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Welcome to Resilience Innovation Lab (RIL). In this newsletter, we will share updates on RightsCon 2026 and upcoming archiving workshop co-hosted by RIL. RightsCon 2026 cancellation raises alarm over  Chinese interference RightsCon 2026, the global summit on human rights and technology due to take place in Lusaka, Zambia, from 5–8 May, was effectively cancelled days before it was scheduled to open after the Zambian government announced an open-ended postponement. The event was expected to bring together thousands of participants from more than 150 countries to discuss digital rights issues including censorship, surveillance, AI governance, disinformation and internet shutdowns. Access Now,…

Welcome to Resilience Innovation Lab (RIL). Before diving into this month’s newsletter, we would like to send you our Easter wishes—may the season bring fresh beginnings, joy, and a touch of springtime warmth. In this newsletter, we will share updates on the new bylaw under Hong Kong’s National Security Law (NSL). Hong Kong’s New NSL Amendments Expand Enforcement Powers and Raise Civil Liberties Concerns On 23 March 2026, the Hong Kong government gazetted amendments to the NSL’s implementation rules, and they took effect immediately. The government says the changes are meant to strengthen enforcement, clarify procedures and reflect practical experience…

Welcome to Resilience Innovation Lab (RIL). As we welcome the Year of Horse, RIL would like to extend our heartfelt wishes to you for a year filled with peace, good health, and renewed hope. In this newsletter, we will share updates on news related to the freedom of information in Hong Kong and China and updates on Hong Kong judicual records database. Hong Kong Student Becomes First Whistleblower Arrested Under Anti-Doxxing Law In what appears to be the first known case of a whistleblower being arrested for alleged doxxing in Hong Kong, Hailey Cheng, a student from the City University…

Welcome to Resilience Innovation Lab (RIL). As we welcome the new year, we wish you all the best in 2026. We look ahead with hope and determination, ready to keep moving forward together. In this newsletter, we will share updates on two manuals on community-led archiving and social movement oral history projects published by experts from the Hong Kong diaspora community. Preserving Memory, Strengthening Community: New Resources for Community Archiving and Oral History We are pleased to introduce two newly published manuals developed by members of the Hong Kong diaspora, offering practical guidance on preserving community memory in challenging times.…

Welcome to Resilience Innovation Lab (RIL) ! In this newsletter, we will share our latest updates and the latest development of information access in Hong Kong, along with opportunities from the global community on archives, memory activism, and technology-facilitated human rights initiatives. International Archives Congress 2025 @Barcelona In October 2025, RIL attended the International Archives Congress in Barcelona. Every four years, the International Council on Archives (ICA) hosts its Congress — a major gathering that brings together members of the archival community from around the world. The event served as a dynamic platform for professionals, academics, and practitioners to exchange ideas,…

Welcome to Resilience Innovation Lab (RIL) ! We hope you had an enjoyable summer 🌞. After a two-month break, we are delighted to share our latest updates in this newsletter, along with new opportunities from the global community on archives, memory activism, and technology-facilitated human rights initiatives. Global Gathering 2025 @Portugal In September 2025, RIL attended the Global Gathering (GG) in Portugal. GG brought together digital rights defenders from over 144 countries for three days of collaboration building, knowledge sharing, brainstorming, and rejuvenation. These were individuals working on the most pressing challenges arising at the intersection of human rights, social justice and…