ARTICLE 19 Right to Information

@ARTICLE19org. Right to info & open data, anti-corruption, whistleblowing, data protection, environment & sustainable development.

[ARTICLE 19 @article19org]

🌍At #COP29, we must remember to protect environmental defenders, activists, and Indigenous communities who often risk their lives to call for change.

Now is the time for world leaders to ensure safe participation for all.
#ProtectThePlanet
https://t.co/pEkvYuRFjw

[ARTICLE 19 @article19org]

On Friday, the EU Court will hold a crucial hearing in #Pfizergate.

The case has a potential reshape the whole landscape of transparency in the EU + impact Ursula Von Der Leyen’s legacy writes @IlariaFevola in @euobs

https://t.co/sECnHLlFfQ

[Alexander Fanta @FantaAlexx]

So proud to announce this 😁😁😁 - today, journalists from three media organizations – Follow the Money, EUobserver and Investigate Europe – are launching a new newsletter to expose the lack of transparency within the European Union.

We call it the Secrecy Tracker. Why...

[Alexander Fanta @FantaAlexx]

Access to documents is a basic right under the EU Fundamental Rights Charter and the EU Treaty. Its defence unlocks benefits in anything from trust in the EU institutions, control of public spending to better law-making. I think it is well worth my time to defend that right.

[Open Ownership @OpenOwnership]

Starting now (13:15 EDT) - join us and colleagues from @returningassets, @opencontracting, @FACTCoalition and @uncaccoalition for an event on the importance of #AntiCorruption for #DevelopmentFinancing. #FfD4

Link: https://t.co/3uuzEvTukC

[Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) @MediaFreedomEU]

⚡ "We are losing rights, piece by piece..." - Romanian journalists battle for information! Discover how public bodies are defying court rulings and threatening press freedom in our latest interview with reporters @emiliasercan and Răzvan Luțac : https://t.co/hnLdzN1FZp

[IFEX @IFEX]

#Azerbaijan: Civil society groups highlight climate and human rights concerns ahead of COP29 https://t.co/kqBrn1uFry @pen_int @pressfreedom @hrw @PENamerica @RSF_inter

[Open Ownership @OpenOwnership]

#ICYMI #Philippines: Landmark #procurement law contains key provisions on #BeneficialOwnership for all bidders, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, contractors and consultants wishing to participate in gov' procurement processes:
https://t.co/rL9a2DORmj @kirbeetibayan @UNODC

[ARTICLE 19 Right to Information @a19right2info]

🇸🇳#Senegal: Decree N.009751 establishes the National Steering Committee for @opengovpart enhancing civic engagement and accountability by including voices from both civil society and public institutions. Big win for transparency! @article19wafric

https://t.co/6jVVaBSm0D

[ARTICLE 19 Right to Information @a19right2info]

ARTICLE 19 is deeply concerned about the attacks on INAI, Mexico transparency authority. As a cornerstone of democracy, and undermining it threatens rights. We must stand up and defend this institution.

https://t.co/UQiWOLQ1Tt

#DefendDemocracy #TransparencyMatters #ARTICLE19

[ICICNet @IcicNet]

Today @ONUDHmexico published its Mandates of the Special Rapporteur on the Right to Privacy and the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression, regarding the proposal to eliminate @INAImexico

[ARTICLE 19 Europe @article19europe]

🇪🇺 Priorities for new @EU_Commission regarding #mediafreedom:
🟢Reinforce DG Connect
🟢Make EU media law a reality
🟢Advance #SOJ
🟢Strengthen the plurality & sustainability of media (#EMFA, #DSA)

Read our letter to @vonderleyen :
https://t.co/gUQTNWSPa8

[ARTICLE 19 Right to Information @a19right2info]

🛑 ARTICLE 19 calls on Iraq to withdraw its current draft of the Right to Information Act due to problematic provisions that could undermine transparency and accountability. Read more:#RightToInformation #Transparency #Iraq @Article19MENA

https://t.co/vIvlhaRe5H

[ARTICLE 19 Eastern Africa @article19eafric]

When good legislation is in place that protects free press and freedom of expression, the tolerance for attacks on journalists will decrease.
#FreeToProtest #mandamano

[ARTICLE 19 Right to Information @a19right2info]

Transparency & accountability are more crucial than ever. @article19org says, "Open government is the foundation for rebuilding trust." Proud to join UK civil society in welcoming the new PM and advocating for essential reforms. @opengovuk @opengovpart

https://t.co/HGyAzKaGPY

[ARTICLE 19 Right to Information @a19right2info]

⚠️ Slovakia's proposed changes to the Freedom of Information Law could introduce fees for requests and allow public bodies to classify information as 'restricted.' This threatens transparency and accountability. Drop them now!
#Transparency #Slovakia

https://t.co/kBuuYtglRp

[Jenna Corderoy @JennaCorderoy]

Have a read of @openDemocracy's latest report on the state of freedom of information: https://t.co/wniC8yyP74

[David Diaz-Jogeix @DiazJogeix]

Why do we think the new UK 🇬🇧gov must prioritise freedom of expression?
🤔In the past 10 years, the UK has declined on key rights such as protests and freedom from government censorship🤐!
Let's take a look....🧵👇at our 6 priorities...
https://t.co/UQN7kfenww @article19org 👇

[ARTICLE 19 Law @article19law]

Another good news from @ECHR_CEDH in case concerning #accesstoinfo and historical records about past human rights atrocities in #Russia.

Restriction to archives violates #freespeech of victims' families and researchers.

More info here:
https://t.co/t05uADUP9F

[Center for International Environmental Law @ciel_tweets]

“Holding #COP29 in Azerbaijan raises serious concerns about the possibility of advancing ambitious climate action. Govs attending the #JuneClimateMeetings should call out Azerbaijan for its repression of civil society.”
READ 👇
https://t.co/VMmUv9ernk