Access Now has released a comprehensive statement about the cancellation of RightsCon by the government of Zambia, and have clearly attributed the cancellation to foreign interference by China: www.rightscon.org/rc26-stateme...
But there is a dream that will never die, remember that.
但有一個夢不會死，記著吧。
#June437
Two fundraisers for the Earthquake emergency in Myanmar that I am certain won't funnel aid through the Junta are:
This one by Advance Myanmar:
www.advancemyanmar.org/myanmar-eart...
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This one by @betterburma.bsky.social & @insightmyanmar.bsky.social
#WhatsHappeningInMyanmar
"Without more flexible, context-sensitive, and sustained support, the vital work of pro-democracy CSOs will remain trapped in a cycle of survival rather than transformation, weakening the social and institutional foundations needed for Myanmar’s future democratic transition" : - Aye Lei Tun
Budgeted for LegCo election publicity:
2021- HK$104 million
2025- $177 million
$73 million for an extra 1.70% turnout, i.e. it cost $43 million for each 1% increase in turnout.
$73 million for a 32,998 decrease in votes, i.e. every extra $2,213 spent meant a decrease in 1 vote