ARTICLE 19 Asia

Defending freedom of expression and information in Asia and around the world. 🔴

[ARTICLE 19 Asia @article19asia]

The blanket social media ban for under-16s is misguided and disproportionate, and it will undermine the privacy and freedom of expression of all social media users, both adults and children.

https://t.co/q7qKTbmkhR

[ARTICLE 19 Asia @article19asia]

ARTICLE 19, together with 70 civil society organisations (CSOs) and individuals, urge the Malaysian government to immediately withdraw plans to ban social media for children under 16.

https://t.co/gZs70M2ATb

[ARTICLE 19 Asia @article19asia]

"Removing parts of history – regardless of how uncomfortable or controversial they may be – not only limits our access to information but also shuts down our ability to recognise and understand different viewpoints".

https://t.co/aDsnmPcWQF

[ARTICLE 19 Asia @article19asia]

‘The arrests, subsequent remand, and use of a slew of laws are grossly disproportionate responses to individuals peacefully exercising their right to raise matters of public interest'.

https://t.co/Ti073M3KbW

[ARTICLE 19 Asia @article19asia]

‘We stand in solidarity with Andrie Yunus, @KontraSupdates, and human rights defenders at large in Indonesia. Targeted attacks against human rights defenders are attacks on democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression.'

https://t.co/uejU34VRKT

[ARTICLE 19 Asia @article19asia]

"Authorities should stop targeting critical voices and investigate allegations of abuse of power and the systemic institutional failures exposed."

#Malaysia

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[ARTICLE 19 (Malaysia) @Article19Msia]

FOE is not a privilege granted by the state but an inherent right essential for every person to live freely and safely. Our right to FOE is upheld, protected, and nurtured because this and other human rights are our everyday essentials.

#IHRD2025
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[ARTICLE 19 Asia @article19asia]

Myanmar: Junta launches fresh attacks on media and election rights
Read @article19org story: https://t.co/2XD3KL8tTm

[ARTICLE 19 Asia @article19asia]

🌏 Join us at the UN Business & Human Rights Forum!
We're delighted to host the Asia-Pacific session on 25 Nov!
Speakers will share constructive insights and forward-looking recommendations on business & human rights in the region.
#UNForumBHR #BizHumanRight #ETIF #CLARITI

[ARTICLE 19 Asia @article19asia]

@safenetvoice

[ARTICLE 19 Asia @article19asia]

🚨International Civil Society Condemns Indonesia’s Digital Crackdown
We denounce the killing of 10 civilians, arrests of young HRDs & mass online censorship following Aug 25–31 protests. 📢 #FreeHRDs #StopDigitalRepression #IndonesiaProtests
https://t.co/kQV1e2GLGU

[ARTICLE 19 Asia @article19asia]

🚨 #UNRBHR 2025 | 16 Sept | 16:00 ICT
🤖 Who Programs Whom?
AI is reshaping Asia-Pacific — but too often without oversight.
💡 Register https://t.co/SeecoBhv6s

[ARTICLE 19 Asia @article19asia]

📢 Launching at #DRAPAC25 in Kuala Lumpur: #CLARITI – a step-by-step tool for communities to conduct Human Rights Impact Assessments of tech & telcos. https://t.co/BZujySGk2T

[ARTICLE 19 @article19org]

Good news: activist Arutchelvan Subramaniam, known as Arul, has been released.

Read more about unfolding events in Malaysia, and why it's time for the government to take steps to protect fundamental rights now.

https://t.co/CswnsCjTdF

[ARTICLE 19 Asia @article19asia]

'Parliament is not a prohibited location for peaceful assemblies, and the police must allow such gatherings to take place without unwarranted interference.'

https://t.co/gnmVf8xv2o

[ARTICLE 19 (Malaysia) @Article19Msia]

The police and government must respect the Federal Court decision and recognise that the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression is crucial and must be upheld consistently, without any double standards.

https://t.co/BbLDs4LQ4o

[ARTICLE 19 Asia @article19asia]

‘This landmark ruling is a welcome development which sends a clear message that the use of fatwa to restrict the work of women rights organisations, particularly those related to religion and gender equality, is unacceptable and must stop.'

https://t.co/KSQvh9ZWSq

[ARTICLE 19 Asia @article19asia]

🚨 New report out now!
Evaluating X: A Community-Led Human Rights Impact Assessment
How X (formerly Twitter) is affecting freedom of expression for Chinese human rights defenders & diaspora communities @HRIC https://t.co/t7I4Q0Vbij
#DigitalRights #China

[ARTICLE 19 Asia @article19asia]

Any form of national unity must respect the rights of minorities, ensuring more inclusive and non-discriminatory policies that not only protect those who are affected the most but help promote the well-being of all Malaysians.

https://t.co/pgQ0lEx965

[ARTICLE 19 Asia @article19asia]

‘It is crucial that everyone, particularly public officials, politicians, and community leaders firmly denounce discrimination, violence, and hatred."

https://t.co/i9t6No4OA1