May 1, 2026 • Event info • 7 min read

A statement to our community about why RightsCon 2026 will not take place in Zambia

May 1, 2026 • Event Info • 7 min read

To our community,

We are devastated to be writing to you instead of gathering together as planned and we know we’re not alone. The frustration and disappointment stemming from the loss of RightsCon 2026 is felt deeply by all of us, especially our partners in the region who worked tirelessly alongside our team.

Following our April 29 announcement , we at Access Now, the host organization of RightsCon, believe it is important to be transparent about the context that led to the decision.…