ARTICLE 19: defending freedom of expression and information.
ARTICLE 19 envisages a world where people are free to speak their opinions, to participate in decision-making and to make informed choices about their lives
What made this [Egypt] a revolutionary moment was not the tactical usage of platforms like Facebook and Twitter—but rather how these technologies became a force multiplier for a unifying narrative strategy. Social media spread video and messaging, and was integrated into Al Jazeera’s coverage of the uprising, so as to create a chorus of the narrative of “Liberation Square” that reached across the world into the west.
The Alliance for Youth Movements (AYM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to identifying, connecting, and supporting digital activists from around the world. AYM hosts annual conferences, events, and trainings that link influential leaders in technology, media, private and public sectors with the some of the world's most promising digital activists. AYM’s website, launching soon, will serve as a hub for discussion, resources, and news about digital activism around the world.