"When political pressure determines whether people can gather, it doesn't just limit movement—it reshapes how we think, how we make decisions, and how we relate to one another. It isolates us, creates distance, and fuels tension, all while shrinking the already fragile space for civil society."
To learn more about the demise of this year's RightsCon gathering, I spoke to the executive director of Access Now, Alejandro Mayoral Baños, and the director of RightsCon, Nikki Gladstone, about their experience, why this moment matters, and what's next for the community they convene.
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A conversation with Access Now executive director Alejandro Mayoral Baños and RightsCon director Nikki Gladstone.