, Redwheel
Arzu Geybulla — Co-Executive Director, Access Now
Esther Mwema — Artist & Digital Inequalities Expert, Atlantic Fellow
Wim Geerts — Human Rights Ambassador, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 22/09/2026

RightsCon Continues is officially underway! The opening ceremony was everything we dreamed of and more. And that was just the beginning. Dive into 24 hours of sessions, conversations, connections, and community from across the global digital rights movement. Jump into the platform and join us!

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 21/09/2026

What if we could see the consequences of today’s choices in the future? In our closing ceremony, a multi-stakeholder group will take us to 2050 as “reporters from the future,” sharing how digital rights and society have evolved. Register ➡️ www.rightscon.org/registration/

A closing reflection on digital rights in the future
Live from 2050:
What if we could see the consequences of today’s choices in the future? In our Closing Ceremony, a multi-stakeholder group will take us to 2050 as “reporters from the future,” sharing how digital rights and society have evolved amid advancing AI, crises, and shifting power.
Principal, Luminate
Adeboye Adegoke
Head of Social Research, Redwheel
Jess Wan
Co-Executive Director, Access Now
Arzu Geybulla
Artist & Digital Inequalities Expert, Atlantic Fellow
Esther Mwema
September 23, 2026
8:45 - 9:45 am ET

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 18/09/2026

A decade of movement building
against internet shutdowns:
The #KeepItOn campaign
September 23, 2026
12:15 - 1:15 pm CEST
Felicia Anthonio
#KeepItOn Campaign
Manager, Access Now
Jalal Abukhater
Policy Manager, 7amleh
Prasanth Sugathan
Legal Director, Software Freedom Law Center, India (SLFC.in)
Jessica Rooney
Human Rights Manager, Vodafone
Catherine K. Mulika
Co-Founder, Cavendrys

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 18/09/2026

Unsure which sessions to attend at RightsCon Continues on September 22? We’ve got you covered. Check out the Fireside Chats. Expect discussions on topics like freedom of expression, artificial intelligence, internet shutdowns, and more. Check out the Fireside Chats and organize your agenda!

Safeguarding Civic Space in the Digital Age: Protecting Freedom of Assembly and Association in Africa

September 22, 2026
5:30 - 6:30 pm CEST
Speakers
Bridget Andere
Senior Policy Analyst, Access Now
Maria Sarungi Tsehai
Activist, Change Tanzania movement
Aisha Dabo
Co-founder and Coordinator, Africtivistes
Chivulli Ukwimi
Former Deputy Director ITF and Principal Consultant at Lutanda Initiative

AI Safety for whom? Rethinking AI Governance Through a Human Rights Lens
September 22, 2026
9:15 - 10:15 pm CEST

SPEAKERS
Daniel Leufer
Senior Policy Analyst, Access Now
Udbhav Tiwari
Vice President for Strategy and
Global Affairs, Signal
Andrew Strait
Head of Societal Resilience,
UK AI Security Institute
Isabelle Lois
Senior Policy Advisor at Swiss
Federal Office of Communications
Diana Mosquera
Executive Director and
Co-Founder, Diversa

From surveillance to governance: recentering human rights in the
UN AI agenda

Speakers

September 22, 2026
4:45 - 5:45 am CEST
Alejandro Mayoral Baños
Co-Executive Director, Access Now
Beatriz Busaniche
Directora, Fundación Vía Libre
Wafa Ben Hassine
Office of the High Commissioner
for Human Rights
Louise Lund Henneberg
Acting Director, Danish Ministry of
Foreign Affairs
Luda Svystunova
Senior ESG Analyst, Amundi

Movement-building against digital authoritarianism and
transnational repression
September 23, 2026
8:30 - 9:30am CEST
Naro Omo-Osagie
Africa Policy and Advocacy
Manager, Access Now
Samuel Chu
President, The Campaign
for Hong Kong
Mykola Kostynyan
Co-Founder, RESIDENT.NGO
Mahsa Alimardani
Associate Director, WITNESS
Htaike Htaike Aung
Director, Myanmar Internet Project

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 10/09/2026

The RightsCon Continues Summit agenda is live! Explore 50+ sessions, including workshops, roundtables, dialogues, meetups, and fireside chats, across 24 hours of programming. Register now, sign up for sessions, and start planning your RightsCon experience: rightscon.summit.tc/catalog/righ...

Explore all sessions today!

RightsCon Continues Summit. September 22, online.

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 01/09/2026

Registration is now open for the RightsCon Continues Summit, a 24-hour online event starting September 22, 2026. Register today to connect with the community, join discussions, expand your network, and address major digital rights threats. ⬇️ rightscon.summit.tc/catalog/righ...

RightsCon Continues Summit. September 22, ONLINE.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 25/08/2026

The threat to digital rights continues. The work of our community continues. And so does RightsCon. Registration opens soon. Learn more: rightscon.org/rc26-continu...

What is RightsCon Continues?

RightsCon Continues is a series of initiatives designed to maintain momentum and engagement throughout 2026, supporting the global digital rights community’s ongoing work after the government of Zambia effectively canceled RightsCon 2026.

This will look like…
RightsCon Continues Summit: A 24-hour global online event with a focused program built around the themes of resilience, solidarity, movement building, and multistakeholder action.
RightsCon on the road: An official RightsCon presence at partner events throughout the year, alongside support to help underrepresented community members and participants to join.
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The online summit
A 24-hour worldwide online event beginning on September 22 will bring the community together for a full day of programming around resilience, movement building, and multistakeholder action.

Participants can look forward to workshops, roundtables, fireside chats, meetups, and many networking opportunities.

Registration for the online summit opens soon.

Get ready to join thousands of passionate digital rights advocates, activists, technologists, researchers, policymakers, and supporters from all around the world.

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 21/07/2026

Congratulations to the Electronic Health Information Laboratory (EHIL) at the CHEO Research Institute, recipient of the 2026 Privacy and Human Rights Award! 🎉 Read more: www.priv.gc.ca/en/opc-news/...

The 2026 Privacy and Human Rights Award winner is The Electronic Health Information (EHIL) at the CHEO Research Institute

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 09/07/2026

This year didn't go as planned. But this won't stop us or our community! Introducing RightsCon Continues. Join us online on September 22, 2026 for a 24-hour summit focused on resilience, collaboration, and action. See you there?

RightsCon Continues

The work of our community continues. And so does RightsCon.

Save the date: September 22, 2026.

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 08/07/2026

What's next for RightsCon 2026? This year didn't go as planned. But this won't stop our community or us! Tomorrow, we'll share what's next for the world's leading summit on technology and human rights. Stay tuned!

What's next for RightsCon 2026?
Find out tomorrow

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 30/04/2026

Update for participants regarding travel to Zambia

UPDATE FOR TRAVELLERS

Our recommendation not to travel is not because Zambia is unsafe but because RightsCon is no longer taking place. We have seen no indications of safety risks in traveling to Zambia, and as of April 30, we haven’t seen increased safety risks for international travellers. If travel does take place, members of our community should consider their individual circumstances, particularly if you consider yourself at higher risk. If we receive further information that might impact traveler safety related to RightsCon, we will share it.

We have been informed by our contact at the Zambia Department of Immigration that those travelling with an approved visa tied to RightsCon will still be allowed to enter Zambia, however the situation is recent and that might change in the upcoming days. If there are issues at the border or during your stay in Zambia, we no longer have RightsCon support services on the ground nor can we influence visa and/or immigration decisions made by the government. As always, you can reach out to us at rightscon@accessnow.org if you have any questions.

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 29/04/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share: RightsCon will not proceed in Zambia or online.

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 28/04/2026

1 week until #RightsCon2026. 🎉 The global digital rights community will soon come together in Lusaka and online to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and engage in critical conversations shaping the future of the internet. Plan your participation ⬇️ www.rightscon.org/plan-your-tr...

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 22/04/2026

The RightsCon Summit Platform is live! 🎉 Explore 550+ sessions across all formats. Connect with participants, and build your personal schedule all in one place. The platform is available to registered participants. Register today and start exploring ⬇️ www.rightscon.org/registration/

The Summit Platform is NOW live
Explore more than 550 sessions online,
in-person, and hybrid formats, build your personal schedule, and connect with participants.

Are you registered for RightsCon 2026?

The Summit Platform is only available to registered participants. Don't miss this chance and register today!

If you are not sure if you're able to join us in Lusaka, don't worry! A free online Community ticket is always available.

If you’re registered, good news!

Check the inbox of the email address you used to register for your platform invite.

Look for an email from our partner TechChange with the subject line: “The RightsCon Summit Platform is live: Claim your invite.”

Now you can explore RightsCon 2026 right from your screen!

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 21/04/2026

2 weeks until #RightsCon2026! The conversations, connections, and ideas that will shape the future of digital rights are almost here. Plan your participation: www.rightscon.org/plan-your-tr...

2 weeks to go RightsCon26 Zambia May 5-8

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 21/04/2026

Be part of WAIE+’s satellite session at #RightsCon2026, “Reclaiming AI Safety & Security for the People,” where dominant narratives are challenged and real-world riskstake center stage. -Tuesday, May 5, 1:00 PM ✅️ RSVP: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 17/04/2026

The winner of the Privacy and Human Rights Award has been chosen! The award recognizes individuals and organizations that excel in safeguarding privacy and other fundamental rights. Join us at #RightsCon2026 closing ceremony to discover this year’s winner!

The winner of the Privacy and Human Rights Award has been chosen. The announcement will be made at the closing ceremony of RightsCon 2026

RightsCon26 Zambia

RightsCon2026 marks the second edition of the Privacy and Human Rights Award, presented in partnership with the Global Privacy Assembly and the Data Protection and Other Rights and Freedoms Working Group.

It recognizes individuals and organizations that excel in safeguarding privacy and other fundamental rights. Join us at the closing ceremony to discover this year’s winner!

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 15/04/2026

Good news! You now have one extra week to take advantage of our regular ticket prices for RightsCon 2026 (May 5–8, Lusaka, Zambia, and online). Get your ticket before we transition to late pricing on April 21! Register: www.rightscon.org/registration

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 10/04/2026

Going to #RightsCon2026? Be the first to get the latest updates. Join our new RightsCon WhatsApp Channel for updates, tips, and tricks to help you make the most of the event — from important announcements to on-the-ground info. Join the channel today! 🔽 whatsapp.com/channel/0029...

Follow our WhatsApp channel to be the first to get RightsCon updates [QR CODE]

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 08/04/2026

Thinking of going to RightsCon 2026? Registration is still open! 4 days of sessions, networking and dialogue on the issues shaping human rights in the digital age. In person or online, this is where the community worldwide comes together. Register and learn more: www.rightscon.org/registration/

Thinking of going to RightsCon?

May 5-8, Lusaka, Zambia

RightsCon26, Zambia

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 02/04/2026

We know our community is navigating uncertainty around traveling to RightsCon 2026 through the Gulf region. Following the escalation of the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, multiple countries across the region have closed their airspace.

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 26/03/2026

Going to #RightsCon2026? Be the first to get the latest updates. Join our new broadcast channel for updates, tips, and tricks to help you make the most of the event — from important announcements to on-the-ground info. Be the first to know. Join the channel today! 🔽 whatsapp.com/channel/0029...

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 24/03/2026

Traveling to #RightsCon2026 in Zambia? Your visa process starts NOW. If you need a visa to attend, our team is ready to support you every step of the way. Don't miss the deadline: April 3 is the last day to request your supporting documents Read more ▶️ www.rightscon.org/rc26-visa/

Traveling to RightsCon 2026 in Zambia?

Here's everything you need to know about visas — before it's too late.

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 10/11/2025

But RightsCon is more than the big moments. It’s the new perspective that challenges you. It’s where we share, listen, strategize, and act together. Ready to join us? Get your early bird ticket today for up to 50% off regular pricing.

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 10/11/2025

It's official: registration is now open for RightsCon 2026 (Zambia and online, May 5-8)! rightscon.org/registration RightsCon is home to many movements: from defending equality, privacy, and freedom, to shaping digital rights frameworks, to fighting internet shutdowns, and more 👇

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The world’s leading summit on human rights in the digital age

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 23/10/2025

We’re excited to announce our home in Lusaka! RightsCon 2026 will take place at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre (MICC), the largest conference center in Zambia! With its modern infrastructure and flexible layout, the MICC is the perfect fit for RightsCon’s dynamic program. 👇

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 26/09/2025

We received over 1,600 submissions for RightsCon 2026! This impressive number shows the urgency of today’s digital rights challenges and the community’s commitment to ensuring that RightsCon remains the space for the crucial conversations shaping our lives. What’s next? 👇

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 18/09/2025

Have you submitted your RightsCon 2026 proposal yet? There’s still time to help shape the agenda on digital rights of our next summit, in Zambia and online (May 5-8). Submit through the Proposal Portal: rightscon.secure-platform.com/a/solicitati... Remember to submit before September 19!

A collage of two speakers at a RightsCon session and a branded gradient background. A text above it reads: “Call for Proposals: closes tomorrow! September 19”

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 11/09/2025

Good news! You have one more week to submit your proposal for RightsCon 2026 (May 5-8, Zambia and online). The deadline has been extended to Sept 19. To support you in this final stretch, we’re adding an extra office hour on September 16. Sign up: rightscon.org/program/#tra... 👇

A photo of a speaker during a dialogue session at RightsCon. A text above it reads: “Call for Proposals new deadline: September 19”

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 05/09/2025

Just one week left to submit your RightsCon 2026 proposal! Send your idea before Friday, September 12. Here’s a snapshot of how things are shaping up so far: 44% of proposals are coming from Africa, a clear sign that local communities are ready to bring digital rights conversations to Zambia. 👇

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 29/08/2025

Need some support with your RightsCon 2026 proposal? Join our training session this Tuesday, Sep. 2! Our team will: ✅ Share best practices for a strong proposal ✅ Offer insights to sharpen your session idea ✅ Answer your questions before you submit Sign up here: www.rightscon.org/program/#tra...

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 19/08/2025

Help us bring digital rights to the SXSW stage by voting for our two proposals! 1. Tackling the “snakes” undermining digital rights Examining the existential threats civil society is facing and how we can strengthen the sector together. 👉 Vote: participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 26/02/2025

Last but not least, Abao and the Chorus of Indigenous Voices blew us away with their performance of Indigenous Taiwanese music. Watch the full Opening Ceremony on the RightsCon platform: 🔗 buff.ly/3D5CuhM

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 26/02/2025

“I hope that in these four days, you will be able to learn about challenges in the [Asia Pacific] region, and across five continents around the globe. Maybe after RightsCon, we could initiate new ways to change the world.” (Singing Li, Chief Executive Officer at Open Culture Foundation)

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 26/02/2025

Marwa Fatafta, MENA Policy and Advocacy Director at @accessnow.org, spoke with Htaike Htaike Aung and Sadaf Khan, lead of Safety for Voices project at Association for Progressive Communications, on (AI) technologies during war and military conflict and platform accountability.

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 26/02/2025

Maha Hussaini, award-winning Palestinian journalist, spoke about the accountability of social media platforms in the genocide in Gaza: “[W]e also need to advocate against the illegal practices and restrictions imposed by social media companies against victims"

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 26/02/2025

ation, the genocide, the war crimes, and the crimes against humanity, we also need to advocate against the illegal practices and restrictions imposed by social media companies against victims by silencing their voices and contributing to these war crimes imposed against them.”

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 26/02/2025

“[T]his is the time we have to shift from our shared rage to actions and our solidarity into strategies. The people of Myanmar are still standing after 4 years, but we shouldn’t be standing alone." (Htaike Htaike Aung, Executive Director at Myanmar Internet Project)

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 26/02/2025

“In this digital era, are we moving toward a more tolerant, democratic, open society, or are we moving backward? [...] I think all digital paradigm shifts have caused changes, but new technologies are always redefining what democracy, freedom, and human rights are.” (Cheng Li-Chiun, Vice Premier)

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 26/02/2025

Access Now’s Jason Liu and Raman Jit Singh Chima set the stage in our return to the region after a decade: “[...] The Asia Pacific region is the majority of the global majority. It’s time to ensure we have a proportionate say in the resolution of issues impacting each and all of us"

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 26/02/2025

🎊 RightsCon2025 Opening Ceremony highlights: We were warmly welcomed by Bi-khim Hsiao, Vice President of Taiwan: “Welcome to Taipei, to RightsCon, and may this summit be a catalyst for change. May our collective experts inspire a more open, inclusive and rights respecting digital future for all.”

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 22/02/2025

📢 Make the most of #RightCon2025 with our Expanded Programming! Do you want to deepen your engagement at the summit, beyond our 550+ sessions? Explore ✨ Satellite Events✨ , organized by trusted partner organizations! Connect with peers at the TICC on Feb 24. 🔗 buff.ly/4btd76p

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 22/02/2025

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 22/02/2025

📢 Make the most of #RightCon2025 with our Expanded Programming! Do you want to deepen your engagement at the summit, beyond our 550+ sessions? Explore Side Events, organized by trusted partner organizations! These are the best ways to connect with peers and explore Taipei further.

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 21/02/2025

🚨 Last day to join #RightsCon2025! We’re committed to making it accessible to all—make use of the free online Community ticket! 🚀 550+ sessions to move forward your work 🌍 24-hour sessions without travel or time zone barriers 💬 Connect through community spaces 🔗Join us: buff.ly/40f0iqR

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 21/02/2025

Closing with a special performance by: 🎶 Abao and the Chorus of Indigenous Voices 🔗 Register before 23:59 PST, February 21, and add this session to your schedule! (FYI: You can join us online free of cost with a Community ticket!) buff.ly/41nflk3

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 21/02/2025

Followed by a conversation on (AI) technologies during war and military conflict and platform accountability: ✊ Marwa Fatafta (@marwasf.bsky.social) ✊ Maha Hussaini ✊ Htaike Htaike Aung ✊ Sadaf Khan

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 21/02/2025

We will share welcome remarks from honorable and distinguished guests: 🎤 Hsiao Bi-khim, Vice President of Taiwan 🎤 Cheng Li-Chiun, Vice Premier of Executive Yuan 🎤 Singing Li, Chief Executive Officer, Open Culture Foundation

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RightsCon @rightscon.org · 21/02/2025

✨ The #RightsCon2025 Opening Ceremony ✨ will set the stage for critical discussions on the challenges to digital rights today. Let’s unite and spark conversation & action as civil society grapples with interconnected struggles in times of crisis. Join us in shaping a rights-respecting future!

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