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The space for freedom of expression is shrinking dangerously

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On 17 June 2026, Irene Khan gave her final presentation to the United Nations Human Rights Council as Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression.

Her final report to the Council, Ms. Khan examines how the intersection of public and private powers and the convergence of geopolitical and corporate interests driving the digital revolution is advancing a new global agenda on freedom of opinion and expression and exploiting the vulnerabilities of this right.

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