World Press Freedom Day Conference Panel Session: Digital Authoritarianism and technology-facilitated threats to journalists and human rights defenders

On May 3, the Freedom Online Coalition and Media Freedom Coalition hosted a joint panel session during the UNESCO World Press Freedom Day Conference on rising digital authoritarianism and its impact on media freedom and the safety of journalists, media workers, and human rights defenders. This year's Conference, hosted by UNESCO together with the Government […]

RightsCon: Advancing Digital Inclusion Through the Freedom Online Coalition: Upholding Democracy and Human Rights in the Digital Age

The Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) is a partnership of 34 countries and counting committed to helping ensure that international rights and freedoms hold fast online. Since the FOC’s inception in 2011, digital technologies and the Internet have acted as an accelerant for political, social, and economic change. While advancements in digital tech have enriched society, […]