Largest Digital Human Rights Conference Suddenly Canceled
5 hours ago
- #digital human rights
- #RightsCon cancellation
- #Zambia government decision
- RightsCon, a major digital human rights conference, was canceled in Zambia and online just before its scheduled start, causing confusion among attendees.
- The Zambian government postponed the event citing the need for more time to align it with national procedures, diplomatic protocols, and security clearances for some speakers.
- Access Now, the organizer, confirmed the cancellation in a communication, advising participants not to travel to Lusaka despite recent community support.