Dossier
RightsCon 2026
Coverage of RightsCon 2026 in the Nexus archive.
- How China Got One of the World’s Largest Human Rights Convenings Canceled
RightsCon 2026, a major human rights conference, was canceled after China pressured the Zambian government, which was the intended host. The event was scheduled to take place in May but was scrapped due to geopolitical influence.
- Zambia cancels world’s largest human rights and tech summit days before start
Zambia's government canceled the RightsCon 2026 summit, the world's largest human rights and technology conference, citing misalignment with 'national values.' The event was scheduled for May 5-8 in Lusaka but was blocked by officials from the Ministry of Information & Media.
- A statement about why RightsCon 2026 will not take place in Zambia
RightsCon 2026 will not be held in Zambia as announced by the organization. The decision follows a statement from RightsCon explaining the reasons for the change in location.