With human rights protections under threat worldwide, digital tools like 5 Calls, ResistBot and TurnUp Activism make it easier for individuals to take direct action.

RightsCon is more than a conference. It is a global hub for digital rights advocacy. Over 37,000 participants have attended in the past 12 years. This makes it the largest event of its kind. The 2025 RightsCon 13th edition sessions covered topics important to all activists. These discussions provided practical tools for activists.

Who is a human rights defender? You and me! We are each responsible for defending each other’s rights. A human rights defender is a person who, individually or with others, acts to promote or protect human rights through peaceful means.