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Civil Society Is At Risk—and Tech Is Part Of The Problem | TechPolicy.Press
The time for urgent, rights-based innovation in the aid and tech ecosystems is now, writes Gina Romero.
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🚨 ALERT: Tech is a DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD for Civil Society.
Read my new article on the role of tech in the decline of civic freedoms via @techpolicypress.bsky.social
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Read my new article on the role of tech in the decline of civic freedoms via @techpolicypress.bsky.social
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The latest 'People's power under attack' reveals a heartbreaking truth: 73% of the world's population lives under restricted civic conditions. The most targeted rights are peaceful assembly and association (55% of all documented violations). @civicusalliance.bsky.social 1/
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International Human rights day
YouTube video by Gina Romero
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December 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The latest 'People's power under attack' reveals a heartbreaking truth: 73% of the world's population lives under restricted civic conditions. The most targeted rights are peaceful assembly and association (55% of all documented violations). @civicusalliance.bsky.social 1/
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Human rights defenders must be able to work free from reprisals. Tomorrow’s event marks six years of unjust detention for Idris Khattak, a reminder of the need to protect freedoms of association and peaceful assembly.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Human rights defenders must be able to work free from reprisals. Tomorrow’s event marks six years of unjust detention for Idris Khattak, a reminder of the need to protect freedoms of association and peaceful assembly.
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#Pakistan| Following 6 years of unjust prolonged detention of a human rights and ethnic minorities rights activist, Idris Khatak, I reiterate our call with other UN experts on Pakistan to unconditionally release Khattak and all detained for exercising their rights.
December 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
#Pakistan| Following 6 years of unjust prolonged detention of a human rights and ethnic minorities rights activist, Idris Khatak, I reiterate our call with other UN experts on Pakistan to unconditionally release Khattak and all detained for exercising their rights.
Thanks for sharing. I am on a quest against reductionist analysis on AI impacts, and this written evidence is part of it.
Written evidence submitted to the UK Joint Committee on Human Rights inquiry on 'Human Rights and the Regulation of AI' by Gina Romero @unsrapporteurfoaa.bsky.social Prof. @petefussey.bsky.social and Dr @daragh.bsky.social committees.parliament.uk/writtenevide...
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December 7, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Thanks for sharing. I am on a quest against reductionist analysis on AI impacts, and this written evidence is part of it.
#Tanzania I led a joint communication sent to the Tanzanian Government to raise deep concern about widespread human rights violations following the 29 October elections.
December 6, 2025 at 7:10 AM
#Tanzania I led a joint communication sent to the Tanzanian Government to raise deep concern about widespread human rights violations following the 29 October elections.
#UK I joined a communication addressed to the Government of the United Kingdom to raise concerns about gaps in national legislation regulating the trade and export of equipment that may enable torture or ill-treatment.
December 5, 2025 at 11:38 AM
#UK I joined a communication addressed to the Government of the United Kingdom to raise concerns about gaps in national legislation regulating the trade and export of equipment that may enable torture or ill-treatment.
I’d like to share with you the new edition of the #Newsletter FoAA Vol. 4.
Civic space continues to face pressure across multiple regions, and December will be a key month with global discussions on fundamental freedoms.
Access it here 👉 us10.campaign-archive.com?u=92a2c63767...
#CivicSpace
Civic space continues to face pressure across multiple regions, and December will be a key month with global discussions on fundamental freedoms.
Access it here 👉 us10.campaign-archive.com?u=92a2c63767...
#CivicSpace
SRFOAA News | Vol. 3: Highlights in freedom of association and assembly🌟
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November 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I’d like to share with you the new edition of the #Newsletter FoAA Vol. 4.
Civic space continues to face pressure across multiple regions, and December will be a key month with global discussions on fundamental freedoms.
Access it here 👉 us10.campaign-archive.com?u=92a2c63767...
#CivicSpace
Civic space continues to face pressure across multiple regions, and December will be a key month with global discussions on fundamental freedoms.
Access it here 👉 us10.campaign-archive.com?u=92a2c63767...
#CivicSpace
Quiero compartirles la nueva edición de Actualidad FoAA Vol. 4.
El espacio cívico sigue bajo presión en múltiples regiones y diciembre será clave con discusiones globales sobre libertades fundamentales.
Accede aquí 👉 mailchi.mp/bc8ca64c1a8e...
#DerechosHumanos #EspacioCívico
El espacio cívico sigue bajo presión en múltiples regiones y diciembre será clave con discusiones globales sobre libertades fundamentales.
Accede aquí 👉 mailchi.mp/bc8ca64c1a8e...
#DerechosHumanos #EspacioCívico
Actualidad FoAA | Vol. 4: Lo más destacado en libertad de asociación y reunión🌟
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November 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Quiero compartirles la nueva edición de Actualidad FoAA Vol. 4.
El espacio cívico sigue bajo presión en múltiples regiones y diciembre será clave con discusiones globales sobre libertades fundamentales.
Accede aquí 👉 mailchi.mp/bc8ca64c1a8e...
#DerechosHumanos #EspacioCívico
El espacio cívico sigue bajo presión en múltiples regiones y diciembre será clave con discusiones globales sobre libertades fundamentales.
Accede aquí 👉 mailchi.mp/bc8ca64c1a8e...
#DerechosHumanos #EspacioCívico
It is so encouraging to see the NGO sector unionized and using their right to strike. Also, the solidarity between sectors is very moving. Thanks for having me!
📣 Belgium! We're striking!
NGO workers gathering at the NGO picket. We have one clear message: No to Arizona! No to austerity! No to job cuts!
Thanks to UN Rapporteur on freedom of association @ginitastar.bsky.social for her support and being with us.
Do come! Support the picket.
NGO workers gathering at the NGO picket. We have one clear message: No to Arizona! No to austerity! No to job cuts!
Thanks to UN Rapporteur on freedom of association @ginitastar.bsky.social for her support and being with us.
Do come! Support the picket.
November 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
It is so encouraging to see the NGO sector unionized and using their right to strike. Also, the solidarity between sectors is very moving. Thanks for having me!
1/4 #Honduras
En el marco de las próximas elecciones del 30 de noviembre, envié una comunicación al Gobierno de Honduras. Subrayo la importancia de proteger los derechos de reunión pacífica y asociación durante todo el ciclo electoral, sin restricciones indebidas.
En el marco de las próximas elecciones del 30 de noviembre, envié una comunicación al Gobierno de Honduras. Subrayo la importancia de proteger los derechos de reunión pacífica y asociación durante todo el ciclo electoral, sin restricciones indebidas.
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 PM
1/4 #Honduras
En el marco de las próximas elecciones del 30 de noviembre, envié una comunicación al Gobierno de Honduras. Subrayo la importancia de proteger los derechos de reunión pacífica y asociación durante todo el ciclo electoral, sin restricciones indebidas.
En el marco de las próximas elecciones del 30 de noviembre, envié una comunicación al Gobierno de Honduras. Subrayo la importancia de proteger los derechos de reunión pacífica y asociación durante todo el ciclo electoral, sin restricciones indebidas.
1/ #Tunisia| Civic space in Tunisia is under increasing pressure. On 24 November, human rights defenders from the Tunisian Center for Refugees will face trial in a case that could set a troubling precedent.
#Tunisia #HumanRights
Picture: @amnesty.org
#Tunisia #HumanRights
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November 24, 2025 at 5:57 AM
1/ #Tunisia| Civic space in Tunisia is under increasing pressure. On 24 November, human rights defenders from the Tunisian Center for Refugees will face trial in a case that could set a troubling precedent.
#Tunisia #HumanRights
Picture: @amnesty.org
#Tunisia #HumanRights
Picture: @amnesty.org
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🚨 ALERT: Tech is a DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD for Civil Society.
Read my new article on the role of tech in the decline of civic freedoms via @techpolicypress.bsky.social
www.techpolicy.press/civil-societ...
Read my new article on the role of tech in the decline of civic freedoms via @techpolicypress.bsky.social
www.techpolicy.press/civil-societ...
Civil Society Is At Risk—and Tech Is Part Of The Problem | TechPolicy.Press
The time for urgent, rights-based innovation in the aid and tech ecosystems is now, writes Gina Romero.
www.techpolicy.press
November 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM
🚨 ALERT: Tech is a DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD for Civil Society.
Read my new article on the role of tech in the decline of civic freedoms via @techpolicypress.bsky.social
www.techpolicy.press/civil-societ...
Read my new article on the role of tech in the decline of civic freedoms via @techpolicypress.bsky.social
www.techpolicy.press/civil-societ...
#FreeKhurranParvez
Today, marks 4 years since HHRR defender Khurram Parvez was detained on fabricated, terrorism related charges in #India. His detention is arbitrary, unjust and appears to be a reprisal for his HHRR work in Kashmir. I call for his immediate release and stand in solidarity with him
Today, marks 4 years since HHRR defender Khurram Parvez was detained on fabricated, terrorism related charges in #India. His detention is arbitrary, unjust and appears to be a reprisal for his HHRR work in Kashmir. I call for his immediate release and stand in solidarity with him
November 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM
#FreeKhurranParvez
Today, marks 4 years since HHRR defender Khurram Parvez was detained on fabricated, terrorism related charges in #India. His detention is arbitrary, unjust and appears to be a reprisal for his HHRR work in Kashmir. I call for his immediate release and stand in solidarity with him
Today, marks 4 years since HHRR defender Khurram Parvez was detained on fabricated, terrorism related charges in #India. His detention is arbitrary, unjust and appears to be a reprisal for his HHRR work in Kashmir. I call for his immediate release and stand in solidarity with him
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As civic space collapses under surveillance, securitization, and shrinking aid, the tech world faces a choice—enable democratic participation or accelerate its erosion, writes Gina Romero, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of assembly.
Civil Society Is At Risk—and Tech Is Part Of The Problem | TechPolicy.Press
The time for urgent, rights-based innovation in the aid and tech ecosystems is now, writes Gina Romero.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:30 PM
As civic space collapses under surveillance, securitization, and shrinking aid, the tech world faces a choice—enable democratic participation or accelerate its erosion, writes Gina Romero, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of assembly.
1/7 #Angola 🇦🇴 In September, I sent a letter to the government with other @UN_SPExperts about the July 2025 events, when protests over a 30% diesel price increase resulted in at least 30 deaths and over 1,500 arrests. #HumanRights
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November 21, 2025 at 12:42 PM
1/7 #Angola 🇦🇴 In September, I sent a letter to the government with other @UN_SPExperts about the July 2025 events, when protests over a 30% diesel price increase resulted in at least 30 deaths and over 1,500 arrests. #HumanRights
Picture: Perfil
Picture: Perfil
🚨 ALERT: Tech is a DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD for Civil Society.
Read my new article on the role of tech in the decline of civic freedoms via @techpolicypress.bsky.social
www.techpolicy.press/civil-societ...
Read my new article on the role of tech in the decline of civic freedoms via @techpolicypress.bsky.social
www.techpolicy.press/civil-societ...
Civil Society Is At Risk—and Tech Is Part Of The Problem | TechPolicy.Press
The time for urgent, rights-based innovation in the aid and tech ecosystems is now, writes Gina Romero.
www.techpolicy.press
November 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM
🚨 ALERT: Tech is a DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD for Civil Society.
Read my new article on the role of tech in the decline of civic freedoms via @techpolicypress.bsky.social
www.techpolicy.press/civil-societ...
Read my new article on the role of tech in the decline of civic freedoms via @techpolicypress.bsky.social
www.techpolicy.press/civil-societ...
1/5 #USA | I joined a communication sent by @UN_SPExperts to the U.S. Government regarding the designation and sanctions imposed on #Addameer, a Palestinian organization that provides legal assistance to detainees. These measures have almost completely shut down its work.
November 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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It was a pleasure visiting the Kenya Human Rights Commission on Monday, which hosted a series of consultations with Kenyan human rights defenders for @unsrapporteurfoaa.bsky.social & myself.
November 12, 2025 at 4:56 PM
It was a pleasure visiting the Kenya Human Rights Commission on Monday, which hosted a series of consultations with Kenyan human rights defenders for @unsrapporteurfoaa.bsky.social & myself.
#Brazil This is very worrisome. Any deployment of security forces, specially if related to protest issues, need to ensure a specific risk assesment and need to take into account the principles of proportionality and necessity. 1/
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧 🚨 175+ orgs urgently call on Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UNFCCC, to immediately reverse the harmful directive sent to Brazil that has massively intensified the presence of security forces at #COP30 and in the streets of Belém.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:25 PM
#Brazil This is very worrisome. Any deployment of security forces, specially if related to protest issues, need to ensure a specific risk assesment and need to take into account the principles of proportionality and necessity. 1/
#Mexico Recibo con preocupación información sobre excesivo uso de la fuerza y de armas menos letales contra manifestantes pacíficos y periodistas el día de ayer. Urjo al gobierno mexicano a:
1. detener la estigmatización de la protesta pacífica, 1/
1. detener la estigmatización de la protesta pacífica, 1/
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
#Mexico Recibo con preocupación información sobre excesivo uso de la fuerza y de armas menos letales contra manifestantes pacíficos y periodistas el día de ayer. Urjo al gobierno mexicano a:
1. detener la estigmatización de la protesta pacífica, 1/
1. detener la estigmatización de la protesta pacífica, 1/
#Tanzania Despite the internet block, the footage collected shows that the lethal force was predominant in the police attempts to silence the protests after elections
How Tanzania police crushed election protests with lethal force
How Tanzania police crushed election protests with lethal force
The UN says hundreds of people were killed in the protests. Verified clips show the violent actions of police as they attempted to crush protests.
www.bbc.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:54 AM
#Tanzania Despite the internet block, the footage collected shows that the lethal force was predominant in the police attempts to silence the protests after elections
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👋 Are you btw 13 and 17? Do you consider yourself an activist? @amnesty.org wants to hear from YOU! 💬
Amnesty collects stories from young people who’ve taken action - online or offline. Whether it’s for climate, equality or any other cause, your voice matters.
📲 survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/ZHEFrJ
Amnesty collects stories from young people who’ve taken action - online or offline. Whether it’s for climate, equality or any other cause, your voice matters.
📲 survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/ZHEFrJ
Children's Activism
Your response would be greatly appreciated.
survey.zohopublic.eu
November 17, 2025 at 10:40 AM
👋 Are you btw 13 and 17? Do you consider yourself an activist? @amnesty.org wants to hear from YOU! 💬
Amnesty collects stories from young people who’ve taken action - online or offline. Whether it’s for climate, equality or any other cause, your voice matters.
📲 survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/ZHEFrJ
Amnesty collects stories from young people who’ve taken action - online or offline. Whether it’s for climate, equality or any other cause, your voice matters.
📲 survey.zohopublic.eu/zs/ZHEFrJ
1️⃣ #Mexico | Me sumé a una comunicación enviada al Gobierno mexicano ante las graves denuncias de allanamiento, amenazas y hostigamiento contra la defensora de derechos humanos Dora Roblero, integrantes del CDH Frayba y personal del equipo de SweFOR en Chiapas.
November 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
1️⃣ #Mexico | Me sumé a una comunicación enviada al Gobierno mexicano ante las graves denuncias de allanamiento, amenazas y hostigamiento contra la defensora de derechos humanos Dora Roblero, integrantes del CDH Frayba y personal del equipo de SweFOR en Chiapas.
1️⃣ #UnitedKingdom | I joined a communication to the UK Government expressing concern over the proscription of the movement Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000. This measure raises serious questions about its compatibility with international human rights obligations.
November 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
1️⃣ #UnitedKingdom | I joined a communication to the UK Government expressing concern over the proscription of the movement Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000. This measure raises serious questions about its compatibility with international human rights obligations.
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We are deeply concerned by a State’s use of the word “witch” to attack a UN expert in her report to the #UNGA80 3rd Committee. Misogynistic gendered insults have no place in international dialogue and undermine women’s equality and the integrity and independence of UN mandates.
October 31, 2025 at 6:54 PM
We are deeply concerned by a State’s use of the word “witch” to attack a UN expert in her report to the #UNGA80 3rd Committee. Misogynistic gendered insults have no place in international dialogue and undermine women’s equality and the integrity and independence of UN mandates.