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Berkeley Protocol – Archival Activism and Advocacy
The Berkeley Protocol on Digital Open Source Investigations (The Protocol) is a pioneering initiative aimed at standardising the use of open-source information in investigations into human rights abuses and war crimes. Developed by the Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley, it represents a significant step forward in the ethical and legal use of open-source intelligence (OSINT), including content collected from social media posts, videos, and other publicly accessible online sources. This framework is essential for helping investigators collect, verify, and present evidence in a way that meets international legal standards—an essential process for holding perpetrators of human…
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Archival Activism and Web3
Archival activism refers to the practice of preserving, organising, and presenting historical archives—not merely as a method of documentation, but as a means of promoting social justice and human rights. It is therefore both a means and an end. This form of activism seeks to bring to light overlooked histories, silenced voices, and deliberately forgotten stories, thereby fostering social reflection and transformation. The technological principles of Web3—freedom, immutability, and decentralisation—are closely aligned with the goals of archival activism. Its emphasis on open access allows anyone to participate in the preservation and sharing of archives. Immutability ensures that the content of…
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RIL Newsletter #2025-6
Welcome to Resilience Innovation Lab (RIL) ! In this newsletter, we will discuss the relationship between “archival activism” and web3, and share our latest reports and events in London, UK. Report Launch: Safeguarding Freedom of Information in Hong Kong Resilience Innovation Lab is pleased to launch a new report,”Safeguarding Freedom of Information in Hong Kong: Challenges, Opportunities and Remedies”. This report explores the current state of information freedom in Hong Kong, the challenges faced, and the path forward in ensuring an open and informed society. Our report was covered by a number of media outlets including Udn.com, Radio France Internationale,…
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RIL Newsletter #2025-5
Welcome to Resilience Innovation Lab (RIL)! In this newsletter, we will officially launch our first research report on the state of Hong Kong’s information freedom, and announce a RIL-supported exhibition in London, UK. Report Launch: Safeguarding Freedom of Information in Hong Kong Resilience Innovation Lab is pleased to launch a new report,”Safeguarding Freedom of Information in Hong Kong: Challenges, Opportunities and Remedies”. Both Chinese and English versions of the full report are now available online. Download the Chinese version of the report here. Download the English version of the report here. Freedom of information is a cornerstone of democracy and…
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Report Launch: Safeguarding Freedom of Information in Hong Kong ｜研究報告：維護香港的資訊自由
The report explores the current state of information freedom in Hong Kong, the challenges and the path forward in ensuring an open and informed society.
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Event Invitation: “Ways of Remembering” ｜【活動邀請】記憶對視：香港社會運動展覽
It is an invitation for anyone interested in the act of collecting, remembering, and the ways in which history is written.